All Stories

PICs – MLA celebrates rodeo

Lesser Slave Lake MLA Danielle Larivee hosted a barbecue Aug. 2 outside her office at the Town of High Prairie civic building. She held the event to celebrate the 57th annual High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo, Aug. 1-2. Marigold Enterprises…
· by ·
Keay determined as leader to lobby for new hospital

George Keay has been a pillar that laid the foundation for the new High Prairie Health Complex as he led a local charge to lobby the provincial government. “I went to meetings every 10 days in regards to that facility,…
· by ·
Our Stories – George Keay serves as a community builder

George Keay of High Prairie has lived up to his surname (pronounced key) in various significant roles to build the community and wider region. He was one of the community leaders that convinced the provincial government to build the new…
· by ·
What a parade it was!

The High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Parade was another outstanding success Aug. 1. The 30-minute parade featured a marching band, many classic cars and vehicles, floats and – of course – horses! All of the local politicians attended as well…
· by ·
2 more Alberta titles

Royals win Mosquito A Tier 1 title High Prairie Mosquito Royals Mosquito A Tier 1 Playoffs Date              Game July 8 HP Royals 21 Parkland Twins Red 18 July 8 HP Royals 23 Devon 18…
· by ·

Richard Froese South Peace News Youth from Driftpile, Whitefish and High Prairie will compete in the Alberta Indigenous Games, Aug. 13-17 in Edmonton. Driftpile will be represented with a team in fastball in the junior boys division for ages 13-17,…
· by ·
The Page – August 9, 2017

Big Jim Justice, the richest man in West Virginia and that state’s governor, last week switched from Democrat to Republican in the two party system that is America. That’s big news in the wild ride that is American politics these…
· by ·
PIC – Pastors honoured at Gospel Sing

Local pastors were also honoured during the Gospel Sing July 30 for their service to the community. Left-right, are Rev. Leon Cadsap of St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Pastor Brian Gilroy of High Prairie Church of the Nazarene, Rev. Terry Goerz…
· by ·

H.P. court docket July 31, 2017 Judge J.A. Watson A 28-year-old Falher woman will spend a few days more in jail on drug and firearms charges. Kayla Dawn Payou was sentenced to 60 days in jail, with credit for 51…
· by ·
Monteith crowned Elks Pro Rodeo Queen

Richard Froese South Peace News Brooke Monteith is the 2017 Miss High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Queen. She was honoured Aug. 1 on the opening day of the two-day event. “I’m really excited to be the queen and represent High…
· by ·
PICs – Renegades honour fallen classmates

The High Prairie Renegades and Bantam Outlaws football teams honoured fallen schoolmates John Linteris and Montana Blackwell at the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Parade Aug. 1. The two passed away during an accident on July 29 at Randall’s Beach.…
· by ·