Peter Tomkins Jr. died June 1970 in High Prairie, Alberta. His influence on Métis people and settlements on which they live has not. Last Ponderings, we left…
Peter Tomkins Jr. died June 1970 in High Prairie, Alberta. His influence on Métis people and settlements on which they live has not. Last Ponderings, we left…
Ever been? Métis Crossing is a year-round destination on 200 hectares of land, made up of five river lot titles dating back to the 1800s. It's located just outside the community of Smoky Lake, an hour and a half northeast of Edmonton.
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On May 26, High Prairie RCMP received a report that sometime in the early morning it was believed a newborn foal had been shot and killed 30 km’s north of High Prairie down the Heart River Dam Road.
High Prairie RCMP’s investigation confirmed that the foal was shot on the owner’s property.
The High Prairie RCMP are asking anyone who may have information about this incident, or the identity of the person(s) involved, to contact the High Prairie RCMP at 780-523-3370, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Author of the article: Beth Wilkins
Publishing date: Jun 01, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 7 minute read • • Glenbow Archives – 1935 – Members of Métis Association of Alberta with Members of Legislative Assembly – Edmonton: Back Row: (l-r) Joseph Miville Dechene (MLA); Felix Calihoo; Leonidas Alcidas Giroux, MLA; Peter Tomkins Jr. Front Row: (l-r) Jim Brady, secretary; Reverend Father Falher, Grouard parish priest; Joe Dion, president Métis Association; Reverend Bishop Guy; Malcolm F. Norris; Peter Tomkins Sr. Group photograph after Royal Commission to enquire into Métis question. Photo by SUPPLIED
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We are well on our way to history of Peter Tomkins Jr. and his advocacy, along with that of others – Métis Famous Five – for the Métis people of Alberta and beyond. The intricacies of the all-important Ewing Commission, for which the Métis Famous Five – Felix Calliou (Callihoo], Joseph Dion, Jim Brady, Malcolm Norris and Peter Tomkins