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Front Page - Turkey Curl Dec. 19 Curling of a different type will take centre stage at the Sports Palace Dec. 19 when the High Prairie Regals host the Peace River Stampeders.
Council hires treasurer The Town of High Prairie has hired Therese Wiebe as the new treasurer.

Page 3 - Chamber meeting cancelled The High Prairie and Area Chamber of Commerce’s meeting has been cancelled.

Page 4 - Reeling in a $2,800 donation The Golden Walleye Classic Society is pleased to present a cheque for $2,800 to the High Prairie Fire Department.

Page 5 - ‘Raise the roof’ dinner at High Prairie United Church The High Prairie United Church was filled to capacity Dec. 4 for the “Raise the Roof” spaghetti dinner.

Page 7 - Letters
Our shooting heritage is at stake For those of you who were not aware, the U.N. Firearms Marking Regulations Act may have come into effect Dec. 1.
Hide, hide, hide! “Even as we make difficult decisions about going to war, we must also think clearly about how we fight it ... that is why I prohibited torture. That is why I ordered the prison at Guantanamo Bay closed. And that is why I have reaffirmed America’s commitment to abide by the Geneva Conventions." - President Barack Obama to the world and Nobel Prize dignitaries in December 2009.

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Page 10 - Council writes off ‘doubtful accounts’ High Prairie town council has written off nearly $8,800 for utilities in arrears.

Page 12 - M.D. of Big Lakes proud recipient of Alberta’s Promise designation The M.D. of Big Lakes was named Dec. 4 as a partner in Alberta’s Promise, a provincial government initiative that acts as a catalyst for innovative partnerships promoting the growth of our children and youth.

Page 16 - CRC’s new vehicle means more service The High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council will be able to provide greater service to the region with its new vehicle, a 2008 Ford Escape, which pleases executive director Lindsay Davies.
HPCC Christmas Dinner open to all Anyone having no place to go on Christmas Day are invited to the High Prairie Christian Centre’s fourth annual Christmas dinner.

Page 18 - CCTV promotes offer Ross Burgar is offering the Town of High Prairie free video cameras for use at municipal buildings.
Angels among us! Even as renovations are taking place, Monahan Ford Kawasaki has still been able to provide space for the Angel Tree, which is part of he Santa’s Little Helper program, run by the High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council and the Church of Nazarene.

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Page 23 - Fun Page
Crossword Puzzle, High Prairie Trivia, Weekly Recipe English Yorkshire Pudding, Find-a-Word Decorate the Christmas Tree.

Page 24 - This date in history NPHL plays first games 56 years ago in 1953
From the pages of the Grouard News Messengers Thos. L. Gerard and Ed Drolet, of Edmonton, who have spent the past week here, left for their homes to spend Christmas on Wednesday morning last.... - Dec. 21, 1912 Grouard News
Fun Page answers

Page 25 - School News ~ Peavine Bishop Routhier
Holiday spirit abound at Bishop Routhier All grades are in the holiday mood! Students are busy decorating classroom doors in hopes of winning the contest for the best decorated door.
Extra Assistance at Christmas Principal Bruce invited workers from the community to assist teachers at this busy time of year. They all have been busy working one-on-one with students with classroom work and helping decorate the school for Christmas.
What is Christmas? Following are the answers to the question, “What is Christmas?” from various students at our school.

Page 26 - School News ~ Driftpile School
It feels a lot like Christmas at Driftpile This year, we had a door decorating contest throughout Driftpile School! We separated the contest into three categories: K4 to Grade 3; Grade 4 to Grade 8 and staff. All the staff purchased items for each category and we put together three prize baskets for the winners.
School has awards assembly Every month, our school has an award assembly. This year, we have brought prize incentives back into the school. Every student who receives an award for Perfect attendance, Most Improved, Most Cooperative and Helpful, Cultural appreciation award or Highest Achievement, gets their name in a class draw. Each class draws a name and that student receives an incentive prize.

Page 27 - School News ~ E.W. Pratt
Pratt students chosen for respect, good character Each month during the school year, E.W. Pratt High School will be selecting three outstanding students who best exhibit the qualities in a chosen characteristic. October was ‘character and respect’ month at Pratt; staff watched to see which students exhibited reliability not only to themselves but to staff and students. November’s theme was ‘patriotism’. Congratulations to this month’s students!
Destinie Getz - Grade 10 Destinie Getz’s favourite thing about E.W. Pratt is the sports she plays. In her spare time she likes to sing, play sports and draw. Getz was nominated for respect because she is very cooperative and helps other students. She is kind and thoughtful toward her peers. She is always the first one in any situation to lend a hand. To Getz, respect means you have to be kind to people and not to judge them. Staff at E.W. Pratt think those are great words to live by. Thanks, Destinie!
Levi Ehman - Grade 11 Levi Ehman’s favourite thing about E.W. Pratt is hanging out in the gym. His hobbies include building projects in Industrial Arts, playing sports and watching TV in his spare time. Ehman was nominated for respect because he is a fantastic individual. He is well-known for his charisma and humour and is able to balance the two with respect. He has been described by his teachers and classmates as polite, courteous, and not afraid to wave or say “Hi!” to those around. To Ehman, it is important to treat everybody with respect. It takes a person like him to add a little more to our great school. Thanks, Levi!
Tammy Calliou - Grade 12 Tammy Calliou’s favoirite thing about E.W. Pratt is Sarah Jenkins, Charis Gordey, Michelle Hannem and gym class. Her interests include the sports she plays: volleyball and basketball. Calliou was nominated for respect because she is a great role model for other students. She gives and gains respect from others. At her sports tournaments other coaches usually comment that she has great sportsmanship. Calliou is a leader on and off the court, in school and in the community as well. To Calliou, respect is a big part of what makes our world a better place. At Pratt, we thank her for being such a great representative of our school. Thanks, Tammy!

Page 28 - School News ~ HPE
Last call for Candy Cane Grams at HPE The peer group has been very busy selling, sorting and delivering Candy Cane Grams. Their last delivery is this Wednesday. With the money raised we will be able to support at least two families, through Santa’s Little Helpers and send money for the soldiers in Afghanistan to buy coffee and a doughnut this Christmas.
Tot Talk "How old should you be before you go partying?" Find out who replied “Seven and a half! I’m seven and a half now! I’m growing and I’m big enough! I’ll be eight in April!”, in this weeks paper.