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Page 2 - IGA Specials
Page 3 - Mother of infant’s remains identified
An autopsy has been completed on the remains of an infant and the mother has been identified.
Marijuana, magic mushrooms seized
The High Prairie RCMP General Investigation Section has seized narcotics at a residence in
Sucker Creek First Nation.
Page 6 - Editiorial
Provincial - Trouble brewing
We live in interesting times. In Ottawa, the politicians are considering forcing another
election on the already tired and disgruntled public. Most polls – and even the politicians
themselves – readily admit no one wants a federal election. Rather, roll up your sleeves and
get down to the business of running the country.
Page 7 - The Page
Page 10 - Calgary driver takes home top prize in demo derby
People came from far and wide to the 2009 Widewater Demolition Derby. Held this year at Spruce
Point Park,near Kinuso, the derby saw thousands come through the gate over two days.
Page 11 - Sports
High Prairie Open Golf Tournament Scoreboard
Results of the 82 golfers who completed play in the High Prairie Open Golf Tournament held at
the High Prairie Golf Club Aug. 29-30.
Page 12 - Sports
Hawks repeat as fastball champs
The Whitefish Lake Hawks won their second straight High Prairie Men’s Fastball League title
Aug. 27 after defeating the High Prairie 86’ers 10-6.
Page 13 - Cunningham, Stevens each win first title
Andrea Stevens and Vince Cunningham both won their first titles at the High Prairie Open
Golf Tournament Aug. 29-30.
Gun club decides to expand shoot to second day
The High Prairie Gun Club has revised its schedule for the open house and shooting events.
Page 14 - Golf tournament raises nearly $4,000 for cancer
When Edward “Chooch” Freeman passed away from cancer, his sister-in-law, Carol Hanlon,
decided to hold a golf tournament in his memory.
NPHL plans for season
The North Peace Hockey League’s board of governors will meet in Fairview Sept. 10 to plan for
the upcoming season.
Page 15 - Fun Page
Crossword Puzzle, High Prairie Trivia,
Weekly Recipe Grilled Chicked Breasts with Honeydew Salsa,
Find-a-Word All About High Prairie FASD.
Page 16 - This date in history
Sept. 9, 1985: Community groups hold a meeting and plan to build a bingo hall. The meeting is
in response to the owner of Grande Prairie’s Winners Circle Bingo Hall expressing the same desire.
Fun Page answers
Page 17 - Toy drive continues at ECRC
If you have any old toys around the house cluttering your rooms, why not consider donating them
to a worthy cause?
Page 18 - Careers and Notices
Page 19 - School news
HPE begins final weeks of pop can tabs drive
We are into the second week of school and our new peer group will be taking over this report next
week. We are very proud to have a great group of students joining the peer group this year.
Page 20 - Driftpile School raises profile
As the new principal of Driftpile First Nations School, Daisy McGee has big plans to raise the
school’s profile.
