"Snug as a bug" High Prairie Elementary School Grade 2 teachers, students and some parents slept in the school gym Feb. 20. Grade 2 students are studying communities and wondered what their school would be like at night. The only way to know was to spend the night. In all, 39 Grade 2 students, four teachers and 11 parents stayed the night. Left-right are Shelley Griffiths, daughter Emily Griffiths, Lori Johansson and her mother, Shirley Johansson. Photo supplied courtesy Brenda Coulombe.

Industry should prepare for better times
Although the global economic crisis has affected the Lesser Slave Lake region’s forestry sector, it should prepare for an eventual recovery and seize the mid- and long-term opportunities, says Peter Woodbridge.

Taxpayer watchdog slams council decision
A watchdog organization advocating the right of taxpayers to know how their money is being spent is criticizing High Prairie town council for refusing to disclose its spending habits.

Tax breaks for northern residents
For residents living in designated northern areas of Canada, there are special tax deductions meant to offset the higher costs of living in remote areas. The zones are designated by the government and fall into two categories: prescribed northern zone and prescribed intermediate zone.

Couple says chelation helps them
A Jean Cote couple says their health has improved after travelling to Mexico for a controversial treatment known as chelation.

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The ad hoc committee interested in forming a Junior “B” hockey team in High Prairie continues to seek information about entry into the Northwest Junior Hockey League.

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