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Front Page - Local author on Bestseller’s list A High Prairie author’s launch of her new book has already met tremendous success.

Page 3 - ‘People of High Prairie deserve to know’ Continued delays and lack of information on plans for the new High Prairie Hospital have everyone frustrated, a committee member told the High Prairie and Area Concerned Citizens Health Committee Oct. 14. Light Up fireworks denied Fireworks will not be permitted as part of the Winter Light Up Nov. 27, says the Town of High Prairie’s public works committee. Grover selected as council’s interim CAO High Prairie town council has selected Archie Grover of Edmonton as the interim CAO.

Page 5 - Almost 6,000 beavers killed in last 11 years They may be a national symbol, but they’re a major pest to many in the M.D. of Big Lakes. Calls top 100, says fire chief Gould M.D. of Big Lakes fire departments have responded to over 100 calls so far this year during a busy year, says fire chief John Gould.

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Page 10 - Badger wins ‘Titan’ic struggle! High Prairie Freson IGA held a pomegranate eating contest Oct. 10 in the foyer. About 10 children decided to see if they could eat the tasty fruit first. Some discovered the fruit wasn’t as delicious as anticipated but still tried to “chow down” to win first prize.

Page 11 - Wholesome Jo’s re-opens after fire Officially open Sept. 16, Wholesome Jo’s had to close down the next day following an electrical fire.

Page 14 - Rarin’ to go to Slave Lake Teachers and students of the Grouard School Bike Club took to the road Oct. 16, cycling from Grouard Northland School to Slave Lake. Weather halts exchange station A new natural gas exchange station has been built, but it won’t be installed until 2010 because of the weather, says public works superintendent Vern Walker.

Page 15 - Sports
Down and out! The High Prairie Legionnaires hosted the Peace River Chiefs in the Sports Palace Oct. 16 for an exhibition game. Above is the first goal of the game early in the first period. NPHL Line FAIR’s only exhibition game was a 6-4 loss to DC Oct. 17; PR had not played at press time. PR says they’ve lost a few defenceman from last year’s team.

Page 16 & 17 - E.W. Pratt recognizes academic achievement at annual fall awards E.W. Pratt High School acknowledged the efforts of its top academic students for the 2008-09 school year Oct. 15 with a celebration in the gymnasium.

Page 18 - M.D. of Big Lakes Notebook
More information needed, says band Swan River First Nation is considering a contribution to the enhanced policing program.
Wolff’s proposal gets blessing Mike Wolff’s proposal to amend a land-use bylaw to rezone his property near Faust received the M.D.’s blessing Oct. 14.
Swan River sends thank-you Swan River First Nation sent council a thank-you note for their sponsorship of the Annual Rodeo and Sports Days.
Council supports Agriplex upgrades Improvements to the Agriplex continue and the M.D. – as promised – continues to lend a helping hand.

Page 19 - Fun Page
Crossword Puzzle, High Prairie Trivia, Weekly Recipe Pumpkin Swirl Cake, Find-a-Word The Ministerial Column.

Page 20 - This date in history Railway reaches Strawberry Creek in 1914
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Round Dance at college Nov. 20 Northern Lakes College will be hosting a Round Dance Friday, Nov. 20 at the Grouard Campus gymnasium.

Page 21 - School News ~ Bishop Routhier
Shiver your summer clothes away Fall temperatures are here! Students are wearing warmer clothes to keep warm on the playground. Principal Bruce Joudrey asks all students to wear proper clothing at school to prevent the chances of getting sick.
Thankful staff and students Staff and students prepared for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Students made crafts and other related activities.
What’s happening in Grade 4? Grade 4 students continued to have a busy month. They are learning to sing songs from the radio, mountains in Social Studies, and garbage and types of dumps and recycling in Science.
ATCO Energy “electrifies” students The ATCO Energy Team visited the school Oct. 13. The Super Power Group entertained students while sending them messages about electrical and natural gas safety.
Grade 2 proverbs Students in Grade 2 were asked to finish the following sentence: Don’t count your chickens until….
Say “Good Day” to Miss McKay Lorna McKay is the Grade 6 teacher at Bishop Routhier School. Previously, she was the principal in East Prairie. She completed her degree at the University of Alberta because she always wanted to be a teacher.
Headstart teacher will be missed This week’s articles are dedicated to Georgette Chalifoux who recently passed away. She was one of the Headstart teachers and will be in our hearts forever.

Page 21 - School News ~ Bishop Routhier
Electrifying message in live theatre Don’t overload the electrical outlet, or zap! Watch out for noxious fumes from the natural gas stove!

Page 28 - Tot Talk "What happens when you sneeze with no handkerchief?"
Find out who replied “Someone would have to say, 'Excuse you!' and germs would go on the floor!”, in this weeks paper.
Play program asking for used school supplies The High Prairie Play Program Association is seeking donations of used school supplies and craft supplies.
Bylaw paves way for wind power High Prairie residents who wish to install small wind turbines for their properties now have the option.