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December 16, 2009

Bread for the soul

Bethlehem means ‘House of Bread’ so it was only fitting one of the interactive stations at A Night In Bethlehem at the High Prairie Christian Centre Dec. 12 featured bread making. Children 4-10 years were invited to the hands-on Holy Land experience which included crafts, shops, food and fun. Of course, a manger scene with Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus completed the presentation. About 30 children and their parents braved the bitterly cold temperatures to attend. Above, six-year-old Shayla Chalifoux makes bread with Anna, played by Lynne Wilson.

Sucker Creek Women’s Shelter receives $10,000+ donation
The Sucker Creek Women’s Shelter has received a donation of $10,725.52, thanks to the volunteer efforts of Darlene Lightning-Mattson and Edna Willier.

EDSRC won’t close hall, Firemen’s Market survives
Fears the Enilda Firemen’s Market may be forced to close because the Enilda and District Society for Recreation and Culture was considering closing the hall can now be put to rest.

Law enforcement prepares for Christmas
As people make their Christmas party and holiday plans, they are reminded law enforcement will be out in force to remove the threat of impaired drivers from public roads.

Multi-purpose child care facility plans released
Day care in High Prairie is a major need and efforts continue to have a multi-use child care facility built in town.

Tourism board extends open arms to town council
Lesser Slave Lake Regional Tourism is inviting the Town of High Prairie to become a member.

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Traditional arts beneficial
The traditional Aboriginal arts sessions offered weekly at the Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre are not just a way of making beautiful items.

The new experts in heavy-duty truck parts
The Lesser Slave Lake and Smoky River regions have a new store to service needs in the heavy truck, trailer and industrial equipment industry.

Back-to-back wins has Regals back in hunt
A week ago it looked like the High Prairie Regals were in big trouble with a 2-7 record and three games against the East Division’s best clubs smack in their headlights.

Editorial: Tis the season, of course
I greeted my friendly restaurant buddy with the usual.

Provincial: Hospital “Transformation’’ Project coming
It’s a little known fact High Prairie and region once had among the best ambulance services in Alberta.

Theresa's Tidbits: Responsibility a bygone word?
The smashed hood of my car has prompted me to think about the area of responsibility for one’s actions.

DVD Corner: 'G.I. Joe' is fun, but over the top
Another 1980’s Hasbro toy line and animated TV series has been turned into a modern live action flick, ‘G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra’, which is a good piece of entertainment for the most part.

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.

Religious: Our Christmas traditions
Merry Christmas and may your celebrations of our Lord Jesus Christ’s birth bring you joy, contentment, love and peace throughout the coming year!

These community minded businesses remind you “Don’t Drink and Drive”.
A collection of ads from "These community minded businesses remind you “Don’t Drink and Drive”.”

Promotions, games at cadets’ dinner
Story and a collection of printed and unprinted photos from "Promotions, games at cadets’ dinner”

Dazzling Christmas display unveiled
Story and a collection of printed and unprinted photos from "Dazzling Christmas display unveiled”

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