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What’s Happening Today – August 13, 2024

9:30 a.m. – Northern Sunrise County meets at council chambers.

10 a.m. – Noon – Drop-In Coffee at HP Golden Age Club.

1 – 3 p.m. – Elders Drop-in at HP Native Friendship Centre. Beading, Cards, Crafts, and more.

6 p.m. – Town of High Prairie meets in council chambers.

6:15 p.m. – Village of Donnelly meets in council chambers.

6:30 p.m. – Drop-in volleyball at St. Isidore Cultural Centre.

7 p.m. – Whist games at Big Meadow Hall north of Enilda.

Today’s Celebrity Birthdays – August 13, 2024

1422 – William Caxton, First English Printer

1655 – Johann Denner, Inventor of the Clarinet

1802 – Nikolaus Lenau, Faust Author

1860 – Annie Oakley, American Sharp Shooter

1866 – Giovanni Agnelli, Fiat Auto Maker

1895 – Bert Lahr, The Wizard of Oz Actor

1898 – Regis Toomey, Petticoat Junction Actor

1899 – Alfred Hitchcock, English Horror Film Director

1902 – Felix Wankel, Rotary-Piston Engine Inventor

1912 – Ben Hogan, American Pro Golfer

1926 – Fidel Castro, Cuban PM/President

1929 – Pat Harrington Jr., Danny Thomas Show Actor

1941 – Erin Fleming, Groucho Marx’s Companion

1947 – Gretchen Corbett, Rockford Files Actress

1947 – John Stocker, Canadian Voice Actor

1948 – Cliff Fish, Paper Lace Bassist

1949 – Bobby Clarke, Philadelphia Flyer

1951 – Dan Fogelberg, Longer Author/Singer

1955 – Betsy King, American Pro Golfer

1958 – Feargal Sharkey, The Undertones Rocker

1959 – Danny Bonaduce, Partridge Family Actor

1960 – Phil Taylor, 16-Time World Darts Champ

1963 – Sridevi Kapoor, India’s “Female Superstar”

1964 – Ian Haughland, The Final Countdown Singer

1970 – Alan Shearer, English Footballer

This Day in Local History – August 13, 2024

Aug. 13, 1904: Haldor Fevang is the first white baby born in the area.

Aug. 13, 1915: Edmonton’s Fred J. McBryan drowns in the West Prairie River while swimming with friends. Cramps is believed to be the reason.

Aug. 13, 1962: An estimated $23,000 in damages to the building and stock occurs as fire breaks out at High Prairie’s Alma’s Cafe on Main Street.

Aug. 13, 1969: Work crews are busy ripping out the interior and laying a new foundation at the old Lily’s Cafe building on Main Street in High Prairie.

Aug. 13, 1985: The High Prairie Playboys defeat the Gift Lakers 5-4 in two extra innings in the first game of the High Prairie and District Men’s Fastball League final.

Aug. 13, 1986: A request for town water from Bissell Brothers Lumber in Enilda is put on hold by High Prairie town council.

Aug. 13, 1988: Scott Greer, 14, of High Prairie, dies after being struck by a car on his ATV.

Aug. 13, 1989: Richard Lee Mullen, 4, is found drowned in five feet of water in a creek near his home at Salt Prairie.

Aug. 13, 1989: The Peavine Rangers clinch first place in the High Prairie and District Men’s Fastball League final with a 2-2 tie against the High Prairie Playboys.

Aug. 13, 1989: Ryan MacDonald, Ian Griffiths and Patricia Blonsky all win medals at the Alberta Summer Games in Brooks.

Aug. 13, 1989: The High Prairie Golf Club hosts a special afternoon of golf to honour Bruce Thomson’s family for their contribution to golf.

Aug. 13, 1991: Slave Lake resident Dianne Delgatty writes High Prairie town council complaining of the lack of a 24-hour gas station in town.

Aug. 13, 1994: Bernie Poloz purchases the winning bird and captures first place at the High Prairie Racing Pigeon Club’s annual derby race.

Aug. 13, 1997: South Peace News advertises Prairie Pawn is open.

Aug. 13, 1997: The entire Grouard fire department resigns but is back on the job within two days.

Aug. 13, 1997: The regional landfill is placed on hold after tenders come in at 10 per cent over estimated costs.

Aug. 13, 2000: The High Prairie Bad Boys split a doubleheader with the Wanham Wildcats to open the best-of-five Wheatbelt Baseball League final. The Wildcats won the opener 10-5 but the Bad Boys rallied to win the second game 7-6.

Aug. 13, 2000: The High Prairie Dolphins qualify 31 swimmers for provincials as the Regional Swim Meet concludes in Peace River.

This Day in World History – August 13, 2024

1521 – Hernán Cortés captures Aztec emperor marking end of Aztec Empire.

1642 – Astronomer Christiaan Huygens discovers Martian south polar cap.

1792 – Revolutionaries imprison French royals, including Marie Antoinette.

