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What’s Happening Today – January 22, 2025

10 a.m. – Big Lakes County meets in High Prairie in council chambers.

10 – 11 a.m. – Story Time at HP Municipal Library (Ages 2-5 years).

Noon – Grouard Seniors Lunch at Northland School.

1:30 p.m. – Play Floor Curling at HP Golden Age Club.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Kids Konnection at Nampa FCSS Office.

5:30 p.m. – Bingo at Kinuso Ag Hall. Pre-Call 6:30 p.m., early bird 6:45 p.m., regular games 7 p.m.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Creative Writing (Drop-in Sessions) at HP Municipal Library. (Ages 12+).

7 p.m. – AA meeting at Grouard in Brown Building behind Kapawe’no Hall.

7:30 p.m. – Play cards at Joussard Homesteaders Hall. $3 per person.

Today’s Celebrity Birthdays – January 22, 2025

1561 – Francis Bacon, English statesman/essayist

1645 – William Kidd, Scottish pirate legend

1788 – Lord Byron, English romantic poet

1931 – Sam Cooke, “Inventor of Soul Music”

1934 – Graham Kerr, “The Galloping Gourmet”

1940 – John Hurt, Midnight Express actor

1949 – Steve Perry, Journey vocalist

1956 – Mike Bossy, New York Islander

1959 – Linda Blair, Exorcist actress

1965 – Diane Lane, The Perfect Storm actress

1982 – Kevin Sheridan, Soul Man actor

2179 – Hikaru Walter Sulu, Star Trek character

This Day in Local History – January 22, 2025

Jan. 22, 1969: South Peace News publishes photos of piling garbage from homeowners in High Prairie and blames the town crews for not diligently picking it up.

Jan. 22, 1972: The Hythe Mustangs defeat the visiting High Prairie Regals 8-3.

Jan. 22, 1973: Terry Gauchier scores twice and adds four assists to lead the High Prairie Thunderbirds to a 10-7 win over Grouard AVC in Smoky River Hockey League action.

Jan. 22, 1979: Mill Meakin is elected president of the High Prairie Chamber of Commerce.

Jan. 22, 1987: The High Prairie Regals build a 5-0 lead but settle for a 5-5 tie against the Manning Comets.

Jan. 22, 1989: A vehicle crashes into Tags in High Prairie causing $11,000 in damages.

Jan. 22, 1991: Calvin Gauchier scores the winner 22 seconds into overtime as the hometown High Prairie Regals defeat the Valleyview Jets 4-3.

Jan. 22, 1992: High Prairie town council forms a committee to pursue the town’s naming of the 1993 Alberta Forest Capital.

Jan. 22, 1997: South Peace News publisher Jeff Burgar’s request to tape High Prairie town council meetings is tabled despite Mayor Diana Oliver’s approval.

Jan. 22, 2002: Enilda firefighter Donald Arthur Bromley, 27, is acquitted of arson after a trial in High Prairie provincial court. He pleads guilty to a lesser charge of being a party to mischief and is fined $230 for his part in a trailer being burned at Enilda.

Jan. 22, 2003: South Peace News reports homeowners in High Prairie and M.D. of Big Lakes are feeling the pinch of high gas bills which have risen 15 per cent in less than two months.

Jan. 22, 2003: Smile Tech Limited’s David Steer tells High Prairie town council it won’t cost them a penny to implement photo radar in town. Council later decides to not proceed with their proposal.

Jan. 22, 2003: High Prairie town council drafts a bylaw to implement 30 km/hr speed limits in town school zones from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

Jan. 22, 2003: High Prairie RCMP Staff Sgt. Dan McNaughton tells the M.D. of Big Lakes council the RCMP will open a satellite office in Grouard.

Jan. 22, 2006: Ryan and Deidra Guerin welcome Leithen into the world at 4:46 p.m. thus becoming High Prairie’s New Year’s baby.

Jan. 22, 2007: The High Prairie and District Golf Club meets after saying they are in danger of folding. A new executive is elected and they decide to move forward.

Jan. 22, 2007: A break and enter occurs at the PennWest Energy Trust plant near Peavine.

Jan. 22, 2008: A provincial court judge dismisses charges against Gift Lake Metis Settlement and Peavine Settlement where both were alleged to illegally contribute money to Pearl Calahasen’s 2004 election campaign.

Jan. 22, 2009: The Pioneer Threshermans Association at Triangle is one of 76 recipients across Canada to receive a $10,000 grant through Farm Credit Canada’s AgriSpirit Fund.

Jan. 22, 2012: M.D. of Big Lakes’ peace officer Cory Wade Bronson passes away at the age of 35 years. Cause of death was not disclosed.

Jan. 22, 2018: A High Prairie RCMP raid results in five people, aged 18 to 72 years, being charged with drug related crimes. Among the items seized are 50 grams of prepackaged cocaine and cash.

This Day in World History – January 22, 2025

1371 – King Robert II of Scotland crowned; first monarch of House of Stewart.

1506 – First contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrive at the Vatican.

1690 – Iroquois tribes renew allegiance to British against French.

1771 – Spain cedes Falkland Islands to Britain.

1889 – Columbia Phonograph was formed in Washington, D.C.

1899 – Leaders of six Australian colonies meet to discuss confederation.

1901 – After 63 years, Britain stops sale of Queen Victoria postage stamps.

