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December 23, 2009

Children of Jesus

Kindergarten students at High Prairie St. Andrew’s School belt out a song during their Christmas Concert Dec. 9. Rhiannon Bellerose, bottom, is the most enthusiastic of all but is not to be outdone by Dominic Deynaka, top left, and Alison Donahue. The students sang three songs before the Grade 1 students performed their musical.

Meet Joussard’s Olympic Torchbearer
When Doris Duchesneau received the call she was going to carry the Olympic Torch, she was very excited.

Local man trains Olympian hopefuls
In his continuing path to a successful coaching career, Quin Sekulich is training several bobsled teams for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C.

Preparing for the worst never stops
If a major disaster like a flood or tornado hit a community or several communities in the region, Sharon Strang has all the resources, contact information and procedures at the ready to deal with it.

Firefighters requesting new pumper truck
The High Prairie Fire Department is asking High Prairie town council to set aside $52,000 for a pumper truck replacement.

St. Mark’s re-enacts Christ’s birth
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, St. Mark’s Anglican Church continues to go the extra mile to make sure everyone knows the real reason for Christmas.

Christmas in Germany, Japan
Christmas is a special time, no matter where you live.

Advent’s importance celebrated
The official beginning to the Christmas season was celebrated Nov. 27 at High Prairie St. Andrew’s School with the annual Advent celebration.

The thrill of giving!
Many people mistake the holiday season as a time of year when you receive plenty of gifts.

A Bear-y Merry Christmas to all!
It was a very bear-y Christmas at St. Andrew’s School Dec. 9 as the Grade 1 students performed ‘A Bear-y Merry Christmas’ for a delighted audience.

Santa settles for the old favourites
Which music does Santa Claus prefer listening to at Christmas?

Magic of Christmas alive at HPE
Christmas is the time of year when miracles occur, children discovered at High Prairie Elementary School during their concerts Dec. 16-17.

Christmas is in the air at Gift Lake School
A Nativity Scene, ‘Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer’ and an anti-bullying message were part of Gift Lake School’s Christmas concert Dec. 16.

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Hand games making a comeback
First Nations hand games is making a comeback in Driftpile and it is drawing families and communities together again."So many people were falling out of path with family un-unitedness," says Florence Willier, Driftpile’s director of health.

Christmas around the world
Sinterklaas is Holland’s Christmas figure, Christmas is Heiligabend for German people, Czech Christmas a month-long affair, Philippinos go all out at Christmastime, Reveillon a vital part of a French Christmas, Lottery kicks off Spain’s Christmas season, Ukrainians have a six-week Advent, and Six-week fast prepares Romanians for Christmas.

Mr. Hockey honoured posthumously
The late Fred Spendiff has been honoured with a jersey and a banner for his many years of dedication to the sport of hockey in High Prairie.

Editorial: All I want for Christmas is a new health care system
I’ve decided all I want for Christmas is a completely modified health care system.

Regional: The year that was
It seems a short while ago we put 2008 to rest. Another year, some more bills paid. Another year, the grass grew, the sun set and the snow flew. Wars were fought. Accidents happened. Politicians made speeches and we paid more taxes.

Theresa's Tidbits: Christmas is a magical time
So here we are at Christmas. How are we doing? Are we running around like chickens with heads cut off, trying to buy presents for everyone and putting up the fanciest decorations we can find?

’Tis the season for Christmas movies
As with the DVD Corner column for Remembrance Day, this week’s column focuses on several movies for the Christmas holiday. Of course, has their own interpretation of the significance of Christmas, but the magic and spectacle of the holiday is what it’s all about. Season’s greetings!

Lifes Like That: Holiday Greetings
I love getting holiday news letters from family and friends, and really enjoy doing one up every year to tuck in a card alongside our goofy family photo.

Religious: The 12 Days of Christmas
During a time of intense religious persecution in England, “secret songs” or “coded music” was written to keep the faith alive and teach children about a faith in Christ.

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”

These community minded businesses like you wish you Happy Holidays
High Prairie & Area Dental Centre, A-1 Western Wear, Harry Jong, Fountain Tire, Homestead Seeds, Prairie River Gas Co-op, Prairie Cleaners, Shell, Rolf's, Medicine Shoppe, Jewellery Box, HPSD, KBS TV, TD, Kapown, Max Fuel, Park Theatre, She La's, Leonarda's, HP Vision, PVR, Brians Auto Body

These community minded businesses like you wish you Happy Holidays
Freson IGA, Richard's Lumber, Baron Oilfield, Simard Insurance, GPS Auto, Magic Wand, Anderson LP, Town of High Prairie, HP Museum, MD of Big Lakes, O's Ice Cream, Northern Lights, Dr. Boisson, Wholesome Jo's, Flaman Rentals, Squarehed Designs, Lyn Mar Travel, Norms Jewellery, Quality Communications, Said's Barbershop, Marigold, POPs.

These community minded businesses like you wish you Happy Holidays
Neufeld, Picture the Memories, HP Pet & Feed, Save it Safety Supplies, Century 21, Kal Tire, Heberts, Trends & Images, Larsen's General Store, Pearl Calahasen, Healing Waters, Seen's Photography, Driftpile School, KFC, Pizza Factory, Hendry's, Mohawk, Super A, Deerline, Strawberry Swirl, Buchanan Lumber, HP Beautification Society.

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