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What’s Happening Today – January 7, 2025

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

1 p.m. – Kinuso Seniors Coffee Time at Kinuso Seniors Centre. New members welcome.

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

Today’s Celebrity Birthdays – January 7, 2025

1822 – Theodor Aufrecht, Rigveda’s Hymns

1827 – Sir Sandford Fleming, Created “Universal Standard Time”

1911 – Butterfly McQueen, Gone With the Wind actress

1926 – Kim Jong-Il, South Korean Prime Minister

1938 – Paul Revere, Paul Revere & Raiders

1948 – Kenny Loggins, Footloose singer

1950 – Ross Grimsley, Only Expos 20-game winner

1956 – David Caruso, NYPD Blue actor

1964 – Nicolas Cage, Moonstruck actor

1976 – Eric Gagné, Canadian baseball player

1977 – Dustin Diamond, Saved By Bell actor

This Day in Local History – January 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 1913: Bishop Celestin Joussard, O.M.I., officially finds St. Bruno Mission in Joussard.

Jan. 7, 1914: The new Grouard outdoor skating rink, built by George Morin, opens by the channel behind the Diamond P. Sawmill.

Jan. 7, 1961: The McLennan Red Wings and Fairview tie 3-3. Under the three-point rule, each team is awarded 1.5 points in the standings. It would be the only points Fairview would earn that season.

Jan. 7, 1976: The NPHL adopts a new playoff format by allowing six teams into postseason play, up from the previous four.

Jan. 7, 1981: South Peace News reports that the mini-park at 50 St. and 51 Ave. is named MacIntyre Park, in honour of Dr. Edward MacIntyre.

Jan. 7, 1981: The first snowmobile operator is charged under the Town of High Prairie’s crackdown on operators within town limits.

Jan. 7, 1982: Ron LaRiviere scores three goals and adds two assists to lead the High Prairie Regals to a 10-4 win over the Valleyview Jets.

Jan. 7, 1985: John Jarvie begins his job at Town of High Prairie manager.

Jan. 7, 1986: Forty people attend a meeting in Kinuso to discuss future development of Lesser Slave Lake’s north shore.

Jan. 7, 1987: South Peace News reports Mayor Don Lorencz asks for town manager John Jarvie’s resignation.

Jan. 7, 1989: The hometown High Prairie Regals outshoot the Manning Comets 43-23 but goaltender Eric Henitiuk makes 39 saves as the Comets win 5-4.

Jan. 7, 1993: Kevin Clemens scores twice to lead the visiting Peace River Stampeders to a 6-3 win over the High Prairie Regals.

Jan. 7, 1998: Play begins in the newly-formed Smoky River Junior High School Basketball League.

Jan. 7, 2001: Brian Bliss’ rink posts a 3-4 record at the Alberta Senior Men’s Curling Championships in Camrose.

Jan. 7, 2003: The High Prairie RCMP detachment holds a clinic on how to use the Taser, its newest crime fighting weapon.

Jan. 7, 2003: M.D. of Big Lakes Councillor William Marx asks citizens at a meeting in the Banana Belt whether or not councillors should receive an increase in pay. No one volunteers to sit on a committee to study the issue. The next day the M.D. council tables the issue.

Jan. 7, 2003: Phil and Sandra Bean are the proud parents of High Prairie’s New Year’s baby. Isaac Francis Bean is born at 8:15 a.m. and weighs six pounds, eight ounces.

Jan. 7, 2004: High Prairie business leader Kenneth Louis Bissell, 77, of Enilda, dies. Bissell and his brothers founded Bissell Bros. Lumber Ltd.

Jan. 7, 2005: High Prairie Elementary School students collect over 10 gallons of coins in support of tsunami victims in southeast Asia.

Jan. 7, 2005: SAAN’s future is in doubt after it is reported the company is $48 million in debt.

Jan. 7-8, 2005: High Prairie hosts the Peace Country Beef Congress at the Agriplex.

Jan. 7-8, 2005: The E.W. Pratt Lady Chargers lose both playoff games by one point at their Invitational Tournament. The Chargers lost to Donnelly G.P. Vanier 41-40 and to Valleyview Hillside 31-30. The Chargers also lost 28-27 to Vanier to open the tournament. They won their other games 36-32 over Hillside and 64-39 over High Level.

Jan. 7, 2007: Rev. Joan Schellenberger conducts her first service at High Prairie St. Mark’s Anglican Church.

Jan. 7-9, 2007: The worst blizzards in about 30 years blankets the High Prairie area with a couple feet of snow.

Jan. 7, 2009: The High Prairie General Investigation Section’s Enhanced Drug Unit reports some cocaine has been cut with levamisole, a chemical hazardous to drug users.

Jan. 7, 2009: St. Andrew’s School vice-principal Al Baird gets his hair cut during a charity fundraiser for Kelly Masson, who has bone cancer.

Jan. 7, 2010: The High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council is given a $350,000 grant to build the new day care.

Jan. 7, 2013: Police seize three pounds of marijuana valued at $15,000 during a vehicle check. The name of the accused is not released.

Jan. 7, 2016: The High Prairie Regals are shutout for the second straight game, losing 9-0 at home to the Grimshaw Huskies.

Jan. 7, 2017: Tamara Strebchuk wins a traditional Ukrainian dinner and special private performance from the Zirka dancers after winning the Ukrainian Cultural Society of High Prairie’s draw.

This Day in World History – January 7, 2025

1558 – Calais, last English possession in France, retaken by French.

