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The High Prairie Healthcare Ladies’ Auxiliary received a donation of $300,000 from the Buchanan Family Foundation on Feb. 6. Auxiliary president Tammy Melnyk, left, accepts the cheque from foundation ...

The preservation of treaty rights must be protected for residents, Driftpile Cree Nation and council say in taking a strong stance against Alberta separation from Canada. “We stand firmly in support ...

The host High Prairie E.W. Pratt Lady Chargers won their fourth consecutive high school women’s championship in the 13th annual Tonesha Walker Memorial Basketball Tournament, Jan 23-24. Pratt defeated ...

Big Lakes County has approved funding to Kinuso School to launch a new senior high entrepreneurship course in trades that will help enhance the community. At its regular meeting Jan. 28, council ...

One has to wonder where the media would be if American President Donald Trump did not exist! The man is a walking, talking, bumbling news machine. He is a reporter’s dream. Every move he makes is news ...

Big Lakes County council members will not be getting a higher rate of pay when they leave office. At its regular meeting Jan. 14, council rescinded a motion presented by Faust Councillor Robert ...

Helene Fudali, of Lethbridge, AB, sister of Annette Furo (Tony Pigat), passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at Good Samaritan West Highlands on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at the age of 84 years.

The defending NPHL champion Falher Pirates will be looking for a fresh start when the playoffs begin this week. The Pirates lost 6-2 at Grande Prairie to the Athletics Jan. 31 and will play either the ...

Toes will be tappin’ and hands clappin’ at the 13th annual Triangle Hoedown Jamboree set for July 23-26 at the Pioneer Threshermans Association grounds 15 km west of High Prairie. Plans are already ...

Realtors serving the High Prairie region are hoping for better results and active sales in 2026 after a difficult year in the ...

The real estate market in the Peace River region may continue to struggle in 2026 after sluggish activity in 2025, one local ...