Rec Rib Fest at Kinuso May 13
A good meal and entertainment is promised at Kinuso Rec Rib Fest May 13 at the Kinuso Skating Arena. Hosted by the Kinuso Community Association, doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and a dance to follow.…
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Gospel Sing returns in HP April 30
An event where everyone regardless of denomination can attend and give thanks to Christ occurs again April 30. The High Prairie Community Gospel Sing, held on the fifth Sunday of the month where there are five Sundays, next occurs April…
Prairie River Junior High students push limits at annual science fair
South Peace News publishes more photos from the science fair at Prairie River Junior High School in High Prairie on March 31. Projects focused on the education program Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Scores from the projects were in…
Men ‘all game’ for wild meat: 17 dishes served
Wild game meat was on the menu as High Prairie Victory Life Church hosted its annual Wild Game Feast Men’s Night on April 1. About 35 men attended the event opened to the community and enjoyed a meal of 17…
Central Slave Lake Ag Society 50th anniversary
The Central Slave Lake Agricultural Society is ready to celebrate a historic milestone this year. The society is preparing for 50th anniversary celebrations, having been officially recognized by the Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture June 12, 1973. The society is asking…
Study of beehives earns Prairie River Junior High studenttrip to Edmonton
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A High Prairie junior high school Grade 8 student has qualified for the national science fair in Edmonton in mid-May. Prairie River Junior High School student Faith Bruneau-Lepine has advanced to the Canada-Wide Science Fair May…
High Prairie Gun Show returns April 15-16
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Excitement is building for the 20th annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsmen Show all set for April 15-16. “We expect 4,000-5,000 visitors over the weekend,” says Darrell Basarab, who chairs the organizing committee of the High…
Rodeo action coming to High Prairie April 29-30
Chris CleggSouth Peace News It’s time again for some rodeo action! The High Prairie Agricultural Society presents its 2023 Amateur Spring Rodeo at the High Prairie Agriplex April 29-30. Rodeo fans will get their first taste of rodeo action for…
FCSS monthly dances a family affair
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is inviting people from around the region to attend its monthly dinner and dance. FCSS director Crystal Tremblay says the event is a great way to spend time with…
Easter Brunch raises $3,000+
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter An Easter Brunch fundraiser was held for the Centre Chevaliers on April 2 by the Falher and Area Beautification and Leisure Activities Society (FABuLAS). Over 200 people attended the event, which FABuLAS board member Paige Wolfe…
Elks Rodeo first to benefit from slush fund
Chris CleggSouth Peace News Six Town of High Prairie council members will be dipping into a newly-created $35,000 slush fund to sponsor the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo.During budget deliberations last year, and despite a small tax increase and rising…
Discretionary fund not used to keep Treaty 8 tournament in town
Chris CleggSouth Peace News High Prairie town councillors made no effort to help keep the Treaty 8 First Nations Cup Hockey Tournament in town, despite putting $35,000 into a discretionary fund in the 2023 budget, and thereby losing hundreds of…
NLC Convocation June 2 in Slave Lake
Northern Lakes College convocation is in Slave Lake June 2 and, as is tradition, the Town of High Prairie will be sending Mayor Brian Panasiuk or designate to offer greetings. Council received an invitation at its March 28 meeting for…
Easy does it!
Six-year-old Isla Marx pays close attention to detail while colouring her Easter egg April 1. The Ukrainian Cultural Society of High Prairie handed out its orders at the Edmo Peyre Hall and invited children to colour eggs. It is Good…
Something for everyone!
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The 20th annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsmen Show is all set for April 15-16. “We are full for vendors again,” says Darrell Basarab, who chairs the organizing committee of the High Prairie Fish and Game…