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October 5, 2011
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One of these things doesn't belong here!
High Prairie fire chief Ken Melnyk, centre, welcomed four of the mascots who arrived at the beginning of High Prairie FireChase Oct. 2 at Jaycee Park. The fundraiser was another resounding success with the raffle for the 2012 RZR, donated by Hebert’s Motor Sports, raising about $9,000 alone. Over 170 people participated in the run or walk. Left-right are Alberta Health Services mascot Panda, Sparky the Fire Dog, Melnyk, High Prairie’s mascot Dolly Wally and Alberta Forestry’s Bertie the Beaver. Arriving later were ACO Electric’s Louis the Lightning Bug and the A&W Root Bear.
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Ogg honoured for work with air cadets
Colleagues are praising the work of their comrade after she was given an Award of Excellence for outstanding service to the air cadet program.
Vuong sweeps PRJH's Grade 9 awards
Students who demonstrated academic excellence during the 2010-11 school year received their awards at Prairie River Junior High Sept. 21.
Buchanan recognized for exemplary service
The accolades, tributes and standing ovations were prominent for Gordon Buchanan, with people coming from near and far to celebrate his lifetime of business success and philanthropy.
Community rallies for cancer-stricken boy
A former Peavine Métis Settlement family is thankful to everyone who provided financial support in a time of great need.
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Couch firing anything but blanks
It’s a sport not many people know about, but a local man is trying to change that.
Editorial: Life in the great outdoors
Students at Mihtatakaw Sipiy School in Driftpile First Nation are the beneficiaries of the work of Ross and Lori Giroux.
Regional: We must remember our past
On page 7 of this week’s South Peace News, you will find Marg Jacobsen’s letter regarding a number of High Prairie heroes. It is worthwhile to note that, for the most part, our local failure to recognize heroes and heroines isn’t just a High Prairie failure. It’s a Canadian failure.
Religon: 'Lord, give us a sign'
What is the sign of Jonah? When the Pharisees and the teachers of the law asked Jesus for a miraculous sign to prove his authority, Jesus answered, “An evil and adulterous generation asks for a miraculous sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.” (Matthew 12:39 and Luke 11:29)
Spotlight: Lots of action at NAIRA rodeo finals
The season has come to an end for the North American Indian Rodeo Association, with the rodeo finals being held at the High Prairie Agriplex Sept. 23-25.
Spotlight: Fishing with the game wardens
Game Wardens! Who are they and what do they do?
Your Horoscope for the first week of October
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you can't help but feel like you're on cloud nine this week. It's full of love and romance, and it's something you have been craving for a long time.
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