Charlie Hereford, left, played by Jessie Lee Caouette, is all starry-eyed for the government man, Marcus Slidell, played by Clinton Willier. The Prairie River Junior High School Drama class staged ‘Hankerin’ Hillbillies’ June 6 at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre. The story revolved around a land dispute between the Hereford and Guernsey families and the five Hereford women desperately seeking husbands. Charlie Hereford took a special shining to Slidell. The class held several performances of the humourous play during the week including one for High Prairie Elementary School students.

Conference delegates praise town’s efforts
Applause filled the Elks Hall June 5, as Honoured Royal Lady Colleen McKee and Exalted Ruler Jerry Willsey presented a cheque for $10,000 to Denis Ellingboe.

NAPA owners pleased with move to bigger premises
So long old store, and hello to the new 8,000-square-foot store!

Meet Alberta’s Greatest Kid!
A High Prairie teenager is overcoming the odds and reaping the well-deserved rewards of a job well done.

Seniors honoured with week-long festivities
The smiles on the faces of area seniors and the thanks they extended to Seniors Week organizers said it all.

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Brute strength pays off
Brute strength and natural ability. The two traits earned Matthew Johansson a bronze medal in junior men’s javelin at the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association track and field meet in Calgary May 31.

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