What a parade it was!
Forget the old saying that High Prairie has a great parade for a town its size! High Prairie has a great parade. . .period! This year’s High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Parade was held the first day of the rodeo,…
Health concerns warrant review – Reeve Airth
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County council has responded to a letter from an MLA who heard concerns from council representatives who shared local healthcare concerns at a brief meeting in March. Reeve Tyler Airth wrote a letter to…
Malanowich, Stevens added to Big Lakes Wall of Fame
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Two women noted for their dedicated community service in Big Lakes County were honoured last week as the newest inductees on the Big Lakes Wall of Fame. Holly Malanowich and Marilyn Stevens were recognized July 24…
Keskihtawakay Creek proposed as new name for Island Creek; Big Lakes supports
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is supporting a plan by the provincial government to change the name of a creek southeast of Kinuso. At its regular meeting July 24, council agreed to support the proposed name change of…
Stingers lose semifinal, place 3rd at Provincials
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Stingers U15A baseball club played their hearts out at Provincials, coming up just short of taking home the big prize. The first-year team worked hard to make it into the Tier 1 Championships, a…
Town of Peace River soon to have new home
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Town of Peace River has purchased a building to move its official municipal operations to a facility that is going to improve accessibility and functionality. Mayor Elaine Manzer says that the current building wasn’t accessible to…
Signed and sealed!
Swan River First Nation and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), featured in last week’s South Peace News. A photo is now available to mark the occasion. Left-right are Pascal Badiou and Michele Nicholson, both from…
A terrific day to enjoy Alberta’s parks!
Parks Day celebrations returned to Winagami Lake Provincial Park July 20 with many activities for visitors to enjoy. A delicious cake, a guessing game, scavenger hunt, hotdogs and drinks, and a dip in the wading pool were all part of…
Big Lakes, Northland agree on use of Grouard school
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County has completed a joint-use agreement with Northland School Division for Grouard Northland School. At its regular meeting July 24, council approved to enter into a joint-use and planning agreement (JUPA). The Municipal Government…
Kinuso twins exhibit their art at The Fix
Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News Twins Kari and Kendra Penner started sketching and painting more seriously around 2018-19, when they moved to Kinuso with their family. Now at 19, they are exhibiting and selling their art at the Fix Coffee…
Long-awaited walking trail approved for Enilda
Chris CleggRichard FroeseSouth Peace News Enilda will soon have a walking trail after many years of lobbying by residents and planning by Big Lakes County. At its regular meeting July 10, council approved the tender for a walking trail to…
Peters new pastor at Bethel Baptist
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Matthew Peters has inspired Bethel Baptist Church in High Prairie since he became the pastor last November. “My goal is to make the church a place where people take God’s Word seriously, apply it to their…
1st Spruce Point Park Junior Rodeo season ends
Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News The Spruce Point Park Junior Rodeo finals were held July 23 at Spruce Point Park rodeo grounds, west of Kinuso. The rodeo had four regular dates this season: May 28, June 11, June 25, and…
Wheels in the Park fun way for disabled to mix with public
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River residents living with disabilities are invited to Wheels in the Park July 31 to enjoy some fresh air and to meet new friends. The event is being held at Riverfront Park from 2-4 p.m.…
Free fishing, games, prizes and more!
The Lesser Slave Watershed Council, based in High Prairie, celebrated Alberta’s free fishing weekend with a barbecue at Winagami Lake Provincial Park July 13. The barbecue began at 11 a.m. The council featured games, had several giveaways and prize draws,…