Tragedy struck owners of the Desperado Meat Company Ltd. March 29 when a fire destroyed the building and all contents inside. It is suspected although not confirmed that the fire was an electrical problem above the compressors in the cooling room. The fire, which began about 5:15 p.m., quickly spread despite the best efforts of Desperado employee Gordon Binks to extinguish the flames. He was later taken to hospital for minor smoke inhalation. High Prairie firefighters battled the fire for about three hours.

Government encourages healthy lifestyle
The growing rate of obesity in Canada is not only concerning dietitians but it has also started to concern federal and provincial governments.

Town council budgets $15,000 to help golf club
The High Prairie and District Golf Course will be receiving help from the High Prairie Town Council.

Wild West town bans ‘Wyatt Earp’
One of High Prairie’s most colorful characters was told March 20 he is banned from public facilities for one calendar year.

Library board want answers from town
The on-site assessment which was completed in November 2006 for the High Prairie Municipal Library, was presented to High Prairie Town Council March 28.
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Timberwolves settle for third at Provincials
The High Prairie Tolko Timberwolves Midget A Female hockey club returned home after a third place finish at the Female Midget A Provincials in Lethbridge March 16-18.

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