5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (255+ words) May 24, 2026 | Councils Big Lakes County has awarded its Livestock Veterinary Services Incentive for the first time. Dr. Josee Marcoux, of True North Veterinary Services, received a cheque for $20, 000 from Reeve Tyler Airth and Deputy Reeve Roberta Hunt at council's regular…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (423+ words) May 22, 2026 | Councils A land-use bylaw amendment proposed by Big Lakes County to allow data-processing centres in the county's new energy corridor around the site of the Swan Hills Hazardous Waste Treatment Centre near Highway 33 was presented at an open house…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (259+ words) May 21, 2026 | News, Obituaries With heavy hearts, the family of David Starko, of High Prairie, announce his passing at the University of Alberta Hospital on April 26, 2026, at the age of 72 years. Outside of work, he embraced life's simple pleasures " hunting, fishing,…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (60+ words) May 21, 2026 | News, THE PAGE So, what's the news about golf courses around the area? Oh yes, what about that golf? Well, last we heard, it was up to the AI they have poking around the clubhouse. Stay tuned! Have a…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (271+ words) Several thousand dollars was raised at the annual High Prairie and District Holistic Palliative Care Society Hospice Walk on May 2 in High Prairie at Freson Bros. Just over $4, 400 was raised at the event, society president Ione Perry says. Ten walkers…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (632+ words) May 18, 2026 | News Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair has been welcomed back into the United Conservative Party caucus after being expelled by the party March 8, 2025 after expressing opposition to the UCP budget. Sinclair spoke in the Alberta Legislature May 6 and…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (180+ words) Several athletes from St. Andrew's School in High Prairie won medals at the Northwest Zone Junior High School Badminton Championships May 2 at Mistassiniy School in Wabasca. With eight St. Andrew's players competing, six players finished in the top three in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (61+ words) May 16, 2026 | News, Sports The Enilda Bowling Alley held its league awards banquet May 4. The league champions was the Incredible 6 after a playoff where each team rolled five frames. Incredible 6 defeated Die Hard Rollers 513-462. Other bowlers were recognized for high scores....

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (252+ words) May 15, 2026 | News, Schools Northland School Division has released a report about a community engagement session March 24 at Grouard Northland School. Northland posted a What We Heard Report on its website on April 9. Families, staff and community residents spoke about strong…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (400+ words) May 15, 2026 | News, Schools, Sports The E. W. Pratt Chargers, of High Prairie, won the provincial championship banner for 2 A schools at the Alberta Senior High School Badminton Championships for the second straight year. The Chargers finished with 20 points (24 in 2025) for wins in…...