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July 11, 2012

Community mourns fallen angel

Mourners release hundreds of balloons of Tonesha Walker-Desjarlais’ favourite colours: lime green, red and yellow after the memorial walk July 5 to the Sports Palace from E. W. Pratt High School. The popular teenager, described by her father as his angel, was murdered in a senseless random act in Edmonton July 2.

Tears flow at memorial walk

Tears flowed freely and precious memories rekindled as over 400 people gathered July 5 to remember an East Prairie teenager killed in Edmonton during a senseless random attack July 2.

Attempt to sell home stopped by Municipal Affairs

An attempt by High Prairie town council to sell the house they own and offer to doctors rent free had to be tabled after they were advised by Municipal Affairs they didn’t have enough information to make that decision.

Canada Day at Triangle celebrates past and present

From rope making to blacksmithing, and tractor pulls to petting zoos, the Pioneer Thresherman’s Association grounds at Triangle offered something for everyone on Canada Day.

Crashin’ and crunchin’ at Triangle

The participants of the demolition derby held at the Pioneer Association Thresher-

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Not so unclear

A few weeks ago, one of the 100 or so weekly newspapers in Alberta got itself in a pickle. The details of this pickle aren’t clear.

As good as info as any

“Well, it sure seems busier.”

The gospel according to Snowball

A while ago, someone greeted me in the hardware store.

Spotlight: Minimum wage hike may or may not hurt businesses

Albertans making minimum wage will be earning 35 cents more per hour as of September 1, but that shouldn’t have a negative effect on businesses, say presidents of area Chambers of Commerce.

Spotlight: Bird walk gives a fascinating look at avian life

As they go through the town of McLennan, visitors often notice the Kimiwan Bird Walk and stop into its interpretive centre, says supervisor Carmen Chelick.

Your Horoscope for the second week of July

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul: Even the most organized people can get tripped up once in a while, Cancer. This week you may be unable to keep track of things. Keep your cool, and you will get it under control.