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August 3, 2011


Bubble head!

Hope Keshen makes a bubble which perfectly frames her head during the Vacation Bible Camp July 28 at High Prairie St. Mark’s Anglican Church. Children attended the camp July 26-29 and played several games, completed crafts, participated in plays and sang songs. The High Prairie United Church co-sponsored the camp.



Long-term care beds rise to 67

The new High Prairie Health Complex will have more long-term care beds than first anticipated.


Couple appeals property tax assessment

A High Prairie couple who is not pleased with their property tax assessment sought to appeal it last week.


Museum promotes Aboriginal culture

Grouard was the place to be July 23, as the public learned about First Nations, as well as Métis and other settlers in the late 19th century.


Children learn in fun way about God at Bible camp

High Prairie St. Mark’s Anglican Church and the High Prairie United Church co-hosted a Vacation Bible School July 26-29

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Local seniors part of record-setting team

Five High Prairie seniors and one from Gift Lake brought home medals from the 2011 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games.




Editorial: Living doesn’t get any better

I must admit, I love all the seasons and each special quality they bring to living in northern Alberta.


Local: Welcome, y'all / Heads above water

Right now, we’re in the middle of what we always call High Prairie’s biggest party of the year. / In some places, it’s a traffic jam when Fred and Bert, each in their own vehicle, come together at the same time at the main intersection in town, and neither can make up his mind which one should go first.


DVD Corner: "Insidious" will thrill, chill moviegoers

The haunted house genre is served greatly with the latest movie, Insidious, as it will stand well alongside movies like the 1979 version of The Amityville Horror.






Rodeo Supplement: High Prairie’s biggest bash ready to roll

If there is one thing High Prairie and area residents know how to do, it’s throw a good party.


Rodeo Supplement: Everybody loves a parade!

The Peace Country’s best parade will once again wind its way through High Prairie’s streets Aug. 2 to the delight of thousands.


Rodeo Supplement: Rodeo Schedule

2011 High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Schedule


Rodeo Supplement: Royal Purple puts out call for volunteers

It's time for people to step up and make a difference for as little as a few hours of your time.


Rodeo Supplement: High Prairie & Area Rodeo Greetings

These local businesses like to welcome everyone to the 51st Annual Elks Pro Rodeo





Spotlight: Rolling into High Prairie for the 2011 auto show

This year’s 3rd annual Custom and Classics Car automobile show held at the Gordon Buchanan Centre in High Prairie July 23, had something special for every visitor.


Spotlight: Help sought to preserve last telegraph pole

The Grouard Historical Society is seeking the public’s help to preserve the last known telegraph pole which was part of a line running from Police Point to Hudson’s Hope, B.C.


Digger's Corner: The rural Alberta advantage?

“Oh Lord, I lost you, I found you, I held you all night long.”


Natural Health: Keeping insects away-naturally

With summer vacation and camping season in full force, we all know that with the summer fun comes the swarms of those annoying insects, and we all know how important it is to protect ourselves from the hungry pests.


Your Horoscope for the first week of August

Famous Birthdays: July 31 - Dean Cain, Actor (45), August 1 - Coolio, Rapper (48), August 2 - Hallie Eisenberg, Actress (19), August 3 - Tom Brady, Athlete (34), August 4 - Jeff Gordon, NASCAR driver (40)





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