Category: Opinion

Apology to print readers: The following information was supposed to be included as an introduction to the Miranda Speare columns in the October 14, 2026 edition of this newspaper. The following two columns below were written by...

To the Editor: The Peace River Energy Alliance (PREA) contracted, at great taxpayer expense, Summit PCG (Jake Pastore), a communications and planning specialist from Ontario, with experience in promoting the nuclear industry, to...

To the Editor: In last weeks paper Brenda Coulombe wrote a letter to the editor in support of our Centre as she knew that we had reached out to the Town of High Prairie for financial support. We truly appreciate those who come...

The infamous Alfred E. Neuman of MAD Magazine fame once uttered his famous phrase, “What, me worry?” The even greater cartoon dog Snoopy of Peanuts fame also comments on being worried. “When I die, I’ll probably get the smallest...

Most people will agree with the statement, “When it comes to business, government shouldn’t be picking winners and losers.” Unfortunately, it almost can’t be helped. Even with the best of intentions, governments everywhere still...

After watching the video of the Town of High Prairie council meeting Sept. 8, I am again feeling I need to speak out. The deputy mayor had an interesting opinion, a part of his quote was, “They attract the vagrants and the...

There is something about autumn that makes old stories feel new again. As the light lowers and the first chill settles into the evenings, myths seem less like distant tales and more like practical companions. It is a time when...

More of the same old, same old! Peace River – Westlock MP Arnold Viersen says he endorses a plan by fellow Conservative MP Richard Bragdon to support and build small towns. It is predictable for any party member to support a...

To the Editor: In the Aug. 26 issue of the South Peace News, there was a write-up about the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre. The friendship centre is requesting funds from the Town of High Prairie council. This is a...

Well, it’s already back to school for students in local schools. Most returned before the Labour Day holiday. Usually, classes start after the long weekend. That can be attributed to the fact that Labour Day this year was on...

Local communities and other regions across Alberta have a rich history of culture and heritage. Just look around the local region and discover the many many and diverse ethnic cultures, from Indigenous. French Canadian and...