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Ongoing crime problem hot topic

by | Sep 28, 2026 | | 0

The continuing crime problem plaguing High Prairie continues to be debated at town council meetings with one councillor suggesting vigilante actions may be coming from a fed-up public. Councillor Dennis Porisky fears vigilante...

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Grouard bridge may get roof

by | Sep 25, 2026 | | 0

People fishing on an old road bridge on Highway 750 may have a roof over their heads in the coming months as a project of Big Lakes County. At its regular meeting Sept. 9, council passed a motion to direct administration to...

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