Historius

Pearl LorentzenLakeside Leader Former Widewater resident Bruce Paterson, has an extensive collection of historic photos taken by his grandparents. The photos are from 1910 to 1923 and show scenes from travels up the Athabasca river. They were taken by Bruce’s…

Oskar Dietterle has a long and deep reputation for his witty jokes and humour and crafty creations. He has become well-known in the High Prairie area as a crazy and funny old man always ready to make anybody laugh or…

Henri and Marie Ange (Née Granger) Boivin celebrate 65th anniversary with family and friends Henri and Marie Ange (Née Granger) Boivin celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Saturday, December 29, 2018 in Falher, Alberta. Family members included their seven children:…

Pictured above, the second- and third-generation Maisonneuve family members at their reunion during the Canada Day long weekend. Photo courtesy of CM Captured Moments Photography.   It has been over a century since Philias and Madona Maisonneuve made the journey…

Roland McCammon (centre) ran a general store in Watino for many years. The other family members in this photo, left-right, are Louise McCammon (Katie Anderson’s sister), Melvin McCammon (Katie Anderson’s brother), Sharon Anderson (Katie’s daughter), Duane Anderson (Katie’s son) and…