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April 7, 2010

Deserved honour

Long-time High Prairie firefighter Tony Belli, left, receives his Services Exemplary Medal marking 30 years of service to the fire department from Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen at the High Prairie Emergency Services Ball March 30. Dan Gillmor and Ken Melnyk also received medals; their photos are on page 10 along with other coverage of the event. “What an honour to do that,” said Calahasen after presenting the medals.

Council continues lobby for federal prison
The M.D. of Big Lakes council continues to investigate the possibility of a federal prison being located in the area.

Food bank's donations down but demand remains high
The High Prairie and District Food Bank found 2009 very challenging due to the recession and the high demand for its services.

MSP is a work in progress
Work continues for the Town of High Prairie’s municipal services plan, but a milestone was reached March 24 when council approved the five pillars for the plan.

Rodeo coming to Agriplex April 24-25
Rodeo fans will get their first taste of action for the coming season April 24-25 when the High Prairie Agricultural Society hosts the 2010 Spring Rodeo.

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Electricians can learn at NLC
Students wanting to become electricians will soon be able to complete all their schooling at Northern Lakes College.

Net luring a concern for RCMP
A recent suspected case of Internet luring in Slave Lake is prompting RCMP concerns about the safety of youth.

Tigers win medals at Edmonton Trials
The High Prairie Tiger Taekwondo Club continues to have a very successful season.

Poloz wins 8th mixed curling title in 10 years
The High Prairie Curling Club’s Mixed League concluded its season March 24 with its club finals.

Remembering what is important
My first memories as a child always involved my family closely working together to establish great relationships.

Regional: Spoiled kid on the block
Last year, this newspaper reflected on why highways into the city of Calgary are expanding from six lanes to eight and ten lanes.

Theresa's Tidbits: Abuse scandal puts Catholic church at crossroads
This is a difficult column for me to write – but I have to write it.

‘Twilight’ intense, thrilling drama
Many vampire movies and stories are notorious for being over-the-top gore fests, but ‘Twilight’ is a welcome departure for the genre.

Lifes Like That: Right as right can be
It seemed like a close thing to a vacation – I mean, a whole week alone in my home with no kiddies.

Religious: When enough is truly enough
The light of the sun could still be seen over the amber colored tree-line. Summer held its fury, baking the prairie lands as midnight loomed and the stillness of the forest reigned.

2010 Emergency Services Ball
a collection of printed and unprinted photos from the 2010 Emergency Services Ball

Provincial Supp. Ads
a collection of ads from the Provincial Supplement

Belly dancers delight large crowd
Story and a collection of printed and unprinted photos from "Belly dancers delight large crowd”

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