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Page 2 - IGA Specials
Page 3 - Come one, come all, says M.D.
M.D. of Big Lakes councillors will be donning chef’s hats instead of suits and ties Sept. 17 when
they host their annual barbecue.
Alzheimer Coffee Break Sept. 18
Where can you go to have a coffee and support a terrific cause at the same time?
Mertens preparing to launch book at High Prairie library Sept. 24-25
A High Prairie author’s launch of her new book will now be held Sept. 24-25 at the High Prairie
Municipal Library, not Sept. 17-18 as planned.
Page 4 - Come draw, come paint, come colour
The High Prairie Municipal Library is preparing to celebrate Alberta Arts Day Sept. 18 with
several activities.
Workshop on Saturday
Everyone is invited to participate in an educational workshop presented by Ripple Effects
Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
Easy does it!
Darrell Shewchuk directs a Reimer Foundation employee in his cement truck while pouring the
footings for his new building Sept. 12.
Page 6 - Editiorial
Regional Small steps forward
With the start of a new school year, many of our thoughts turn naturally to quality of education.
Education is one of the “Big Four’’ that make or break a community. The other three, in no
particular order of importance, are recreation opportunities, a safe community, and the quality
and immediacy of medical services.
Page 7 - Letters
Page 9 - The Page
Page 10 - Chamber of commerce needs ideas for Small Business Week breakfast
The High Prairie and Area Chamber of Commerce needs ideas for the annual Small Business Week
breakfast.
Page 12 - Tube run should be ready by December
There will be a new kind of winter fun to try on the slopes of the Little Smoky Ski Hill this year.
Page 14 - Sports
NPHL punts Triple “A” teams from playoffs
Any North Peace Hockey League team entering Triple “A” playoffs will no longer be eligible for the
league playoffs.
Page 15 - Fun Page
Crossword Puzzle, High Prairie Trivia,
Weekly Recipe Chicken Curry in a Hurry,
Find-a-Word High Prairie A&W.
Page 16 - Pearls From the Legislature
Improving patient care in Alberta
An advisory committee has been appointed to ensure appropriate legislation is in place to allow
for improved health system performance and patient care.
Grants for restorative justice
The Alberta government has allocated over $300,000 in grant money to support restorative
justice programs and initiatives throughout the province.
Alberta marks FASD Awareness Day
Sept. 9 was International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. The day is held on the
ninth day of the ninth month each year to remind people around the world that during the nine
months of pregnancy, a woman should abstain from alcohol. It is also a time to remember those
whose lives have been affected because of prenatal alcohol exposure.
Ventilators purchased for H1N1
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 continues to circulate and as fall flu season approaches, it is likely that
an escalation in the number of serious cases will occur in Alberta and across Canada.
Fun Page answers
Page 17 - This date in history
Sept. 16, 1985: Court is held upstairs in the Sports Palace for the first time after the
Provincial Building fire. Revenue from the rent was $37,200 per year. That night the recreation
board met and a dispute arose. The I.D. approved a budget that included the revenue figure for
the money to be spent through “usual channels” and “arena renovations.” The Town wanted the
money put directly toward the debenture.
Page 18-20 - Careers and Notices
Page 21-24 - School news
