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07/20/2023

Helicopter pilot dies fighting wildfire near Peace River

Chris Clegg South Peace News A 41-year-old helicopter pilot from Whitecourt died July 19 while fighting wildfires near Haig Lake northeast of Peace River. The man died after his helicopter hit the ground as he worked to deliver water, RCMP report. Investigators with the Transportation Safety Board o...

06/17/2023

"The High Prairie Red Wings and all other teams in the West Division have been released by the Greater Metro Hockey League..."

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News The High Prairie Red Wings and all other teams in the West Division have been released by the Greater Metro Hockey League. However, Red Wings’ owner and general manager Kevin Hopfner says all Alberta teams in the division will play in the new National Junior Hockey L...

06/16/2023

"Rural Alberta will be well represented in the Alberta Legislature after the May 29 election, including three constituencies in South Peace News’ coverage area..."

Chris CleggJoe McWilliamsSouth Peace News Rural Alberta will be well represented in the Alberta Legislature after the May 29 election, including three constituencies in South Peace News’ coverage area. Todd Loewen was re-elected in Central Peace – Notley and Dan Williams re-elected in Peace Rive...

06/15/2023

"A three-year-old Big Meadow boy born with cystic fibrosis and his family appreciate ongoing community support for medical expenses..."

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A three-year-old Big Meadow boy born with cystic fibrosis and his family appreciate ongoing community support for medical expenses. Logan Willier and his parents, Damon Willier and Brittany Ernst, were supported at the third annual Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History....

06/14/2023

"More than two weeks has been set aside next February for a trial involving a High Prairie man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a Sucker Creek man..."

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News More than two weeks has been set aside next February for a trial involving a High Prairie man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a Sucker Creek man on Nov. 19, 2021. A trial for Travis Myles Melnyk has been scheduled for Feb. 4-21, 2024 in...

06/13/2023

"So now we know! Under terms of the contract, Green for Life is never required to recycle anything at the High Prairie Recycling Centre. Never! Not only glass, but paper, plastics and cardboard! Did you know that?…"

By Chris Clegg So now we know! Under terms of the contract, Green for Life is never required to recycle anything at the High Prairie Recycling Centre. Never! Not only glass, but paper, plastics and cardboard! Did you know that? Last week, I asked the Town of High Prairie if paper and plastics was be...

06/13/2023

"Two High Prairie men charged in connection with a fire that damaged an historic Catholic Church at Grouard got a break from the presiding judge in High Prairie Court of Justie May 29..."

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Two High Prairie men charged in connection with a fire that damaged an historic Catholic Church at Grouard got a break from the presiding judge in High Prairie Court of Justie May 29. Neither Gerald Kenneth Capot. 50, nor Kenneth Randy Ferguson, 56, attened court promp...

06/12/2023

"People in the High Prairie region affected by wildfires are getting support from a financial institution..."

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News People in the High Prairie region affected by wildfires are getting support from a financial institution. TD Canada Trust donated a total of $25,000 to two local organizations that are extra busy with those affected by wildfires. The High Prairie and District Food Bank...

05/30/2023

UCP’s Sinclair wins Lesser Slave Lake

Scott Sinclair of the United Conservative Party, a 38-year-old business owner, ended up with 64 per cent of the valid votes cast in the riding, doing better than his NDP opponent Danielle Larivee in poll after poll.

Van Dijken returned in Ath-Barr-West Joe McWilliamsfor South Peace News A majority of Lesser Slave Lake voters chose Scott Sinclair of the United Conservative Party as their new MLA on May 29. Sinclair, a 38-year-old business owner, replaces the UCP’s Pat Rehn as MLA for the region. He’ll join 4...

04/29/2023

"Big Lake County has set its annual barbecue for June 22..."

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lake County has set its annual barbecue for June 22. At its regular meeting April 12, council approved the date for the event at the county administration office grounds in High Prairie from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The county hosts a barbecue for the public every June,.....