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Page 3 - Crown withdraws 6 charges against Tolko
Crown prosecutor Cameron Jose and Occupational Health and Safety Act officials have withdrawn
six of seven charges against Tolko Industries and a single charge against Valin Industrial
Mill Installations in connection with an accident causing the death of Heather Flaman.
Page 5 - Book now for business breakfast
The High Prairie and Area Chamber of Commerce is asking businesses planning to attend the
Small Business Week Breakfast to register by Oct. 16.
Police feared for boy’s life, court hears
A Gift Lake boy almost sliced his finger off last weekend, then led police and ambulance
personnel on a wild goose chase in efforts to find him and save his life.
Quaint quilts
In September, Picture the Memories featured the quilting work of Karen Nielsen at her store,
in a new location just north of TD Financial Bank.
Page 7 - The Page
Page 9 - Friendly Faces
Perlita Beaujon
Perlita Beaujon is a long way from her Caribbean island home of Curacao, but she decided to
come to High Prairie to be a new service advisor for Big Lakes Dodge.
Alyssa Bramley
Alyssa Bramley is a new hairstylist at Leonarda’s Beauty Salon, starting there Oct. 1.
Bramley also offers facial waxing.
Brittany Jarvis
Brittany Jarvis is a new hairstylist/cosmetician at Leonarda’s Beauty Salon, starting there
Sept. 2. Jarvis was born and raised in High Prairie.
Rhonda Keay
Rhonda Keay feels right at home as a new service advisor at Monahan Ford Kawasaki. Keay
started her new role Sept. 1, and is learning about it gradually.
Alex MacLeod
Alex MacLeod is new at Grouard Northland School, teaching Grades 7-9 Mathematics and Science.
Kory Reimer
Kory Reimer is originally from Fraser Lake, B.C., but now calls Alberta home. Reimer decided
on the teaching profession in high school.
Page 11 - Canada Barn near Guy a Canadian landmark
A Smoky River landmark is being seen across the country, at least by Canadians with the sniffles.
Man tells judge he no longer wants to be a nuisance
A Wabasca man will be spending the next 120 days in prison after becoming drunk and making
a major nuisance of himself.
Police begin October seatbelt blitz
Throughout the month of October, Alberta RCMP, along with other enforcement partners, will
step up efforts to educate drivers on the proper use of seatbelts and child safety seats.
Page 14 - Judge bans boy from playing video games
A High Prairie boy has been banned from playing electronic video games for one year as part
of his probation order.
Page 15 - Court Docket
Man backhands victim after racial slur
A High Prairie man will be paying a hefty fine after taking the law into his own hands.
Judge gives man last chance to stay out of jail
A compassionate judge has given a Whitefish man one last chance to stay out of prison.
Page 16 - 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.
Page 17 - Sports
Pictorial from the 2009 Chargers Invitational
Pictorial from the 2009 Chargers Invitational
Page 18 - Author shares experiences
High Prairie author Larry Loyie was one of many celebrities to attend the Grouard 100th
birthday celebration Sept. 26.
Page 19 - Fun Page
Crossword Puzzle, High Prairie Trivia,
Weekly Recipe Speedy Pasta Pie,
Find-a-Word Enilda Mud Bowl.
Page 20 - This date in history
First meeting held in 1953 to organize NPHL
Fun Page answers
Page 21 - School News ~ Bishop Routhier
“Meet our principal,” say Peavine reporters
Bruce Joudrey is the principal at Bishop Routhier School. Before working here, he was a
principal in a college for 11 years. He enjoys working with students and parents. As a
principal he gets to do both.
News from Headstart
Currently, they are focusing on the fall season. They’re also learning about their five senses.
Bulletin board beauty
Bulletin boards are displayed outside the classrooms in the school’s hallway.
Preparing for Grade 3 Math curriculum
Teacher Theresa Doody attended a workshop in Grande Prairie Sept. 30.
Cake Walk Goodies for Mascot Monies
Heather Hempstock organized a cake walk Sept. 30.
Grade 1 proverbs
Students in Grade 1 were asked the following question: What shouldn’t you cry over?
Page 21 - School News ~ HPE
Safety Patrols begin at HPE for another year
Our Safety Patrollers have been trained by AMA and they are ready for duty!
Jump Rope for Heart
On Friday, Oct. 16 we will be holding a Jump Rope for Heart event in the gym.
Popsicle sale Oct. 23
Grade 6 is having a Popsicle sale Oct. 23. They are raising money for their trip to
Edmonton next spring.
School council elections
All parents and guardians are welcome to attend our next school council meeting Oct. 20 at
7:30 p.m. Please bring your questions, concerns, and great ideas!
It’s guessing time!
On Monday, Oct. 13 all the classes in the school are invited to estimate how many
chocolates are in our container.
Page 28 - Tot Talk "What’s the best thing a man can do for his children?"
Find out who replied “Win! Win a trophy for running! The kids would be proud!”, in this
weeks paper.
