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Page 3 - Robbers target H.P. Inn
The High Prairie Inn has been robbed for the third time in only four months,
leaving police to wonder if the crimes may be connected.
Local focus for Wholesome Jo’s
Inch by inch, wall by wall, Jo Steinley’s dream of opening a restaurant
is coming to fruition.
Good, clean fun!
High Prairie and District Museum staff was ecstatic as 37 children attended
the craft session during their summer program July 14. Children first drew a
picture on the bar of soap, then carefully carved their creation.
Page 4 - Winners, winner, winners!
The High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council was very pleased with
the turnout for the grand opening celebration of the High Prairie Early Childhood
Resource Centre and Father’s Day barbecue June 19.
Page 5 - ‘Big Brother’ not needed, says council
Some members of High Prairie town council are rejecting the provincial government’s
proposal for a municipal auditor general.
‘Let’s Eat’ café to open in Driftpile
In just a few weeks, Denny Bellerose plans to be greeting people in the entrance of
the Meet So Tan café in Driftpile First Nation.
Brainwave donation
As promised, Bev Matthews, donated half the proceeds from the May 1 Bev’s Brainwave
fundraiser to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Page 6 - Editiorial
International: There was a time ...
The best roast beef I ever ate came from cattle raised on my wife’s parent’s farm just
outside of High Prairie.
Page 7 - Letters to the Editor
Page 9 - The Page
Page 10 - Historic video on Grouard receives very high praise
A cultural historical video on Grouard is receiving high praise from its councillor
serving the M.D. of Big Lakes.
Council issues warning
The owner of the property where ATB Financial is located has been issued a written
warning about repaving the intersection at 49 Street and 52 Avenue.
Wilcox hired as M.D.’s grants manager
Cathy Wilcox started a new job at the M.D. of Big Lakes July 20 as their manager
of grants administration.
Page 12 - Sexual assault suspect arrested
Canadian Mounties once again have their man in custody.
Daubert resigns committee post
The Town of High Prairie’s economic development pursuit committee is seeking a new
member at large, after Mike Daubert’s resignation.
Page 13 - Sports
Golf Club notebook
Hunt aces second hole at golf course
Dolphins’ Grimshaw Swim Meet Results
Individual results of High Prairie Dolphins swimmers who competed
in the Grimshaw Gators Swim Meet July 11.
Cutting edges
The Alberta Provincial Gymkhana Association held its annual circuit at the Elks Pro Rodeo
grounds June 27-28.
Page 14 - Sports
Look, mom! I’m walking on water
Daetan Noskey, 12, enjoyed “walking on water” at the Aquatic Centre July 16.
Batter up!
The first annual High Prairie Mosquito Baseball Tournament was held in Jaycee Park July 11.
High Prairie Men’s Fastball League Standings
League Standings
Page 15 - Fun Page
Crossword Puzzle, High Prairie Trivia,
Weekly Recipe Lemon garlic chicken stir fry,
Find-a-Word High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo.
Page 16 - This date in history
July 22, 1984: High Prairie Dolphins’ swimmer Andrew Howard sets an Alberta record in the boy’s
15-16 years 50-metre freestyle race.
Fun Page answers
Suds once a day ...
Marigold Enterprises held a barbecue and car wash July 14.
700 tickets remaining in Falher Rec Society’s raffle
A big push will be made in the next month to try to sell the remaining 700 tickets
in the Falher Recreation Development Society’s raffle.
Page 18 - Randy to the rescue!
The High Prairie Fire Department and M.D. of Big Lakes Fire Department now have
another piece of equipment for firefighter and rescue training thanks to Emerald
Trucking, a division of EnerMAX. Called Rescue Randy, the lifelike dummy costing
about $2,000 weighs 160 pounds and gives firefighters a real chance to train using
accurate dead weight.
Perfect match
Trinity Auger, 4, grabbed this cute little puppy while at Sucker Creek’s
Treaty Days July 3.
