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November 04, 2009
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Princesses and pumpkins
Six-year-old Sarah Brown, left, carefully draws on her pumpkin under the watchful eye of Crystal Webb.
Brown and Webb were two of many people to participate in the Pomeroy Inn and Suites third annual pumpkin
carving contest Oct. 31. So many people attended this year’s contest tables were set up in the lobby to
accommodate pumpkin carvers.
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Grouard fire hall opens to fanfare
With a couple of axe chops to a hose line by M.D. of Big Lakes Reeve Alvin Billings and Lesser Slave Lake
MLA Pearl Calahasen, the new Grouard fire hall is officially open for business.
People erring on the side of caution
The vaccination clinic at the High Prairie Health Complex was busy Oct. 28, as people sought the influenza
and H1N1 vaccinations.
Bottle Stop also offers oil, battery recycling options
Those wishing to recycle their used motor oil and batteries need look no further than the recycling facility at
the Bottle Stop.
Friendship Centre Elder’s Banquet Dec. 5
The High Prairie Friendship Centre will hold its 29th annual Elders’ Christmas banquet at the Eagle’s
Nest Complex Dec. 5.
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Geocaching: a fun endeavour
As Ken Caissie drives down a Gloryland road, his GPS tells him he is 45 metres from a treasure trove. He
parks and walks into the trees, looking for a camouflaged peanut butter jar which holds a cache of items.
Debate over nuclear power highlights pros and cons
It was standing room only into the hallway as hundreds of people crammed into the Sawridge Hotel banquet
room in Peace River last week to hear Dr. Helen Caldicott and Dr. Duane Bratt debate the pros and cons of
nuclear power.
Pirates show no mercy
Total dominance was the only way one could describe the Falher Pirates’ season-opening 9-1 North Peace
Hockey League win at High Prairie Oct. 29.
Editorial: Better to be safe than sorry
Early last week the H1N1 vaccine was made available to Canadians. Since last Monday, concerned citizens
have been flooding the gates at vaccination clinics across the country.
Provincial: New recipe for success needed
If there’s one thing you can take to the bank, it’s a fact that 99 times out of 100, people in charge are not
prepared for disaster.
Theresa's Tidbits: 4-H'ers a good breed
Two items have caught Tidbits’ attention in the past week or so. One is about an enthusiastic group of youth,
doing a lot of good; the other is about an incident which raises a vital concern.
DVD Corner: ‘Snow White’ is too happily ever after
Walt Disney’s earliest animation projects were well known for their “happily ever after” feel, including 1937’s
‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’, a storytelling style which is out of fashion in the early 21st century.
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