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Page 3 - Storytime begins at library
One of the High Prairie Municipal Library’s most popular programs has started after a summer hiatus.
Page 4 - Noise bylaw will be enforced, says council
Noise from the recent construction and day-to-day operations of Carillion Canada are destroying
the quiet quality of life High Prairie resident Tammy Napier has come to enjoy.
Page 5 - Museum plans mural
Citizens and tourists may be able to look at a beautiful collage of historical pictures on the
west wall of the High Prairie Museum next year.
Library offers free books on tape service
People may not know it, but the High Prairie Municipal Library has a large selection of books
on tape for your listening pleasure.
Roll call!
Flight Cpl. Kevin Cramer, right, conducts roll call at the High Prairie Air Cadets weekly
meeting Sept. 30.
Page 7 - Letters to the editor
Women urged to join Fight Club
This October, the Canadian Cancer Society is urging women to fight back against cancer by making
time for their health.
EnCana splitting into 2 companies
As you may have heard, EnCana Corporation is moving forward with plans to split into two
independent energy companies.
View from other side far different
Why is it that the office of Premier Ed Stelmach employs a former columnist, Paul Stanway,
in the communications branch who attacks ex-Tory MLA Guy Boutilier for criticizing the
government and Stelmach?
Fun times continue at the municipal library
The High Prairie Municipal Library has many opportunities for your entertainment and education.
Page 9 - The Page
Page 10 - Fun and games for all!
Just under 100 people attended High Prairie Bethel Baptist Church’s Fall Harvest Festival
Sept. 27. Children and adults enjoyed several games and activities during the early afternoon
to the delight of everyone attending.
Bonny Books program is taking flight at library
Young students at High Prairie Elementary and St. Andrew’s schools will be getting an unexpected
present in mid-November.
Page 11 - Thief mistakenly locks himself in J.B. Wood Home
A drunk man who broke into a senior citizens home and attempted to steal a purse will be
spending the next three months behind bars.
That time of year!
September and October brings the yearly harvest from local gardens.
Page 13 - 18 - Fire Prevention Week
Page 19 - Joussard bids adieu to Father Baratto
Father Virgil Baratto O.M.I, an Oblate priest, was honoured Sept. 26 for his 20 years of
service to the Joussard and Driftpile communities.
Sucker Creek students achieve
Three students from Sucker Creek First Nation were among students honoured at the Prairie
River Junior High School awards ceremony Sept. 16.
Page 20 - Sports
Referee’s Clinic at arena Oct. 17
A referee’s clinic will be held at the Sports Palace Oct. 17 to ensure there are enough
qualified officials for hockey games this season.
New directors join Regals for coming year
The High Prairie Regals are looking forward to an exciting season with new players and new
executive members, says the secretary of the team.
High Prairie Regals 2009-10 NPHL Schedule
Regals 2009-10 NPHL Schedule
Page 21 - Fun Page
Crossword Puzzle, High Prairie Trivia,
Weekly Recipe Hugarian Goulash,
Find-a-Word Thanksgiving.
Page 22 - This date in history
Oct. 7, 1992: The Prairie Inn, built in 1954, burns during a spectacular evening blaze. The
cause of the fire is never determined and deemed to be accidental.
Fun Page answers
Boy granted discharge after stealing from High Prairie store
Stealing goods from a High Prairie store will not land a Sucker Creek boy with a criminal record.
Page 23 - Court Docket
7th drunk driving conviction lands man in jail
A Grouard man will be spending the next four months behind bars after his seventh conviction
for drunk driving.
Page 24 - Careers and Notices
Page 25 - School News ~ Bishop Routhier
Tigers preparing to host soccer tournament
A soccer tournament is scheduled at Bishop Routhier School for Oct. 14 where other area
Northland Schools will be playing against our home Tiger teams. Fun times ahead!
Each month students gather in the gym for an assembly.
Teachers want to recognize students’ improvements and/or work habits. Students receive an
“On A Roll” certificate for their achievements.
Laws and rules to follow
Grades 5-6 had a presentation about laws and rules on Friday, Sept. 25.
Grade 5 Proverbs
Students in Grade 5 were asked to finish the following sentence: Beauty is (fill in the blank).
Here are the answers: 1. “The beast.” 2. “The difference of everyone.” 3. “Not everyone.”
Original: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”
Upcoming Events
There are lots of things to look forward to at Bishop Routhier School.
Page 26 - School News ~ Driftpile School
Students experience pride in heritage
Ten junior high students from Driftpile First Nation School left Sept. 25 for an experience
they will never forget!
Students share culture camp experiences
Craven Bellerose
It was raining so we could not go moose calling. We talked around the fire and then went to bed.
Alex Laboucan
We went hunting and saw a deer, a moose and her baby, a wolf and a coyote
Tonisha Isadore
It took two hours just to get to Swan Hills. I slept in the cabin. I made a bow and arrow.
Travis Giroux
We saw chickens and moose tracks, but no moose. We picked medicinal plants. I had a
great trip even though it snowed.
Cody Giroux
We camped at Jimmy Giroux’s cabin in Swan Hills. Then we made some bows and arrows.
Page 28 - School News ~ HPE
The HPE Grade 6 class is getting a pet!
In about five weeks a baby guinea pig will be joining the class. Eric Larson and Kolby
Williscoft wrote a letter on behaviour of the class and presented to principal Jamie Babcock.
After speaking with the class she decided that “yes” the class could have a pet. Students
will now write resumes to become pet caretakers.
Tot Talk "Not counting garbage dumps, where is the messiest place?"
Find out who replied “The sewer! I know it's the messiest place! My Dad's been there and he's
told me!”, in this weeks paper.
