All Stories

Delightful selection of skits highlights HPE’s concert

It was a concert not organized by students, but the content certainly was! With the help of Quest Theatre from Calgary, students at High Prairie Elementary School chose the topics for each performance at the school Christmas concerts Dec. 8.…
· by ·
Routhier Christmas Concert thrills audience

Ecole Routhier School in Falher presented its annual Christmas concert on Dec. 13 in English. The English concert featured class performances from students from kindergarten to Grade 6. It was the first Christmas concert at the school since 2019 before…
· by ·
Routhier students perform Christmas concert in French

Ecole Routhier School in Falher presented its annual Christmas concert on Dec. 14 in French. The concert featured class performances from students from maternelle to Grade 6. It was the first Christmas concert at the school since 2019 before COVID-19…
· by ·
Fun & friendship!

The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre has been a busy place since its reopening a few months ago. Two events were the annual Elders Banquet Dec. 3 at the Eagle’s Nest Complex at Enilda and a Youth/Elder merchandise bingo Dec.…
· by ·
Red Wings are in a giving mood this Christmas

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings hockey team will be in the Christmas spirit Dec. 16 with two special activities for people to donate.The team hosts the second annual Teddy Bear Toss when they play the Enoch…
· by ·
Red Apple helps fill Santa’s sleigh

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Many local children will receive something for Christmas, thanks to the generosity of shoppers at Red Apple Stores in High Prairie and Falher and The Bargain! Shop in Peace River.Loads of toys were donated to local…
· by ·

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Anyone looking for a place to have a warm Christmas supper in Peace River will be welcome with open arms at this year’s Servant’s Heart Christmas Dinner.The dinner will be held on Dec. 23 at TA…
· by ·
‘Crafty’ Christmas shopping

Many shoppers picked up plenty of bargains at the High Prairie Light-Up Market at the Legion Hall on Nov. 25, hosted by Marigold Enterprises. About 25 vendors promoted and sold their products. Marigold Christmas Markets at the Legion are also…
· by ·
PR Santa Claus Parade touted as best-ever!

Peace River’s biggest Santa Claus Parade (Annual Holiday Parade) in history was held Nov. 25 with many colourful entries participating. Reports are it was the best ever! Winners in the Santa’s Choice Awards were as follows: Brilliantly Big Float –…
· by ·
HP Light-Up attracts big crowd

Close to 1,000 people gathered for the 34th annual High Prairie Winter Light-Up at the Town of High Prairie Civic Square Nov. 25 to kick off the Christmas season. It was one of the mildest nights for Light-Up as the…
· by ·