‘I wish my dad would come home!’
Chris CleggSouth Peace News “I wish my dad would come home.” It was one of many stories told May 5 when Driftpile Cree Nation held its Red Dress Day event at the monument by the church. Sasha Isadore was the…
Bowlers recognized
May 11, Enilda Bowl held its annual awards banquet to honour the best bowlers and teams during the past season. A highlight of the banquet was the awarding of the female and male bowler-of-the-year awards, presented to the bowler who…
Loewen sings praises of night helicopters
Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News “We continue to plan for the worst,” Alberta Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen, told a group of Alberta journalists in a virtual round table on wildfires on April 30. The day before, Loewen…
Need a dog or cat?
Big Lakes County animal care attendant Amy Zabolotniuk promotes a display set up at High Prairie Peavey Mart May 4. The County and Peavey Mart partnered to hold Pet Adoption Day at the store in the town’s east end. Several…
Avid Energy opens High Prairie office
Avid Energy Services celebrated the grand opening of its new location in High Prairie on May 10 with a barbecue at its location at 5700 – 57 Ave. off Range Rd. 172. Avid president Murray Broadhead and vice-president Clay Beal…
Energy brings friendship to powwow
A huge crowd probably exceeding over 1,000 attended the High Prairie Traditional Powwow May 4 at the Sports Palace. Main powwow events and vendor’s booths were set up on the arena floor while at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre next…
Preparing for the worst
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Local fire chiefs are asking people to be cognizant of the very dry conditions in the region and to pay heed to their actions that could cause disastrous and uncontrollable fires. “If you have any brush…
Talented students reap rewards
Three students attending High Prairie schools won awards in the annual Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day contest at the district level, and one placed third at the provincial competition. High Prairie Legion president Don Ebbett presented the awards May 1…
Pet Adoption Day
Big Lakes County and High Prairie Peavey Mart partnered May 4 for Pet Adoption Day at the store in the town’s east end. Several dogs and cats were brought to the location in hopes people would visit and give them…
Curtain closes on Inter.Sect Music Festival
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The curtain has closed on a summer music festival held in High Prairie the past three years. Inter.Sect Art and Music Festival, scheduled for June 27-30 at the High Prairie Elks Rodeo Grounds, has been cancelled…
Artists tackle world of watercolour
High Prairie E.W. Pratt Art students fearlessly tackle watercolours as they explore landscape, portraiture and still life painting. It seems their imaginations never get a break! Students receive instruction from Rhonda Lund.
Numbers swell in High Prairie’s minor soccer program
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie minor soccer kicked off another season with almost twice the number of players compared to last season. The High Prairie and District Minor Soccer Association opened play April 29 with action Monday and Wednesday…
Ride ’em, cowboy!
Riders on horses and bulls were rockin’ and rollin’ at the annual High Prairie Amateur Spring Rodeo, April 27-28 at the High Prairie Agriplex. The High Prairie Agricultural Society hosted the event that featured saddle bronc, bareback riding, tie-down roping,…
Attendance Matters winners chosen
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A Peace River High School student is one of four winners in a special poster contest to promote the importance of students to attend classes full time. Brianna Leslie, Grade 12, was the winner in the…
Winners named in annual High Prairie Elementary Spell-a-thon
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Winners in the annual High Prairie Elementary School Spell-a-thon were announced April 30. Top prize winners were announced at a school assembly by teacher Crystal Larose, who co-ordinated the contest. All students take the test even…