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Page 2 - Sound of music Blake Cisaroski tries his skill on the steelpan, a Caribbean musical instrument. Missionaries Anthony and Barbara Manswell brought the instrument with them during a presentation of their work at the High Prairie Church of the Nazarene Nov 17.

Page 4 - Careful, now! High Prairie Municipal Library assistant librarian – programming Kayla Killoran, helps Zoe Blacha, 9, with her craft during an activity held Nov. 20. Five children attended and each painted and assembled a craft from wooden pieces.

Page 5 - Food bank looking for new home The High Prairie and District Food Bank is seeking help from the Town of High Prairie to find a new location, as it’s cramped for space.
Fire damages truck A fire has damaged a 1991 Ford Ranger pickup, but the driver was not injured.

Page 7 - Letters to the Editor
EDO’s response ‘ludicrous’
Re: Economic Officer has ‘no answer’ Nov. 25, 2009, edition of South Peace News: I read with dismay and astonishment the above article on the Town of High Prairie’s Economic Development Pursuit Committee’s meeting.

Page 9 - The Page

Page 11 - Proctective Services Committee notebook
Peace officer’s activity report
High Prairie peace officer Alan Bloom issued his October report during the protective services committee meeting Nov. 20.
October enforcement services report
Peace officers Alan Bloom and Mark Morrical picked up seven dogs running at large and turned four over to the Prairie Animal Rescue Society, while three were returned to their owners.
Bronson submits October report M.D. of Big Lakes peace officer Cory Bronson issued his activity report to the protective services committee.
Fire chief’s October report High Prairie fire chief Ken Melnyk presented his October report to the committee.

Page 12 - Noise complaint forwarded to council The Town’s protective services committee can do nothing more about Tammy Napier’s noise complaint against Carillion Canada and is forwarding it to council.
Local Golden Age Club makes funding request The High Prairie Golden Age Club is requesting $10,000 from the Town of High Prairie to operate its seniors’ bus.
Time to help area’s needy The deadline is fast approaching to help make someone’s Christmas in the High Prairie region a little brighter.
Mowing the grass this soon? Anita Fisher is the winner of a Yard Man lawn mower from POPS Home Hardware and Building Centre. Manager Ron Shunter presented the lawn mower to her Nov. 26.

Page 13 - MLA promises turkeys for hampers Family and Community Support Services expects to require 60 hampers for its annual Christmas Angels program.

Page 17 - Sports
Tigers purrrrfect!
The High Prairie Tigers Taekwondo Club went to the Tiger Challenge Taekwondo Tournament in Edmonton Nov. 14 and returned home with many medals to adorn their trophy cases.
Raiders open at home, Saints on road The Smoky River Junior High School Basketball League is ready to open its season Dec. 3 on three fronts.

Page 18 - Sports
Scorpions win 13 trophies at Whitecourt tournament!
The High Prairie Scorpions Taekwondo Club competed at the Whitecourt Taekwondo 20th Anniversary Tournament Nov. 21 in the new Miller Centre. The club sent nine competitors and won 13 trophies.
5-goal first period costs midgets A five-goal first period proved to be their downfall as the High Prairie Legionnaires lost an 8-6 decision at Peace River Nov. 22.

Page 19 - 21 - Sports
Curling dates, All Peace Minor Hockey League, Bowling, NPHL Line, NPHL Leading Scores, NPHL Penalty Leaders, NPHL Summaries, NPHL Standings, NPHL Standings

Page 23 - Fun Page
Crossword Puzzle, High Prairie Trivia, Weekly Recipe Whipped Shortbread, Soft Ginger Cookies, Find-a-Word St. Mark's Nativity Celebration.

Page 24 - This date in history Cadillac makes it to Peace River in 8 hours
From the pages of the Grouard News
A meeting of the hockey club was held in Mr. St. Germain’s office on Monday night last (Dec. 2), owing to the many attractions in town, only a few put in an appearance, but they decided to again tackle the rink proposition and Tuesday afternoon was to have seen the second start with an army of 20 on hand. - Dec. 7, 1912 Grouard News
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Page 25 - School News ~ Peavine Bishop Routhier
Peavine students collecting soup labels
Students have an opportunity to get free merchandise for their school. They need to bring in labels from eligible Campbell products. It is the 11th anniversary and Bishop Routhier School is trying to make it the best ever! Open House in Peavine Various organizations set up their displays at the community Rec-Centre. The purpose was to inform the public of their services. Scholastic Book Fair….Books for Sale!!!! It is that time again for the annual book fair at Bishop Routhier School. The public can visit the school from November 23 – December 2, 2009 from 8:00 – 3:30 p.m. Teacher Attends E.C.E. Conference Ms. Luther, the grade 2 teacher at Bishop Routhier School attended an Early Childhood Education workshop held in Calgary November 12-14th, 2009.

Page 26 - School News ~ St. Andrew's School
Duchesneau elected prime minister
Congratulations to all the Grade 5-6 students who participated in the election. Each candidate did an amazing job. For Prime Minister it is Keana Duchesneau! The premier is Erica Lovsin! The secretary is Caitlyn Keshen! The Grade 5A Mayor is Chase Blackhurst, the Grade 5B Mayor is Emma Keay, the Grade 6A Mayor is Billie Cowell and the Grade 6B Mayor is Harmony Cunningham! Tot Talk "What animal or bird does your Mom act like the most?" Find out who replied “I would say closest to a tiger because I know what their sound is and it's close to my Mom!”, in this weeks paper.

Page 27 - School News ~ HPE
HPE organizing another sports night
Hi! This is Zoe and Jessica with this week’s High Prairie Elementary School Peer Group news report.





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