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Page 3 - Common sense prevails
The president of the High Prairie Royal Canadian Legion is pleased an Alberta political group
is properly observing Remembrance Day this year.
Faust detachment not closing
The Faust RCMP detachment is not closing, promises Arlen Miller, RCMP Supt. District Officer.
Sensational sunrise
The Peace Country is blessed with eye-popping sunrises during fall. The spectacular shades of
yellow and light crimson provide the perfect backdrop for the old beehive burner at Bissell’s
mill at Enilda Sept. 22.
Page 4 - Every drop counts!
Kiara Nanooch, 10, of Grouard, makes sure every drop of water goes into the jar during a race at
Grouard’s 100th birthday party Sept. 26.
Page 5 - Highway 679 ‘worst it’s ever been”
Complaints on the maintenance of Highway 679 should be directed to Carillion Canada, not the M.D.
of Big Lakes, say its councillors.
Slimy slab!
Ewwwww! Not really! Five-year-old Callista Gomes, right, carefully touches the mass of jello-like
substance depicting the human brain at the community trade fair Sept. 19 in the High Prairie
Curling Club
Page 6 - Editiorial
Regional: Politicians are earning their keep
If you want to listen to a hairball discussion with people trying to make sense, drop in on the
M.D. of Big Lakes the next time they talk about off site levies.
Page 7 - The Page
Page 9 - Best “one-shot deal” available, says reeve
Faust residents took advantage of a final chance to ask questions about the proposed water
and sewer project in the hamlet’s east end last week.
Those who don’t hook up shouldn’t pay, council hears
Albert Burger has made his case. Now it’s up to the M.D. of Big Lakes council to decide if it’s
valid.
Council refuses request for exemption
The exemption issue demanded by Albert Burger and Natasha Burger at the public meeting in
Faust will not be included in the M.D.’s survey mailed to residents last week.
Supporting local artists
Picture the Memories owner Darlene Adams shows one of the paintings of local artist Karen
Nielsen at her store, in a new location just north of TD Financial Bank.
Page 10 - M.D. of Big Lakes notebook
Goutier given blessing to redistrict
The M.D. of Big Lakes has passed second and third readings to a land-use bylaw amendment
near Joussard at its Sept. 16 meeting.
Storage yard touted for Faust
Mike Wolff has applied to the M.D. of Big Lakes to amend its land-use bylaw on property near Faust.
ASB conference a yearly highlight
At least five of the M.D. council’s nine councillors plan on attending the 2009 Regional
Agriculture Services Board Conference Oct. 16 at Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie.
More money for M.D. projects
Council received some good news Aug. 26 when they received a letter telling them they are
receiving more money for projects.
Hamlets need increased police officer presence
More community policing and one-on-one contact between police officers and the public is
desperately needed to help curtain crime, M.D. of Big Lakes councillors told an RCMP delegation
at its Sept. 16 meeting.
Page 11 - Nothing is wasted at CCS’s new plant
The business of processing oil waste is complex, but it is a task CCS Midstream Services’ new
facility 13 km south of High Prairie is well prepared to handle.
Page 12 - M.D. of Big Lakes notebook
Public works committee scrapped
Council has decided to abolish its public works committee and replace it with the
committee-of-the-whole meetings.
Request for garbage control denied
A request from a family asking council to build a fence to protect their property from garbage
was denied at council’s Sept. 16 meeting.
Man says he can save M.D. money
The man in charge of the M.D. of Big Lakes beaver control program says he can save council money.
Council to give fire sheds away
The fire sheds located across the M.D. which housed fire pumps will be given away to the
landowners if they want them.
MP predicts election
Fort McMurray-Athabasca MP Brian Jean says a federal election is likely sooner, rather than later.
Page 14 - Coffee Break tops $1,500 for charity
The High Prairie Golden Age Club almost tripled last year’s efforts during the Alzheimer Coffee
Break Sept. 18. This year, 116 people enjoyed breakfast and donated $1,503.23 – a far cry from
last year’s total of just over $500
Page 16 - Annual October book sale at municipal library begins
Anyone wanting to increase their book, DVD or VHS collection might want to make plans to visit
the High Prairie Municipal Library in October.
