Historius

George Keay of High Prairie has lived up to his surname (pronounced key) in various significant roles to build the community and wider region. He was one of the community leaders that convinced the provincial government to build the new…

Back to the beginning: Charlie and Agnes Jackson. Charlie Jackson has so many stories about living and working around Slave Lake he could go on all day. In fact he warns you beforehand that’s what could happen. So does his…

Sheila Wills, the irresistible force of Smith, Alberta Sheila Willis likes to tell the story of her unconventional ‘honeymoon’ introduction to the trapping lifestyle, with her new husband Mel Willis. ‘Want to come beavering with me?’ asked Mel, a lifetime…