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Front Page -Town’s senior staff resign
The Town of High Prairie is losing two of its senior staff members. Both CAO Lonny Miller and
treasurer Hermann Minderlein have submitted their resignations.
Page 2 - IGA Specials
Page 3 - Fire starts in attic
A fire in Michael and Darla Smith’s building which houses Wholesome Jo’s Restaurant occurred
Sept. 18. High Prairie Fire Department crews were called to the scene at 10:30 a.m. to
extinguish the fire, which started in the attic.
Court sets a hearing on sex crimes charges
A preliminary hearing will occur March 31 and April 1, 2010, for a Driftpile man accused of
sex crimes over 35 years ago.
Page 4 - Grouard prepares for 100th birthday bash
Grouard is ready to celebrate the 100th anniversary of becoming a village.
Book launch at 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 6 - Editiorial
Local: Eyesights in town improving
Lake cottages and campsites are tidied, cleaned and closed. Boats, trailers and motorhomes are
being put away for the winter. A few trees are showing the first bursts of color of fall.
Youngsters are back in school and police are nabbing school zone speeders.
Page 7 - Letters
Volunteers are tough enough to find
Re: Member at Large, Economic Development Committee. Since I live in British Columbia I receive
the South Peace News a little later than most. Today, I was reading the Sept. 2 issue and I have
to applaud Linda Cox for her letter to the editor. I had the same sentiments when I read the
letter in the Aug. 26 issue. Who would have the audacity to extend a deadline because there was
only one citizen who applied?
Proposed tax hike has no benefit for Albertans
It is interesting in these tough budgetary economic times Albertans are being told to expect
significant cuts in healthcare, education, and a long list of other government services.
Winds of change ready to blow through Alberta
This campaign has been symbolic of the growing momentum the Wildrose Alliance has experienced
across Alberta.
Page 9 - The Page
Page 11 - Bottom’s up!
M.D. of Big Lakes employee Georgette Hopkins, left, puts plenty of salad on Dwain Sawchyn’s
plate. Sawchyn was one of many people to enjoy a beef on a bun lunch at the M.D. of Big Lakes
office Sept. 17.
Page 13 - Restitution order pointless, says judge
Restitution orders are pointless when it will result in more legal troubles for a youth in the
future, a High Prairie youth court judge ruled Sept. 14.
Police cadets sought
The High Prairie Friendship Centre is seeking more youth to join its police cadet group.
Page 14 - Woman’s actions “foolish and dangerous”
An Atikameg woman was lucky to be in court only answering to charges of drunk driving, a High
Prairie provincial court judge said during matters Sept. 14.
Page 15 - Judge tries to drive message home
A judge is hoping a 90-day jail term will get the message across to a man who has obviously not
learned from past criminal activity.
Boy’s attitude angers judge
A judge was less than impressed after hearing in High Prairie youth court that a boy told a
police officer point-blank there was no use charging him because he knew he’d “get out”.
Page 16 - ‘Disregard for law’ saddles boy with criminal record
The law must take measures against a boy who has “complete and continuing disregard for the
law” said a judge during sentencing in High Prairie youth court Sept. 14.
Time to ACT!
Hawkin Severson, a Grade 9 student at Prairie River Junior High School, shows off his new shirt.
Severson submitted the winning logo to the High Prairie Drug Coalition.
New health committee begins membership drive
Membership is being encouraged and welcomed by the High Prairie and Area Concerned Citizens
Health Committee.
Page 17 - Harvest Festival Sept. 27
The parking lot at Bethel Baptist Church will have a carnival-like atmosphere to it Sept. 27
when the church hosts the Fall Harvest Festival.
Youth Kickoff Party Sept. 25
A very willing group of High Prairie youth is ready to begin what they are calling Peace Country
Youth Kickoff Sept. 25 at High Prairie Bethel Baptist Church.
Page 18 - Scant group takes up Terry’s cause
It was a small but dedicated group of people who took part in the Terry Fox Run Sept. 13.
For the love of Joey
A charity fundraiser held recently for a High Prairie family was another big success! The Third
Annual Joey’s Golf Tournament was held at the McLennan Golf Club Sept. 5.
NPHL announces 2009-10 opponents
The North Peace Hockey League has announced each team’s opponents for the upcoming season.
Page 20 - Careers and Notices
Page 21 - Fun Page
Crossword Puzzle, High Prairie Trivia,
Weekly Recipe Heirloom Tomatoes with Shell Beans,
Find-a-Word Grouard Centennial Celebration.
Page 22 - This date in history
Sept. 23, 1987: South Peace News reports the Moostoos Building sinks eight inches during
construction.
Fun Page answers
Carrers and Notices
Page 23 - School News
School remembers 9-11 attacks
The 9-11 Remembrance at Bishop Routhier School brought watery eyes and broken hearts.
Smarter teachers after training
There was no school Sept. 15-16 at Bishop Routhier School. The staff of the school was in
Grouard attending the seminars on LionsQuest, Mathematics, Networking, Literacy, and When
We Are Healthy.
Striving for a litter-free school
The students of the school have decided to keep our school grounds litter-free this school year.
Grade 2 teacher meets her students
Teacher Kari Luther from the Grade 2 class has a small group of 10 students this year at
Bishop Routhier School.
PAT practice is important
We are doing newspaper articles to practice for our Provincial Achievement Tests at the end of
the year.
Page 24 - School News
Tabs for Tots drive continues at HPE
Last year, we asked you to save the pull tabs from pop and juice cans, or any can that has pull
tab opener, and send the tabs to our school. All tabs collected are turned over to the Royal
Purple, who then sell them to a scrap metal company. The money raised is put toward life-saving
equipment for pediatric use in our local hospitals.
Tot Talk "Which household chore do you hate doing the most?"
Find out who replied “I don't want to sweep the floor! It's dirty and makes me puke and my sister
leaves food around! She's only two!”, in this weeks paper.
