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Front Page - Sucker Creek woman makes TV debut tonight
High Prairie and area residents will be glued to their TV sets this
evening (CFRN-TV Tuesday, May 26 at 8 p.m.) as a former Sucker Creek
woman appears on Canada’s Next Top Model.
Page 3 - Get your tickets today!
Monahan Ford Kawasaki is raffling a 2008 Kawasaki KFX 90 children’s
quad. Tickets are $2 each and available at businesses throughout High
Prairie including South Peace News.
Page 4 - Youth complete clean sweep
On May 9, over 25 teenagers and adults, representing the Lighthouse
Youth Ministry, spent six hours picking garbage on High Prairie streets.
Page 5 - Council may move barbecue
The M.D. of Big Lakes may be forced to choose a new location for the
annual M.D. Barbecue.
Time to ‘Purple Up’
It’s time for the community to bring out their purple attire, as the
High Prairie Elks and Royal Purple are holding their second annual
‘Purple Up’ Day June 3.
Million dollar offer declined by gov’t
Thanks but no thanks. It was the response from Alberta Transportation
Minister Luke Ouelette on an offer from the M.D. of Big Lakes to pay $1
million to pave a portion of Highway 679.
Ideas sought for 100-year celebration
High Prairie Councillor Jeff Burgar continues to seek ideas for High
Prairie’s 100-year celebration in 2010.
Page 6 - Editiorial
Local: Why your tax notices go up or down;
Every year, tax notices arrive in the mail. Every year, staff at the Town
and Municipal District offices try to explain to taxpayers why someone’s
taxes went up so much. Every year, the explanations seem to make so few happy.
Page 7 - Letters To The Editor
Page 9 - The Page
Page 10 - Friendly Faces
Stacy Chapman Stacy Chapman is the
program and site coordinator for the new Early Childhood Resource Centre,
located at 4825-59 Avenue near the Church of the Nazarene.
Michelle Hagen Michelle Hagen is a
new family court worker for Native Counselling Services in High Prairie.
Cole Smith Cole Smith is a new Fish
and Wildlife Officer for High Prairie, starting at the Sustainable Resource
Development office Jan. 5. Val Willier
Val Willier is the new Aboriginal health liaison worker in the public health
office at the High Prairie Health Complex.
Kinuso citizens to vote on dissolution
The possible future of the Village of Kinuso is in the hands of its
citizens today (May 26).
Correction
In the May 6 edition of South Peace News, in the story ‘Police cleared of
misconduct’ on page 4, it was reported Kyle Twin of Swan River was acquitted
of impaired driving, driving over .08 and dangerous driving. In fact, he was
convicted of driving over .08. South Peace News apologizes for the error.
Hear the sound of music Wednesday, June 3!
The Northern Lights Encore Choir presents their Spring Concert ‘Encore!
The Music of Our Times" at the H.P. United Church Hall June 3 at 8 p.m.!
Admission is by donation! Refreshments served!
Page 12 - Aboriginal women need support
To Verna Wittigo, it is important society recognizes the Aboriginal
women who suffer violence and murder and she hopes the Sisters In
Spirit Walk June 13 will provide such recognition.
Page 15 - Sports
NPHL scraps interlock
Fans of East Division teams in the North Peace Hockey League will
not see almost half the teams in the league play in their home rink
next season.
Golf pro coming to improve your game
Golf is a game invented by the same people who think music comes out
of a bagpipe. - Author unknown.
Page 16 - Sports
High Prairie Men's Fastball League
Fastball standings and schedule. Editor’s note: At the time of
publication, the Ladies Division was still not finalized. If enough
teams enter the league, the schedule will be published in next week’s
South Peace News.
Page 17 - Fun Page
Page 18 - This date in history
Dollars for Dolphins
Plains Marketing stepped forward May 5 to help the High Prairie Dolphins
Swim Club this coming season with a $500 donation.
Page 19 - Town of High Prairie Notebook
2009 mill rate bylaw approved
High Prairie town council approved the 2009 mill rate bylaw at its
May 13 meeting. Council approves tendering policy
High Prairie town council has approved a new tendering policy, ‘Restrictions
on Open Tenders, Quotations and Requests for Services’.
More roads to be paved Council has approved $166,327
to pave a stretch of Range Road 172 into the new industrial subdivision, the
former Kryzalka property, based on a quote from Ruel Bros. Contracting.
Bylaw amendment given first reading
High Prairie town council has given first reading to amend Land-Use Bylaw 20/2005.
To know them is to love them
In our busy, fast-paced lives we often miss out on one of life’s finer experiences.
Pages 20 thru 22 - Careers & Notices
Page 23 - School News
Grade 7 students receive Sacrament of Confirmation
On May 10 the Sacrament of Confirmation was celebrated at St. Paul’s
Catholic Church in High Prairie.
Tot Talk "Who is smartest: boys or girls?"
Find out who replied “Girls because the boys always fight!”, in this weeks paper.
Page 23 - School News
Kindergarten students enjoy company of animals
The KA and KB kindergarten classes had fun at the farm with a variety
of animals: goats, sheep, turkeys, chicks, geese, and more. Thanks to
Darla and Stephan Williscroft for having them. Remember to wear your
Western wear this Thursday and Friday for Rodeo Days!
