Three of four people charged in connection with an attempted murder in an incident March 31 at Atikameg returned to the court docket. The matters of Hannah Lacey Cardinal, 30, and Paval Kozlov ...

While some Canadians turn up their noses at socialist governments like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, we are lumped in with them by those few Americans who think much beyond their borders. Even if we ...

A Big Lakes County councillor proposes that council launch a study to revitalize the county’s five hamlets. At council’s regular meeting April 22, Faust Councillor Robert Nygaard read a notice of ...

One question High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School Art students are asked to answer is, “What is the goal of your artwork?” Of ...

Northern Lakes College is pleased with the successful completion of the new student residence at the High Prairie Campus. The ...

Big Lakes County may allow a data-processing facility in its new energy corridor around the Swan Hills Treatment Centre near Highway 33. At its regular meeting April 8, council gave first reading to ...

William Ross Cowell, a lifelong resident of High Prairie, passed away on April 20, 2026, in the High Prairie Health Complex ...

Big Lakes County has taken first steps in considering an application to redistrict land in the southern part of the county. At its regular meeting April 8, council gave first reading to Bylaw 09-2026.

A much clearer picture has emerged regarding much-needed repairs to the High Prairie Sports Palace arena. Wendy Sung, Trevor Siemens and Drew Fellers from MPE Engineering attended the April 14 meeting ...

The Town of Peace River has officially approved its 2026 budget, focusing on some key priorities and actions. Mayor Shelly Shannon says the budget reflects a disciplined approach to operations and ...

The Northern Lakes College board of governors is pleased to gift the Native Cultural Arts Museum to Kapawe’no First Nation.

Peace River School Division (PRSD) has received a grant April 21 to help enhance its North Peace Commercial Driving Academy. The Division received $958,532 from the Alberta Transportation and Economic ...