More than a few people were asking where Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair was July 30. No sighting of him at the High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo Parade.
The Page cannot remember when a serving MLA missed the parade. It probably occurred before but not too often.
Sinclair has also not responded to numerous requests the last few months from South Peace News on various issues. Sad to say, Sinclair is becoming another Pat Rehn aka the absent MLA.
Lesser Slave Lake constituents were spoiled for over 30 years by having Pearl Calahasen and Danielle Larivee visiting so often. Both did an amazing job at keeping a presence in the riding.
Actually, spoiled is a terrible choice of words. Isn’t visiting the constituency their job?

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The Page is a very well-read person!
Last week, The Page discovered a cat has 32 muscles in each ear! Each ear! Wow! No wonder they hear all those mice!
What The Page learns from reading the comics inside the Dubble Bubble packages!
Next week, The Page might wow its readers with wisdom from the Froot Loops box!

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A guy was spotted at a supermarket in Ottawa buying three dozen eggs and nothing else.
“Why would a guy be buying three dozen eggs?” the curious cashier asked him.
“Well, I got invited to Justin Trudeau’s house and I didn’t want to go unprepared!’

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Did you know that Aug. 5 was Heritage Day?
The Page admits it slipped his mind but there were no celebrations occurring the Page was aware of.
Alberta Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued the following statement on Heritage Day:
“Alberta is home to many groups of people who have made our province strong and free, before, and since, Alberta joined confederation in 1905. In the past 119 years, Albertans of every background have driven innovation, spurred entrepreneurialism and built the community spirit that defines our province. Alberta’s diversity continues to be one of our province’s greatest assets, and on Heritage Day, Alberta’s government is celebrating this diversity.”
The Page does not argue the point but where were the celebrations?
Back to that old problem: you have to have people willing to organize such events.
Imagine a celebration where many cultures got together and offered a taste of food in their home country. The Page would certainly be there!

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Finally! An event The Page can afford to attend!
The High Prairie Municipal Library held its Penny Carnival Aug. 8. As usual, a terrific turnout and lots of fun! Even The Page had to scrape up some savings to attend. Just kidding!
A little history on the penny. Hard to believe it is now over 10 years since it was taken out of circulation much to the delight of cashiers everywhere! The Canadian penny was taken out of circulation in Canada Feb. 4, 2013. The last penny was made at the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg May 4, 2012.
The big question since the penny was removed was, “How long will it take the government to take the nickel out of circulation?”
Back to the Penny Carnival. Years ago, staff spent a lot of time rolling pennies to take to the bank. Yes, the children attending actually paid to play games with pennies. Today, they buy tickets with other cash.

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On the subject of cash, the Page’s former employer, Peter Schierbeck at the Fairview Post, had a “sheet” of $1 bills printed and sent to him. Before they were cut. He had them framed and hung in the office. They were about six feet by six feet.
The Page can’t remember how many dollar bills there were in the frame but it was really cool to look at!

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And continuing on the theme of cash, there are many arguments for and against a cashless society i.e, cards used instead of cash.
As far as the Page is concerned, phooey!
Cards make it possible for the bank or whoever to track every single transaction you make. The Page says no one has the right to know where and when you spend your money!

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A Conservative walks up to Justin Trudeau.
“If I throw a stick, will you go away?”

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Roses are red,
Your blood is too.
You look like a monkey,
And belong in a zoo.
Do not worry,
I will be there too.
Not in the cage
But laughing at you!

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Have a great week!