Members of Victor Prinz’s family carry his ashes and his photo across the newly-named Victor Prinz Bridge crossing Baker’s Crossing near East Prairie Sept. 30. Prinz worked tirelessly to convince many levels of government to replace the bridge which burned Feb. 20, 2003. Rose Prinz, centre, carries Victor’s ashes across the bridge during the ceremony. Daughter Violet Prinz, left, carries a photo while son Victor Prinz Jr. accompanies. Other family members also crossed but are not shown. The ceremony was hosted by the M.D. of Big Lakes and East Prairie Metis Settlement.

Just two for all-candidates meeting
Only incumbent Brian Jean and Liberal Party candidate John Webb made it for the all-candidates meeting at the Pomeroy Inn Oct. 5.

Not all High Prairie’s crime fighters have 2 legs
The RCMP Police Dog Service is one of the tools available in High Prairie to help stem drugs and drug trafficking, as well as track down and apprehend suspects.

Every tree has a story
High Prairie’s beautiful assortment of trees has garnered attention in three separate articles and/or photos in the new book Heritage Trees of Alberta.

Bridge a testimony to Prinz’s spirit
It was a bittersweet day for members of Victor Prinz’s family Sept. 30 as over 150 people gathered to celebrate the opening of a new bridge named in his memory at Baker’s Crossing.

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Gaudette nets pair as Royals crush Kodiaks
It was a good night for Theo Gaudette, as he scored two goals in the Peace River Boston Pizza Royals 6-1 season opener against the Camrose Kodiaks Sept. 26.

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