1610 – Galileo Galilei discovers the first three moons of Jupiter.

1714 – Typewriter patented by Englishman Henry Mill [built years later].

1785 – First balloon flight across English Channel.

1797 – The modern Italian flag is first used.

1890 – William Purvis receives a patent for the fountain pen.

1894 – Early 5-second film of Fred Ott sneezing.

1904 – Marconi Co. establishes the first international radio distress signal.

1911 – First airplane bombing experiments with explosives in San Francisco.

1914 – First steamboat passes through the Panama Canal.

1927 – Harlem Globetrotters play first game in Hinckley, Illinois.

1929 – “Buck Rogers” sci-fi comic strip’s first appearance in newspaper.

1929 – “Tarzan”, one of the first adventure comic strips, first appears.

1931 – Guy Menzies flies first solo non-stop flight, Australia to NZ.

1936 – Tennis champs Helen Moody & Howard Kinsley volley 2,001 times.

1944 – US Air Force announces production of first US jet fighter.

1949 – First photo of genes taken at University of Southern California.

1950 – Hank Snow’s first appearance on Grand Ole Opry.

1953 – US President Harry Truman announces development of hydrogen bomb.

1964 – Dick Weber rolls highest bowling game in air [Boeing 707].

1967 – “Newlywed Game” premieres on ABC-TV.

1979 – Vietnamese forces capture Phnom Penh from Khmer Rouge.

1980 – Minnesota ends Philadelphia’s NHL record 35-game unbeaten streak.

1990 – Tower of Pisa closed to the public after leaning too far.

2018 – Sydney, Australia has its hottest day in 80 years 47.3 C.

2018 – It snows in the Sahara desert – 15 inches!

Today’s Horoscopes – January 7, 2025

Aries [March 21 – April 20] – Relations with neighbours, siblings, or other relatives could get a shot in the arm now! For some, your recent business successes cause them to get on the bandwagon! For others, your personal growth could increase their admiration of you! Partnerships of any kind formed today show great promise of success! These could be business, personal, or romantic! Do not be shy! Go with the flow!

Taurus [April 21 – May 21] – Success in your work continues to bring good fortune your way! Today you might get reassurance this is not a flash in the pan! You are likely to be financially secure for a long time! You are probably feeling strong and robust, full of energy and stamina, and ready to take on just about any challenge! Move ahead, but move with caution! You are never too prosperous to be careful!

Gemini [May 22 – June 21] – As you continue to enjoy success and good fortune, your self-confidence grows, and so you are likely to attract new relationships with fascinating people in exciting fields who share your vision and interests! These could be business associations, close friendships, or new romantic partners! Relax and be yourself! You do not have to impress anyone! They probably already like you!

Cancer [June 22 – July 22] – Today your sensitivity joins forces with practicality! Intuitive insights could come to you today, and you might express your new ideas to others! Do not be surprised if they accept them! Your unconscious mind is on a far more practical track than you may assume! Make use of this ability while you can because it might not be so clear tomorrow! Go with the flow!

Leo [July 23 – Aug. 23] – Today shows the promise of being a very busy yet fulfilling day! Enterprises involving corporations, churches, or other groups in your community are likely to benefit from your participation! You combine intuition with practicality in everything you do! You are especially communicative and good at dealing with others! Do not be surprised if public recognition comes your way!

Virgo [Aug. 24 – Sept. 22] – Your financial success over the past several weeks may seem too good to be true! It might make yet another leap forward! This should make you happy! It also could bring up your insecurity over whether or not this cycle will continue! It probably will for a while! It might be a good idea to save or invest you money, just so you can feel more secure in the future!

Libra [Sept. 23 – Oct. 23] – You are flying high at this point, enjoying the success you have achieved over the past several weeks! Today you could accomplish yet another goal, adding to your feeling of accomplishment! You might plan a vacation or perhaps return to college! The expansion of your horizons has not left you complacent! Instead, you want to continue expanding! This is a very positive development! Go for it!

Scorpio [Oct. 24 – Nov. 22] – Today you might have insights as to how to advance your career! These could come your way through dreams, sudden revelations, or perhaps visions! Do not hesitate to put them into action simply because of the unorthodox way they come to you! Some of the most progressive and successful ideas have come because the inventor had a vivid dream! Write down your insights and go for it!

Sagittarius [Nov. 23 – Dec. 21] – All your relationships should be especially warm and supportive now! This is a day to form a business, personal, or romantic partnership! Business partnerships made now should be successful, while committed romantic bonds entered into today could well last for a long time! Be open, honest, and unafraid to speak your mind! You might find others share your thoughts!

Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 20] – Everything should be going great for your career! It may all seem too good to be true, but rest assured that it is real! Events could involve a job change, promotion, raise, or the opportunity to strike out on your own! Do not kid yourself! A lot of challenges lie ahead, but this should all lead to great personal satisfaction in the long run! Go for it!

Aquarius [Jan. 21 – Feb. 18] – Discussions with those close to you could lead to the discovery of new concepts, perhaps from foreign cultures! You will want to learn more about them, as will your friends! You might even decide to plan a trip to a place where you could expand your knowledge of this new interest! Any trip planned today should go smoothly and be quite rewarding! Do not hesitate!

Pisces [Feb. 19 – March 20] – Emotions that run very deep should bring you a lot of satisfaction today! Relationships of all kinds could also be especially promising! A romantic relationship may be consummated, revitalized, or moved to the next level of commitment! Close friendships might become closer because of your mutual interests! Happiness and satisfaction should reign in the home today!