REDA to lobby for new hospital
The Regional Economic Development Association wants to meet with the new Region 8 officials. They hope to participate in a meeting held between the health authority and local municipalities later this month.
M.D. to examine provincial averages before deciding whether to hike pay
The issue of honorarium and monthly allowance increases for M.D. of Big Lakes councillors went back to the drawing board again during the March 12 meeting.
Poster contest theme targets anti-smoking
Children with a knack for drawing and colouring may want to enter a contest and win some great prizes.
Extended school zone speed limits scrapped
A decision to implement extended hours of school zone speed limits was scrapped by High Prairie town council at its March 12 meeting after hearing Alberta Transportation was the authority on highways leading through town.
Learning how to save lives properly part of training exercise at M.D.
A two hour emergency management table-top exercise at the M.D. of Big Lakes offices on March 5 proved successful, says its organizer.
H.P.'s emergency plan needs work-CEO
High Prairie's emergency response plan needs work, says their director of disaster and emergency response, Rod Griffiths. However, their emergency operations centre, at the High Prairie Municipal Airport, is expected to be operational by June's end.
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Accomplished artist returning to host show at Anglican Church hall
Ted Diakiw was born in High Prairie and raised on a farm west and south of town. He graduated from Grade 12 at St. Andrew's school and is the son of Mike and Mary Diakiw.
Baker's Crossing Bridge burning prompts second request to open east-west access road
A second request from East Prairie Métis Settlement, to open an east-west road, allowing traffic from the settlement to divert through Banana Belt, was tabled during the Feb. 26 M.D. of Big Lakes council meeting.
Sports Highlights
Raiders tame Cougars to win title
Nicole Pratt's jumper with 4:57 remaining gave the hometown Prairie River Raiders girl's basketball team a lead they would never relinquish on their way to winning the Smoky River Basketball League title March 11.
Orr's jersey up for auction
Someone will walk away from this weekend's High Prairie Ducks Unlimited Auction with an autographed jersey of hockey legend Bobby Orr.
Ti-Cats lose league final
The High Prairie Bantam Ti-Cats girl's hockey team has dropped its All Peace Minor Hockey League final series in two straight games to the top-ranked Savanna Stars.
Basketball league founder savours last moments
Darrell Willier, St. Andrew's junior high basketball coach and founding member of the Smoky River Junior High Basketball League, is stepping down.
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