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Page 4 - Vandal strikes Eagle’s Nest Complex
Bingo players have one less place in the interim, after the Eagle’s Nest Complex near
Enilda was closed indefinitely following a vandalism incident.
CRC seeks family program input
The High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council is asking for the community’s
input for family programming for the High Prairie Early Childhood Resource Centre.
Leading the parade
Alicemary Olansky and her husband, Joe, were the honourary parade marshals at
this year’s High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo.
Page 5 - Old ways are sometimes best, council agrees
The way the M.D. of Big Lakes records minutes at its council meetings has come under
fire from unhappy councillors.
New campsite touted for Snipe Lake
A High Prairie company is considering building a campsite on the south shore of Snipe
Lake just within the M.D. of Big Lakes boundaries.
Vrooom!
The High Prairie Elks held an ATV raffle as part of the Elks Pro Rodeo July 28-29.
Pat Monahan owner of Monahan Ford Kawasaki, presents a Kawasaki Teryx to Melvin Martinson.
Page 6 - Editiorial
Regional: If it looks cheap ...
A few months ago, High Prairie town councillors asked their staff to compare town taxes
with other centres.
Page 7 - Letters to the Editor
Page 9 - The Page
Page 15 - Grants policy under fire
Two M.D. of Big Lakes councillors have hit the nail on the head pertaining to its policy
stating council will consider paying 50 per cent of costs for new projects.
Enjoy a blast from the past
Children will be able to enjoy a taste of what life was like back in the “good old days”
Aug. 7 when the High Prairie and District Museum hosts Pioneer Days.
Get ready to raid all piggy banks!
Piggy banks all across town will be a lot lighter next week after children raid them
in preparation for the High Prairie Municipal Library’s Penny Carnival.
Fire guts home
A fire destroyed a home on East Prairie Road near Enilda July 27.
Page 16 - Sports
86’ers look to avoid ‘The Curse of First’
For the last several seasons, the advantage of placing first in the High Prairie Men’s
Fastball League had been a curse.
Page 18 - Sports
Chuckwagon racing is in his blood
Rod Berg is an old hand at chuckwagon racing, with 30 years under his belt, including
27 years in the Elks Pro Rodeo.
Dolphins’ Slave Lake Swim Meet Results
Individual results of High Prairie Dolphins swimmers who competed in the Slave Lake Sharks
Swim Meet July 25.
Page 19 - Fun Page
Crossword Puzzle, High Prairie Trivia,
Weekly Recipe Asian Chicken Noodle Salad,
Find-a-Word High Prairie Library Penny Carnival.
Page 20 - This date in history
Aug. 5, 1979: Action concludes at East Prairie’s first rodeo. Sherman Calliou, of Sucker
Creek, is named best all-round cowboy.
Fun Page answers
NLC renovation approved
High Prairie town council has approved Northern Lakes College’s development permit to
renovate the former UAP/NAPA Auto Parts building at 5106 50 St.
Page 21 & 22 - Careers & Notices
Page 23 - Demo derby coming to Spruce Point Park
If you’re a demolition derby fan, the news is mostly good.
Page 24 - Parks Day fun for the whole family
The sun shone brightly again July 18 for Parks Day at Winagami Lake Provincial Park.
