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High Prairie man charged with first-degree murder
Chris Clegg South Peace News A High Prairie man is facing charges of first-degree murder and forcible confinement in connection with the death of a Sucker Creek man Nov. 19. RCMP Media Relations Officer Cpl. Susan Richter says on Nov.…
Man dies ‘suspiciously’ at Sucker Creek
Chris Clegg South Peace News Police are calling the death of a Sucker Creek man Nov 19 ‘suspicious’ in nature. In the early morning of Nov. 19, Lakeshore Regional Police Service and High Prairie RCMP responded to a report of…
Arrest made, man allegedly points firearm at police
Chris Clegg South Peace News High Prairie RCMP made an arrest in connection with an assault investigation at Peavine Metis Settlement last week. RCMP Media Relations Officer Tammy Keibel says on Nov. 7 police responded to a complaint of an…
High Prairie RCMP seek public’s assistance in robbery investigation
At 10 p.m. on Nov.16, 2021, High Prairie RCMP responded to a 911 call of a robbery at a business on 47 Street in Grouard. The investigation revealed that two male suspects entered the store shortly before 10 p.m. and…
Today in High Prairie: December 1, 2021
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Just for art’s sake!
Today in High Prairie: November 30, 2021
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Today in High Prairie: November 29, 2021
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Today in High Prairie: November 28, 2021
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Today in High Prairie: November 27, 2021
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1 councillor, 2 municipalities
Chris CleggSouth Peace News A recently-elected Town of High Prairie councillor is also currently the reeve of the Rural Municipality of Lake Johnston, SK.Sacha Martens, who placed fifth of eight candidates in the Oct. 18 municipal election with 346 votes,…
Man jailed in Letendre murder
A Peerless Lake man was recently sentenced to eight years in prison for the manslaughter of Jared Letendre in Peerless Lake on June 25, 2018.Paul Henry Trindle faced the music for his crime Nov. 10 in a Peace River courtroom.…
Council bogged down on wording
Chris CleggSouth Peace News Everyone on High Prairie town council wants to recognize meetings are held on the traditional lands of First Nation, Metis and Inuit, but they are bogged down when it comes to the wording of the statement.A…
Energy companies ready to pay unpaid taxes
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Two oil and gas companies have set plans in place to pay unpaid taxes to Big Lakes County.KinMerc Oil and Gas, based in Kinuso, presented a plan to council at the Nov. 10 meeting.“We’re going to…
“We’re not in the rental business. . .” – Zabolotniuk
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A newly-elected councillor for Big Lakes County suggests the municipality get out of the business of renting equipment.North Gilwood – Triangle Councillor Jim Zabolotniuk presented the idea to council at its regular meeting Nov. 10.“We’re not…
Falher business expanding
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News A Falher business is expanding to add specialty foods.At its regular meeting Nov. 10, Town of Falher council gave final reading to amend the land-use bylaw to add specialty food store and add it to the…
Today in High Prairie: November 26, 2021
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Propsed grant would help businesses go digital
Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Big Lakes County is supporting a proposal to contract a consultant to help businesses grow their digital marketing.At its meeting Nov 10, council agreed to send a letter of support to Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake…
Victim Services needs help to meet growing demand
Chris CleggRichard FroeseSouth Peace News High Prairie and District Victim Services needs financial help to deal with an ever-increasing workload and they want local municipalities to help.A delegation from the organization comprised of chairperson Jennifer Zatko and executive director Sandra…
Invitation extended to join conversation
Chris CleggSouth Peace News Alberta Health Services [AHS] and the Lesser Slave Lake Health Advisory Council [HAC] invite area residents to attend a virtual community conversation about patient- and family-centred care.The Zoom session is Monday, Nov. 29, from 6-8 p.m.The…