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October 10, 2012

Comfy cozy

High Prairie Quilt Guild learning committee coordinator Marla Willier, left, and vice president Susan Nielsen show off the quilt that is the guild’s grand prize in this year’s raffle. Tickets are on sale from members and clubs around town. The guild hosts its annual show and sale Oct. 20-21 at St. Andrew’s School where the draw for the quilt will be held. Please see next week’s South Peace News for a full preview on the show and sale.

Mayor resigns; ability to govern crippled

“An honourable man is leaving politics,” said an emotional Town of High Prairie CAO Keli Tamaklo before reading Town of High Prairie Mayor Rick Dumont’s letter of resignation at council’s Oct. 3 meeting.

Sharkawi grills minister on hospital

Mixed messages concerning the status of High Prairie’s proposed new hospital were delivered in strong words at the Town of High Prairie’s council meeting Oct. 3.

Completion of Kinuso elevator almost halted

An 11th hour donation from the M.D. of Big Lakes will ensure the restoration of the Kinuso elevator is completed.

Gun club hosts annual shoot

The High Prairie Fish and Game Association hosted its annual Fall Open House Shoot on Sept. 30, and in addition to fantastic weather, the club attracted some awesome competitors.

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Right choice, only choice

For all the mistakes he made during his tenure as mayor of High Prairie, Rick Dumont has to be given credit for making his last decision the right choice.

The gamble of building big facilities

Rexall owner Daryl Katz wants to build a new arena for the Edmonton Oilers franchise and is pretty close to sealing the deal with the City of Edmonton.

Mayberry in High Prairie? It can happen!

The main theme is simply whistled: a barefoot boy following his father, a uniformed sheriff on his lunch break. Both are carrying fishing poles. They walk, their destination being a fishing hole. The credits roll and are spoken.

Spotlight: Watershed Council gets a $25,000 boost

PennWest, the energy company operating in the Slave Lake area, has donated $25,000 to the Lesser Slave Lake Watershed Council (LSWC), to help with its programs.

Spotlight: Citizens for and against the wolf bounty program to make their case

The M.D. of Big Lakes will hear from all parties Oct. 15 when they debate whether or not to continue the controversial wolf bounty program.

Your Horoscope for the second week of October

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, big plans are in place, and you can be excited about the prospect for some change. Make a few adjustments each day and the transition will go smoothly.