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Obituary – Rodolphe (Rudy) Hetu
It is with heavy heart that we announce Rodolphe (Rudy) Hetu passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family in Athabasca. Born on Oct. 12, 1950 in McLennan, Rudy was raised on the family…
Obituary – Kevin Kemp
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Kemp on Aug. 8, 2026. Kevin was born in High Prairie, AB on Feb. 28, 1974. Born with kidneys that were unable to function properly, Kevin spent much…
Obituary – Ed Wurtz
Ed Wurtz was born Aug. 13, 1938 in Grande Prairie to Micheal and Katherine Wurtz. He was raised on a farm with six brothers and two sisters. Ed married Vera Shenfield in 1968 at Grande Prairie. In 1969, they moved…
Obituary – Quinn MacDonald
Quinn MacDonald was born June 8, 1942 in Cornwall, Ont., to Finnan and Peggy MacDonald, along side his twin sister, Gwen. They joined older brothers Don and Chris, with younger brother Angus coming along nine years later. As Preemies, Quinn…
Obituary – Jeremie (Chibbo) Auger
In memory of Jeremie Auger, aka Chibbo. Jeremie (Chibbo) was born Jan. 22, 1956 at East Prairie Metis Settlement, delivered by his grandmother, Lucy Auger, at home. Chibbo never left East Prairie except for work. Jeremie was predeceased by: his…
Obituary – Bill Eckel
Obituary – Dennis High
Obituary – Patrick Norman Hunt
Patrick Norman Hunt passed away peacefully March 9 in the High Prairie Health Complex with his two sons by his side. Pat was the eldest son of Norman and Julia Hunt and grew up on their family farm in the…
Obituary – Judith Anita Prichuk
Judith Anita Prichuk, 69, of Peace River, AB, passed away on May 28, 2026, peacefully with her husband James, brother Donald, and family by her bedside. Judith will be remembered for her brilliant smile, love for James and the pride…
Obituary – Helen Carlson
Helen Carlson, of Pigeon Lake, AB, has passed away at the age of 81 years. Helen is survived by: her husband of 61 years, Ken; son, Bryon (Kathleen); with grandchildren, Leanne (Travis), Jenny, and Nathan; daughter, Karen (Scott); sisters, Annie,…
Obituary – David Starko
With heavy hearts, the family of David Starko, of High Prairie, announce his passing at the University of Alberta Hospital on April 26, 2026, at the age of 72 years. David was born in High Prairie Nov. 14, 1953 to…
Obituary – Robert George Keay
Robert George Keay, of High Prairie, AB, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2026, at the age of 83 years. George was born in High Prairie on Oct. 29, 1942. A dedicated and loyal community member of High…
Obituary – Olga Johnston
Obituary – Gilbert Rainville
Gilbert Rainville passed away on April 6, 2026 at the age of 75 years. Gilbert was born and raised in Falher, AB but had moved to Quebec back around 1982 , and eventually ended up living in Saint-Jean-Port -Joli, where…