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February 3, 2010
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The kick's the trick!
Master Simon Chung was the special guest Jan. 30 as the High Prairie Tigers Taekwondo Club held
testing for its students. Each student was tested in their category for belts under the watchful eye of
Chung, who lives in Edmonton. Above, Beth Cramer breaks a board with her foot during testing. The
board is being held by Garnet Daly, whose wife Darla, is head instructor of the Tigers.
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Committee pitches big box store proposal
A member of High Prairie town council’s economic development pursuit committee is worried over the
closure of several stores the last few weeks and wants to do something about it.
"Who's going to feed the homeless?" - Barsalou
Despite reductions in programs and staff, the High Prairie Friendship Centre will continue to operate
for youth and the homeless.
Officer moves to enhanced policing
Const. Chris Landry has been with the RCMP less than two years and he’s already sinking his
teeth into major crimes.
Meeting with new health boss in order
The High Prairie and Area Chamber of Commerce and High Prairie Concerned Citizens for Health
Committee are asking local politicians to make their presence known in Edmonton regarding the new
High Prairie Hospital.
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PRJH students exploring new worlds in Science
The Prairie River Junior High science fair had it all, from pedal power electricity to sound proofing materials.
Shock follows board dismissal
The recent dismissal of the Northland School Division board of trustees has been greeted with shock by the
High Prairie School Division board.
Regals face uphill battle
Like a good horse race, the battle for the final two playoff berths in the North Peace Hockey League’s
East Division will go down to the wire.
Female hockey stars looking forward to Games experience
Four of hockey’s finest from High Prairie and area will be playing for the Zone 8 team in the Lakeland
2010 Alberta Winter Games Feb. 4-7, in Bonnyville.
Advancement in technology = simplicity and elegance?
Advancements in technology also mean simplicity and elegance. One example of this is Apple’s
soon-to-released iPad.
Regional: Another day in paradise
High Prairie town council wonders if they should cut their numbers to five from the present seven.
The idea, according to mayor Rick Dumont, would save $40,000 to $50,000 per year.
Theresa's Tidbits: The more things change…
About a month ago, a coworker was cleaning out the shelves in the Lakeside Leader’s coffee room and
came across some magazines from the early 2000’s, most of which were the Alberta edition of Report
newsmagazine.
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