1905 – “Bloody Sunday” in St. Petersburg, Russia.

1906 – SS Valencia runs aground on rocks on Vancouver Island, B.C.

1908 – Katie Mulcahey arrested for smoking; violates ban on women smoking.

1943 – Temperature rises 49°F [9°C] in 2 minutes in Spearfish, S.D.

1945 – Heavy US air raid on Okinawa.

1946 – US President Harry Truman sets up the Central Intelligence Agency.

1959 – USAF concludes that less than one per cent of UFOs are unknown objects.

1964 – World’s largest cheese [15,723 kg] manufactured in Wisconsin.

1970 – First commercial Boeing 747 flight; New York City to London.

1973 – George Foreman TKOs Joe Frazier in 2 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.

1973 – Roe vs Wade: US Supreme Court legalizes most abortions.

1973 – US, North & South Vietnam & Vietcong sign boundary accord.

1976 – Bank robbery in Beirut nets record $20-50 million.

1982 – 75 per cent of North America is covered by snow.

1983 – Houston is first NBA team to be held scoreless in overtime.

1985 – Cold wave damages 90 per cent of Florida’s citrus crop.

1990 – Robert Morris, Jr. is convicted of releasing 1988 Internet worm.

1991 – Kuwaiti oil facilities are destroyed by Iraqi forces.

1997 – Space shuttle Atlantis successfully returns to Earth.

2002 – Kmart becomes the largest retailer in US to file for bankruptcy.

2007 – The jury portion of the Robert Pickton trial opens.

2010 – Conan O’Brien’s last Tonight Show episode airs.

Today’s Horoscopes – January 22, 2025

Aries [March 21 – April 20] – You have always been interested in the arts, and now you want to explore that interest on a deeper level! A visit to a museum is not likely to do the trick! Instead, why not enrol in a class or sign up for a lecture series? A few artists, in particular, capture your interest! Make it a point to concentrate on them first!

Taurus [April 21 – May 21] – Errands seem to rule the day! You spend most of it in the car, running hither and yon! Do not be surprised if you run into an old friend you have not seen in a while! The casual pleasantries you exchange could develop into something more! Perhaps you will discover a common interest and decide to build a business based on it! Keep your eyes (and mind) wide open!

Gemini [May 22 – June 21] – The planetary configuration makes you likely to reap the benefits of all your hard work! The little windfall you receive is nice, to be sure, but do not think of all of it as fun money! Put a good amount aside in a savings or investment account! You can use the rest to kick up your heels a bit! Why not invite a friend to dinner at the nicest restaurant in town?

Cancer [June 22 – July 22] – Keep your mind on the present! As much as you would like to be somewhere else, your daydreaming is getting out of hand! If you are sincere in your desire to explore other lands, begin some research! For now it is better to focus on any problems that make you want to run away! Open a dialogue with anyone with whom you have had a misunderstanding! You will find this brings immeasurable relief!

Leo [July 23 – Aug. 23] – There is passion in the air today! You can feel it! The feeling is so strong the air almost pulsates! What are you going to do about it? If you are in a romantic relationship, plan an intimate evening together, free of chores and daily tasks! If you are single, peruse your little black book and see if there are any relationships worth warming up!

Virgo [Aug. 24 – Sept. 22] – Has the opposite sex always been so attractive? Today they seem especially so, and capture your attention right and left! One person, in particular, you have always considered a platonic friend, but today seems interested in you romantically! Perhaps this person is just picking up on your vibes! He or she may make a wonderful partner, so do not immediately dismiss the idea!

Libra [Sept. 23 – Oct. 23] – Your poise and gracious nature serve you well now! The best thing you can do today is spend time around other people! Go to a party or other social gathering tonight! The evening is bound to be a resounding success as you radiate warmth and energy and people respond in kind! Allow everyone the pleasure of basking in your glow!

Scorpio [Oct. 24 – Nov. 22] – Creativity and romance are a good combination and today both are in top form! Why not get out the good stationery and craft a love note that will set that special someone’s heart aflutter? Cater to your romantic nature, ideally with a partner at your side! Even if you are alone, a bubble bath will do wonders for your soul!

Sagittarius [Nov. 23 – Dec. 21] – Is a bit of redecorating in order? This is a perfect time to spruce up your home! Rather than rush into a project you might later regret, it is better to spend the day with colour and fabric swatches! Once you are happy with a scheme, then you can pick up a paintbrush! Think hard before making a decision!

Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 20] – You have the creative ability to make a real go of your music or writing! Why not put it to better use? Are you afraid to take the risk? Today you may be inspired to rise above your fear as you read a book or hear a piece of music that moves you to want to create one of your own! It is never too late to get started!

Aquarius [Jan. 21 – Feb. 18] – Prosperity is not just around the corner! It is here! Your finances are looking better than ever! Do not rely on this money, however! The whole point of a windfall is it is unexpected, and thus can be used for luxuries or indulgences that you would not normally allow yourself! If you begin to spend a windfall before it arrives, it is no longer a windfall but just another paycheque.

Pisces [Feb. 19 – March 20] – You have never looked better! As a result, people are drawn to you and you have an unusually large circle of friends! This is fun but time consuming, as everyone seems to want a piece of you! Try to keep your feet on the ground! Do not let your vision become clouded by all the flattery you receive!