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May 26, 2010
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Veteran honoured!
Lorne Napier, right, receives his 50-year Legion Membership Medal from current High Prairie Royal Canadian Legion president Don
Ebbett May 19 at the Legion Hall. Napier actually has more than 50 years of service. He joined the Legion shortly after the Second World
War but let his membership lapse in about 1958 for a couple years. Legion rules dictate the years are wiped from the record after membership
lapses for two years. Napier joined again the Legion again in 1960 and has been a member for 50 consecutive years since. Murray Couch received
his Membership Medal last year. Please see photo of Tony Belli on page 4. He received his Past President Medal the same evening.
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Supernault wins Rosie Award
East Prairie resident Roseanne Supernault won the Alberta Rosie Award for Best Alberta Actress for her portrayal as Natalie Stoney in Blackstone.
Youth need empowerment, HOSTS tells town council
It is essential to provide youth with programming, empowerment and a sense of belonging – responsibilities which government and society must accept,
say members of the Helping Our Students to Succeed program.
Cabinet ministers complete whirlwind tour
It was the second time for Health Minister Eugene Zwozdesky, as he, Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen and Treasury Board President
Lloyd Snelgrove addressed a standing room only crowd in the boardroom at the High Prairie Health Complex May 18.
"We are not a Third World Country," Burger tells gov't
Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Natasha Burger, I am a registered nurse at the hospital and I am here to speak to you about the effects of
government cutbacks on health care in High Prairie.
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Children's fishing derby scheduled forJune 12
The Knights of Columbus McLennan/High Prairie Council is hosting their second annual children’s fishing at Winagami Lake Provincial Park June 12 and
donations and sponsorship are being sought.
Basarab sets record, Ching ties old mark
It won’t go down as one of the most stellar High Prairie School Division track and field divisional meets but two students still managed to break or tie division records.
Golf course releases tournament schedule
The High Prairie and District Golf Club’s tournament schedule is now available and golfers are encouraged to register as early as possible.
The value of taking time for you
When was the last time you did something for yourself?
Regional: For the lack of a stamp!
High Prairie continues its search for a big box store like Costco or Wal-Mart. This, despite a consultant’s prophecy last week the search won’t be successful.
Theresa's Tidbits: What next after ministers’ visit?
The recent cabinet tour stops in High Prairie and Slave Lake were certainly interesting, but they leave the question of what will happen now.
'Lady and the Tramp' a good classic
As a traditionally animated Disney tale from 1955, ‘Lady and the Tramp’ looks better than ever in the DVD format.
Lifes Like That: Maya Mayhem
Since we lost our German Shepard cross a few months ago there has been a definite void in our family, and I knew that we would be getting another
dog at some point. The breed didn’t necessarily matter, although I have definitely become partial to Shepards, and most definitely to larger dogs.
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