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Top Stories This Week - May 06, 2009


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High Prairie Scorpions Taekwondo Club instructor Melissa Isaac, left, helps student Jevon Prince tie his new yellow belt. Students young and old in the club received their belt promotions at the end-of-year celebration May 6. The younger students, like Prince, needed a bit of help to make sure it was done just right.


Death not confirmed to have H1N1 link
Alberta Health Services has not yet confirmed if a northern Alberta woman died as a direct result of the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu.

Cunningham, Ominayak chosen for Esquao Awards
Two High Prairie area Aboriginal women will be honoured May 16 in Edmonton for their tireless work and contributions.

M.D. decides to upgrade Seal Lake Road ASAP
The M.D. of Big Lakes decided by the narrowest of margins to spend $1.150 million to upgrade the Seal Lake Road to all-weather standards before next winter.

Bev’s really, really big ‘Brainwave’
With only three weeks of planning, Bev Matthews and her organizers pulled off a really big “brainwave” in the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre May 1

Pratt’s 73 graduates ready to take on life’s challenges & Valedictorian’s speech by Kelsey Marquardt
The theme says it all for the soon-to-be graduating Class of 2009 at E.W. Pratt. “Our Night. Our Life. Our Stage.”

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Opinion

Editorial
It’s a good time of year

Religious
It’s time to get over it

Clegg's Corner
Good deeds ignored by Mayor Dumont

Where Things Stand
Youth curfew bylaw needs toughening


Sports

Golf club’s executive optimistic membership could top 200
Many golfers headed to the High Prairie and District Golf Club April 30 and pro shop supervisor Joanne Smith is looking forward to a busy season.

Almost 100,000 lengths of pool swam during club challenge
Last fall, Sarah Thomsen created the 100-km Swim Club Challenge to encourage swimmers to improve their cardiovascular, but also to have fun.


Photos

E.W. Prom '09
A collection of printed and unprinted photos from "Class of 2009 - E.W. Pratt”

Bevs Brainwave
A collection of printed and unprinted photos from "Bev's Brainwave” at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre May 1.


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Page 3 - Ready and willing
The High Prairie Girl Guides made their annual sweep of High Prairie’s downtown streets May 7.

Page 4 - Town takes delivery of new street sweeper
Peter Francoeur, left, the key accounts manager for Joe Johnson Equipment in Edmonton, and High Prairie Mayor Rick Dumont shake hands as the Town of High Prairie takes delivery of its new street sweeper May 5.
Baron, GEM applaud decision
News that the road leading into the oil-rich Seal Lake district will be built to all-weather standards by next winter is the best possible news to the local economy, say two High Prairie businessmen.

Page 5 - SPN graphic artist part of award-winning group
Andrews, of High Prairie, and eight other people won an award for their claymation project ‘Ayinanew’, which means ‘Eight’ in Cree.
Class action lawsut considered
A St. Albert lawyer will be back in Grouard May 14 to update residents on a possible class action lawsuit.

Page 6 - Editiorial
Regional: Halfway home; Unlike federal and provincial politics, when it comes to local affairs, we all know when elections happen. The big politicians get to choose when they will hit the campaign trail. Little guys don’t.

Page 7 - The Page

Page 9 - M.D. won’t hire second peace officer
“Nothing’s changed.” The comment from Prairie Echo Salt Prairie Councillor David Marx indicated the M.D. of Big Lakes council’s views on agreeing to not hire a second peace officer.

Page 10 - This date in history
Community raises $2,600 for fire victims
Long-time Joussard residents Camille and Antoinette Goutier are thankful for the $2,603.50 raised to help them rebuild their lives after their cabin burned down.

Page 12 - RONA celebrates grand opening
The High Prairie RONA store held its grand opening May 6, but it wasn’t just another ‘ribbon’ cutting.

Page 13 - CT Scan will provide valuable medical benefits
As fundraising continues for the $1.5 million CT Scan unit, it is important to understand how patients will benefit from it.
Zahacys celebrates 50th anniversary
A Swan River boy knows he will be going to jail very soon if his criminal tendencies continue.
Dig in!
The High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council held lunch in appreciation for the community’s support over the last 13 years.

Page 16 - Fundraiser planned for Gift Lake family
Two Gift Lake residents are asking people to help a family in need.

Page 17 - Sports
It’s arrived!
New weight training equipment arrived at E.W. Pratt High School April 1, courtesy of the school council.

Page 18 - School News
Patches delights Grade 1s at show and tell
Hi! This is Briana and Shawn from the High Prairie Elementary School Peer Group with this week’s HPE news!

Page 19 - School News
Saints at work in the community and abroad
We think it is time to start reflecting - thinking about our school year which is quickly coming to a close. What better thoughts and memories to have but thinking about the good deeds and acts our staff and students are involved in.
Tot Talk "Who is the most important person in the world?"
Find out who replied ““Tommy! He’s in my class! He knows most of the things in class!” In this weeks paper.

Page 20 - Parish counting days to 100-year anniversary
Editor’s note: This story, the third in a series of three articles, is being published in preparation for the St. Mark’s celebrating 100 years in High Prairie June 5-7.

Pages 22 thru 25 - Careers & Notices

Page 26 - Fun Page

Page 27 - Advocates recognized
Once again, the High Prairie and District Victims Assistance Society has recognized its volunteers and advocates.

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