Page 18 - Boy, 15, will ponder his criminal acts behind bars
A boy who continually thumbed his nose at law enforcement officials will be spending the next
few weeks in secure custody to think about what he’s done.
Municipal library celebrates the arts with dazzling displays
They came, they saw, they drew! People attended in steady numbers throughout the day Sept. 21 as
the High Prairie Municipal Library celebrated Alberta Arts Day.
Plan to spoil your palates
High Prairie and area residents have two chances next week to dine and support local churches
at the same time.
Page 19 - Repeat sex offender jailed 1 year
A repeat sex offender will be spending the next year in prison after pleading guilty to another
sexual assault.
PRJH gears up for exciting year
Victor Fines is excited about the new school year for Prairie River Junior High, which will
include a curriculum-based trip to Ottawa Feb. 11-15, 2010 for all the Grade 9 students.
Owner applies for sign in west end
High Prairie Truck and Trailer may soon be erecting a new sign on their property in the
town’s west end.
Boy released pending trial on 18 charges
A Kinuso boy was released from custody on 18 charges pending his trial after it was delayed
because the Crown was not ready to proceed.
Page 20 - ‘Fore’ course upgrades
Earlier this year, the High Prairie Golf Club applied for and received a grant under the Alberta
government’s Community Facility Enhancement Program.
Page 21 - Fun Page
Crossword Puzzle, High Prairie Trivia,
Weekly Recipe Low-fat Chocolate Brownies,
Find-a-Word High Prairie Fire Chase.
Page 22 - This date in history
Sept. 30, 1970: South Peace News reports that restoration of the Flying Saucer is completed
at the tourist booth.
Fun Page answers
Hot and cold issue no problem for M.D,
The recent addition to the M.D. administration building has resulted in one unforeseen problem:
air conditioning.
Page 23 - Pearls From The Legislature
Livestock industry gets support
More than $3 million in new funding is helping Alberta’s livestock and meat industry discover
innovative ways to move forward.
Grizzly population study complete
After five years of study, Alberta now has its most complete estimates of the province’s grizzly
bear population.
Efforts to reduce crime continue
Alberta communities who want to develop crime reduction and prevention pilot projects at the
grassroots level are invited to apply for funding in the second year of the Safe Communities
Innovation Fund.
Always willing to help
My staff and I are always eager to assist constituents. If you have questions, or concerns about
any of the news listed above, or any other matter, we can be reached at my constituency office at
780-523-3171, or in Edmonton at 780-427-5285.
Council treads lightly when councillor involved
The M.D. of Big Lakes is proceeding cautiously on a project involving a councillor who bid for
the work.
Page 24-25 - Careers and Notices
Page 26 - School News ~ HPE
HPE students doing their part for cancer research
Almost all of our students took part in the Terry Fox walk last Friday, at Jaycee Park. Many
toonies were brought in to support Terry Fox’s effort to raise money for cancer research.
Library, schools welcome author Nicholson to address students
A world class athlete, author, TV co-host and reporter all rolled into one will be visiting
High Prairie Sept. 29 as part of the Peace Library System’s author visit.
Tot Talk "Who do you know who has the funniest laugh?"
Find out who replied “My Mom! It’s kind of loud like a bird! A seagull”, in this weeks paper.
Page 27 - School News ~ Bishop Routhier
Meet our Grade 3 teacher
Theresa Doody is the Grade 3 teacher at our school. She has been teaching at Bishop Routhier
since 2002.
What’s Up in Grade 5?
Robert Mason is the teacher in Grade 5. He makes sure he keeps his students busy in their learning.
Proverbs from ECS
The ECS class was asked the following question: if two men ride a horse, one must (fill in the
blank). Here are some of their answers: “Fall!” “Get hurt!” “Hold onto the other so he doesn’t
fall off!” “One must not slap the guy in front!”
A teaching philosophy at our school
Children are like apples. They come in all shapes and sizes. Apples are sweet, sour, crispy,
green, red, speckled and molted. They come from orchards in varied areas and climates. All apples
need water, sun, great soil, and be free from pests and disease.
Fun and games on the playground
Bishop Routhier School in Peavine has a very fun and safe playground.
