Never a shortage of thrills and spills at Elks Pro Rodeo
Action in the rodeo arena thrilled crowds at the 61st annual High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo, Aug. 1-2. Over the two days, riders competed in various events such as bareback riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, bull riding, tie-down roping, team…
Dolphins host annual Invitational Swim Meet
The High Prairie Dolphins held their annual Invitational Swim Meet July 29 at the High Prairie Regional Aquatic Centre. Teams joining the host Dolphins in competition were the Beaverlodge Barracudas, Fairview Olympians, Grande Prairie Aquarians, Grimshaw Gators, High Level Stingrays,…
‘Sing praises to the Lord!’
The High Prairie Community Gospel Sing was held July 30, the fifth Sunday of the month. Hearty music was enjoyed by 22 people from several local churches. All enjoyed an evening of hymns and choruses at the High Prairie Church…
Toes tappin’ and hands clappin’
Toes were tappin’ and hands were clappin’ at the 10th annual Triangle Hoedown Jamboree held July 27-30 at the Pioneer Threshermans Association grounds. “Everyone had a great ime,” music co-ordinator Louise Myre says. About 300 people travelled from northern and…
Burns claims Gold Cup after winning Unlimited Class, Best Overall
The Peace River Boating Association hosted the Gold Cup races July 28-30. River racing enthusiasts gathered to watch jet boats navigate the waterways of the Peace River and Smoky River at speeds of up to 250 km/hr. This year marked…
Gordon wins Classic Car prize
Classic Cars was one category in the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Parade. Following are the winners: Lisa Gordon, first, $200; Brian Minault, second, $100, and Joe Laboucan, third $50. Below are some photos.
Evacuees receiving gift cards from High Prairie Native Friendship Centre
Chris CleggSouth Peace News The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre is stepping forward to help those affected by recent wildfires. “The board of directors of the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre approved the distribution of gift cards to residents of…
Dairy Queen opens High Prairie store
Chris CleggSouth Peace News Hungry people are now able to satisfy their hunger with some “Happy Tastes Good” treats! Dairy Queen celebrated its opening in High Prairie Aug. 2 with a short ribbon cutting ceremony before its 11 a.m. opening.…
It’s back!
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A popular children’s wading pool at Winagami Lake Provincial Park between McLennan and High Prairie has been resuscitated after being shut down for four years. Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says the pool is planned…
Fallen firefighters benefit from man’s passion
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A firefighter from the Peace River area will hit the highway Aug. 19-23 to raise funds for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Northern Sunrise County deputy fire chief Julien Bergeron returns to the road for the…
Opening soon!
Busy summer ends with SplashFest in High Prairie
Kate Lovsin,Watershed Coordinator,Big Lakes CountyALUS Coordinator,Lesser SlaveWatershed Council. It has been a busy summer so far at the Lesser Slave Watershed Council between our regular water quality monitoring field work, our aquatic invasive species field work, managing tree planting with…
Loewen committed to premier’s mandate
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Central Peace – Notley MLA Todd Loewen is committed to several priorities the premier has given him as the minister of forestry and parks. Loewen has been directed by Premier Danielle Smith in her mandate letter…
Concrete pad poured at High Prairie Sports Palace
On July 20, concrete for the new pad at the High Prairie Sports Palace was poured. The approximate $1.2 million project is on schedule. Following are a few facts (for the arena slab only) provided by Bry Sand Ice Arena…