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Page 4 - Gaps in region’s infrastructure need to be addressed
You don’t hear many motorists saying there are too many rest stops on northern
Alberta highways.
Golf tees made from potatoes
There was plenty of food for thought at the Lesser Slave Lake Economic Development
Alliance annual general meeting in Slave Lake on June 19.
Challenges, opportunities in wood products
The big picture in the wood products market includes some interesting ideas.
Page 5 - Forestry sector still in doldrums
The Alberta Forest Productions Association delivered bad news June 17, as shipments
of lumber, panel board and pulp and paper products declined in the first quarter of
2009, from the same period a year earlier.
Page 6 - Editiorial
National: Next week’s meeting asks “What next?”
Over the past almost two years, local government “big picture” priorities were clear. A
new hospital and building a road into the resource rich Seal Lake area were right at the
top of any list of “nice to have” items. After all, they had to come after the normal
government business of fixing roads, looking after sewer and water, running recreation
and cultural programs and all the other odds and jobs local politicians get themselves
into. At least, they were on an important list.
Page 7 - The Page
Page 9 - FASD summer camp begins July 6
Service agencies in the High Prairie region continue to step forward to offer programs
for everyone regardless of need.
Summer reading program at library kicks off July 2
This year’s summer reading program at the High Prairie Municipal Library will surely
have children reaching for their magnifying glasses and looking for crooks!
Page 10 - Here’s your Canada Day lineup!
There is no shortage of activities to celebrate Canada’s birthday July 1 as three
different organizations are holding Canada Day festivities.
Street Festival in High Prairie
In High Prairie, Marigold Enterprises is holding a Street Festival in the Sports Palace
parking lot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Old-time events at Triangle
In Triangle, the Pioneer Threshermen’s Association is again holding Canada Day events as
they have done for decades.
Joussard plans big bash
The Joussard Community Association is holding free events at the community hall beginning
at 11 a.m.
Page 12 - Guttinger wins flight at Valleyview Open
Golf Club notebook
Page 13 - Sports
Grey power at its best!
Several High Prairie and area seniors are heading to the 55 Plus Alberta Summer Games in
Airdrie July 23-26.
M.D. takes cautious approach on marina
A proposal to put taxpayers’ money into a marina at Hilliard’s Bay Estates is not
receiving support from the M.D. of Big Lakes.
Marquardt honoured
Once again, E.W. Pratt High School presented its $1,000 Fred Spendiff Scholarship to a
deserving student.
Classic car show being held July 18 weekend
Anyone interested in old cars and trucks should be making plans to attend the Customs
and Classics Car Show in High Prairie July 18.
Page 14 - Sports
High Prairie Dolphins’ Valleyview Swim Meet Results
Individual results of High Prairie Dolphins swimmers who competed in the Valleyview
Vipers Swim Meet June 20.
High Prairie Dolphins’ Beaverlodge Swim Meet Results
Individual results of High Prairie Dolphins swimmers who competed in the Beaverlodge
Barracudas Swim Meet June 27.
High Prairie Ladies Fastball League
High Prairie Ladies Fastball League current standings and schedule
High Prairie Men’s Fastball League
High Prairie Men’s Fastball League current standings and schedule
Page 15 - Fun Page
Page 17 - This Date In History
Page 18 - Careers and Notices
Page 19 - ‘Spook’tacular play staged at Kinuso School
Kinuso School’s Drama class held the play ‘A Vampire’s Bride’ June 9 at the school.
