Leila Lawrence (1920-2008) was a Peace Country artist and longtime resident of High Prairie whose work reflects a strong interest in local history, family memory, and rural life. Remembered for her involvement in the community, as well as her love of art and gardening, she created paintings that documented places and stories important to northern Alberta. Married to Ike Lawrence, she was connected to the Lawrence family of the Peace River and Fort Vermilion region. Through works such as Winter at the Lawrence Ranch, Leila Lawrence helped preserve the memory of the people, landscapes, and agricultural traditions that shaped the development of the Peace Country.