Tourism in High Prairie, Alberta is based solely on lake culture and fishing; and this is something the town would like to change. In order to attract more visitors, local officials argue the town needs "something that makes our town unlike anywhere in Canada."



After months of brainstorming, High Prairie has announced they will be developing a local accent.



"The only reason people go to the Maritimes is to hear an East Coast accent. We need that here."

Douglas Dollard, High Prairie Tourism Commissioner



Pat Kelly spoke with Douglas Dollard, the Commissioner of Tourism, to learn more about the unique sounds and phrases that residents will soon be using to help them sound "distinctly High Prairie."

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