1814 – Cape of Good Hope formally ceded to British by the Dutch.

1889 – William Gray patents coin-operated telephone.

1898 – US forces under Admiral George Dewey captures Manila.

1907 – First taxicabs operate in New York City.

1913 – Invention of stainless steel by Harry Brearley.

1914 – Carl Wickman begins Greyhound bus line.

1942 – The ‘Manhattan Project’ begins goal to deliver an atomic bomb.

1960 – USSR withdraws advisors from China.

1961 – Construction of the Berlin Wall begins in East Germany.

1972 – Dutch KRO-TV transmits 440th & last episode of “Bonanza”.

1977 – First test glide of space shuttle.

1977 – Randy Bachman quits BTO, they disband.

1981 – Last broadcast of “The Waltons” on CBS-TV.

1987 – St. Louis outfield sets record of no putouts in 13 inning win.

1991 – US Vice-President Dan Quayle makes a speech attacking lawyers.

1993 – US Court of Appeals rules congress must save all e-mails.

1996 – Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 3.0.

2015 – US returns to France Picasso’s painting [stolen in 2001].

Today’s Horoscopes – August 13, 2024

Aries [March 21 – April 20] – Just when you feel like you have come to a point of emotional stability and calm, something happens to throw you off balance! You may be uneasy with the notion of stability and feel what you really want is risk, action, and excitement! This inner conflict makes it hard for you to operate! Try not to overanalyze every piece of the equation! The solution will come to you!

Taurus [April 21 – May 21] – You have lots of energy and self-confidence! That is wonderful, but it may also put you at greater risk for dangerous experiences and accidents! You could find you are much more aggressive, especially if someone crosses you! An emotional irritation could manifest in physical ways like reckless driving or arguments with people who do not deserve your anger!

Gemini [May 22 – June 21] – Be happy with yourself and others! Stop trying to find fault with everyone you interact with! By criticizing what they do and how they do it, you could wake up one morning and find you have no friends! By only seeing the bad in people, you may talk yourself out of relationships with them! Be careful about coming across as a know-it-all! It is not your job to dictate or judge!

Cancer [June 22 – July 22] – You may be bursting with energy and yearning to be a free spirit! At the same time, your emotions could find a way to block these thoughts! You may feel like there is some sort of weight holding you down, making it difficult to act freely! This could cause you to act fitfully, leaving you frustrated and defeated! Calm down and take things one step at a time!

Leo [July 23 – Aug. 23] – You may feel a bit blue due to a nagging weightiness that pins you down to reality instead of being free to fly! You may act out in an effort to prove to yourself and others that you are somehow above Earthly things! Get over the mental block that says being grounded is a bad thing! Plant your feet firmly on Terra Firma! That is how you find balance and attain your goals!

Virgo [Aug. 24 – Sept. 22] – You are able to work much more efficiently and effectively! Your energy is strong, and you do not need to fight in order to get your voice heard! Attend to details and do not get discouraged by any discomfort that might arise! As long as you approach things with a positive attitude, everything should work out fine! You should not have to put in any special effort to be successful!

Libra [Sept. 23 – Oct. 23] – Different people measure success by different scales! You should not get discouraged if your accomplishment today seems small compared to what others have done in the same period! Comparisons will make it difficult for you to feel like you are getting anywhere! Someone else will always do more! Be content with what you do today, even if it is something simple!

Scorpio [Oct. 24 – Nov. 22] – You could feel as if the battle has begun and you are the target! If you do not have a solid force behind you, this period could be difficult! Emotionally, this may not be your best day! Instead of feeling your feelings, you examine them in a methodical, rational manner! It may seem like you are dealing with them when you are really trying to talk yourself out of feeling them at all!

Sagittarius [Nov. 23 – Dec. 21] – It could be scary for you to do anything risky for fear of conflict or failure! Perhaps you have tried to become invisible in different situations so you can avoid being noticed! These defense mechanisms may serve you for a while but acting out of fear or guilt will not get you where you need to go! To achieve what you want, you must act with confidence, love, and faith!

Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 20] – This is a terrific time to start some physical activity that takes you outside and gets your blood pumping! Do not think this means you have to become the star player at a tennis club! A simple walk around the block every morning may be all you need to feel a boost in physical and mental energy! Also note the clarity of mind that comes when you get your body moving!

Aquarius [Jan. 21 – Feb. 18] – You may feel like you are being tested in some way and must prove what you are doing is valid and correct! Fortunately, you should feel an emotional boost that will help you be confident about who you are, regardless of what other people think! The biggest tests are those that you give yourself! You are your toughest critic! Take concerted steps to go easier on yourself!

Pisces [Feb. 19 – March 20] – You are able to assert yourself with more confidence than usual! You should have a grounded perspective regarding your emotions! You are not afraid to speak your mind in a situation where normally you would only say anything that helps keep the peace! Other people may prefer you keep things on an even keel, but you are not working for them! You are working for yourself!