‘Paving’ the way!
Road construction on highways in Big Lakes County and the M.D. of Smoky River have kept work crews busy. New paving is nearly complete on Highway 747 between Highway 2A west of Triangle and Highway 669 in the Sunset House…
SARDA opens new facility
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter SARDA Ag Research held its grand opening for its new home on July 26, with a large crowd on hand to help celebrate. “We were pleased to have approximately 125 people at the site,” says SARDA…
Submissions welcome for Northern Sunrise’s annual photo contest
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Northern Sunrise County is calling all its residents to pull out their cameras and sharpen their photography skills for this year’s annual Calendar Contest. “The calendar contest is an opportunity for residents in the region to…
When the world gives you lemons. . .!
Children in the summer program co-hosted by the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre and High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council went “into business” for a day July 20 from 1-3 p.m. by selling lemonade. The girls and boys quickly…
Lucky loonie!
Prairie River Gas celebrates 50th
Chris CleggSouth Peace News Prairie River Gas Co-op celebrated its 50th anniversary with a barbecue lunch July 14 at its office and maintenance yard in High Prairie. Hundreds attended the barbecue in the late morning and early afternoon. Staff and…
Meet your 2023 Elks Pro Rodeo Queen!
Chris CleggSouth Peace News A High Prairie girl is proud to keep the family tradition going and serving as High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Queen for the coming year. “My aunt (Jessie-lee Caouette) was Rodeo Queen in 2010,” says Navada…
The future way to deal with trash
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace Regional Waste Management Company is leading the region in renewable energy with the initiation of a pilot project that will divert waste from the landfill by converting it into energy. The company is hoping to…
Bursary awarded
Cultural camp opened by Peerless Trout First Nation
Pearl LorentzenFor South Peace News “It’s very important we opened the cultural camp,” says Peerless Trout First Nation Chief Gilbert Okemow. “It means a lot. It means looking at our membership, our children and our children’s children in the future.”…
Kickoff Bash perfect way to begin the summer
Chris CleggSouth Peace News A good time was had by all! Gift Lake Metis Settlement held its Sumer Kickoff Bash July 6-7. The two days of activities was well-attended and well-received by many. The event started with a community brunch…
Mosaic is closing High Prairie Vet Clinic
Chris CleggSouth Peace News The decision has been made and there appears little anyone can do about it. During a phone call June 26, Mosaic Veterinary Services told Town of High Prairie Mayor Brian Panasiuk they were closing the High…
Show & Shine returns to McLennan Aug. 5
Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Smoky River Ryders Riding Club are gearing up to welcome back its 2nd Annual Show and Shine event on Aug. 5 in McLennan. Ryders president Tammy Stout says the event was well received last year, and…
Displays await your viewing pleasure
Chris CleggSouth Peace News If it is true that every museum has it secrets, the Girouxville Museum has thousands to tell! Founded in 1969 by the priest of the village, Father Clement Desrocher, the museum is situated in the village…
Kiwi cowboy competes at Spruce Point Park Rodeo
The Sixth Spruce Point Park Rodeo had an international flavour. One of the saddle bronc riders was from Christchurch, N.Z. Barclay Miller joined many cowboys and cowgirls who competed closer to home. Local riders won steer wrestling and ladies barrel…