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Top Stories This Week - February 05, 2003

































This is the life!
High Prairie Zirka Junior II dancer Leith Freisen is surrounded by 'dolls' during the Ukranian New Year's celebrations Jan. 25 at the Elks Hall at the Stampede Grounds. Zirka performed 15 dances at the banquet much to the delight of the sellout crowd. In this dance called The Dollmakers, the setting is a toy store where the workers discover that their dolls are not just dolls.


Chamber demands Calahasen's resignation
Citing her 'lack of intervention and leadership. . .to provide meaningful resolution to the issue of discriminatory business practices on Alberta's Crown lands,' the Slave Lake Chamber of Commerce last week demanded Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen resign immediately.

MLA pushes for win-win situation
Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen says she'll meet with the Slave Lake Chamber of Commerce later this month to discuss the strategy her government will use as it attempts to resolve the issue that's pitted some contractors against some First Nations bands in the region.

RHA changes won't save money, says CEO
Changing health authority boundaries doesn't appear to have any immediate cost-saving measures or affect on the delivery of healthcare, says Ron Benson.

M.D. strikes committee to study youth
Following their budgetary meetings, the M.D. of Big Lakes struck a committee to look into just how many youths lived within their hamlets and how much money they should allot for youth programming in the respective communities.

Crime stats take plunge to delight of council
Overall crime is decreasing in High Prairie due to the hard work of police officers, High Prairie RCMP S/Sgt. Dan McNaughton told town council Jan. 22.

Moore will oversee transition of Keeweetinok Lakes RHA
Alberta Health and Wellness announced their appointment of new health authority chairpersons on Jan 23. Marvin Moore, currently chairperson for Mistahia, will oversee the transition of what was Keeweetinok, Mistahia and Peace health authorities and is now Health Region 8.

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The library has a deal for you!
It's the ultimate freebie as far as the High Prairie municipal library is concerned.

Good Food Box registrations double
Citizens around the region are taking advantage of a program that promotes healthy eating at cheaper prices.

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Sports Highlights


Tolko tames Wildcats
The Sexsmith Wildcats were no match for the High Prairie Tolko Timberwolves in their provincial playoff series played last week.

Regals clinch playoff home advantage
The High Prairie Regals clinched at least fourth place in the North Peace Hockey League standings Feb. 1 with a 5-3 win over the hometown Grande Prairie Athletics.

Novice Red wins annual Novice Tournament
High Prairie Novice Red posted a perfect 3-0 record to win the High Prairie Novice Tournament Jan. 19 at the Sports Palace.

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Another needless law that will cost us more money

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