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December 9, 2009
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Smiles all around!
Santa Claus was a fortunate man Dec. 6 at the High Prairie Municipal Library’s Christmas Party. Since
Mrs. Claus didn’t make the trip – she had to stay home and bake cookies for everyone at the North Pole –
he sought the help of two elves to make the day a big success. Brianne Sanders, left, and Gabrielle Porter
were more than willing to help Santa give away treats and colouring books to happy children.
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Firemen’s Market faces financial crunch
It’s a tradition over 10 years running but it may soon be ending. The Enilda Firemen’s Market faces the grim
possibility of closing if efforts to increase revenue by the Enilda and District Society for Recreation and
Culture don’t come to fruition.
Economic alliance funds Pennycress research
The Lesser Slave Lake Economic Alliance has invested $29,000 in Stan Peacock’s Pennycress research
initiative, which could one day become an additive for biodiesel fuel.
Pleasantview Lodge rolls out welcome mat
Christmas came early at Pleasantview Lodge Nov. 27, as they held their annual tea and bazaar for the public.
Empty shelves has food bank worried needy will go hungry
Many of the shelves at the High Prairie and District Food Bank are low or empty and as the recession has hit
many families hard, the need this Christmas will likely be greater than ever.
Santa at CRC’s annual Christmas party
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! Santa and Mrs. Claus were the guests of honour at the High Prairie and
District Children’s Resource Council’s Christmas party. It was held at the Bethel Baptist Church Nov. 27
with about 70 people attending.
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The callousness of abandoning carcasses
Every year, Fish and Wildlife Officers investigate hundreds of shot and left wildlife cases, many of which go
unsolved.
Judicial clerks keep busy
A judicial clerk’s life is a busy one. That’s the conclusion of Vincent Lenos, who has done the job for four
years.
Slow start Chargers’ downfall in loss to Cougars
An early 16-4 deficit proved to be the difference as the Valleyview Hillside Cougars won the opening game
of the basketball season over the hometown E.W. Pratt Chargers Dec. 3.
Editorial: Different second time around
At one point or another, everyone should pick up a book they disliked and start reading it again, particularly
ones that have been collecting a lot of dust over the years.
Local: History in the making
Those in High Prairie wondering about property taxes may take an interest in the Town’s budget hearings.
The meetings began less than two weeks ago.
Theresa's Tidbits: Agriculture program valuable – and necessary
Of all the field trips I ever took in school, one stands out: an excursion by my Grade 2 class to a classmate’s
farm.
DVD Corner: ‘Day After Tomorrow’ is preposterous
Director Ronald Emmerich has a fetish for end-of-the-world, apocalyptic tales, including 2004’s
‘The Day After Tomorrow’ – a storytelling style which stretches believability beyond the breaking point.
All I want for Christmas....
All sorts of things come with warning labels and possible side-effects. Why not breast-feeding? I mean,
someone should be letting young women know what can (will) happen to this one very-important body part.
Not anti-breast-feeding material, just a good, honest, information packet.
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