The mission priests at Sturgeon Lake travelled much when travelling was a challenge, without paved roads to ease the way. 

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One of the areas they travelled to was beside what is commonly called 

the ’69 road, south of Valleyview. 

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Funeral services for some former residents of New Fish Creek are recorded in St. Francis Xavier Church records from the early 1940's.

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The church is still used today to serve Sturgeon Lake, AB and area.