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What’s Happening Today – October 1, 2024

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

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – International Day of Older Person Lunch at Nampa Seniors Drop-In Centre.

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

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

4 – 5 p.m. – After-School crafts at HP Native Friendship Centre (8-13 yrs) Call (780) 523-4511 to register.

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

Today’s Celebrity Birthdays – October 1, 2024

1207 – Henry III, King of England

1881 – William Boeing, Boeing Company Founder

1909 – Everett Sloane, Citizen Kane Actor

1910 – Bonnie Parker, Outlaw [Bonnie and Clyde]

1920 – Walter Matthau, The Odd Couple Actor

1921 – James Whitmore, Shawshank Redemption Actor

1924 – Jimmy Carter, Former US President

1927 – Tom Bosley, Happy Days Actor

1928 – George Peppard, A-Team Actor

1935 – Julie Andrews, Sound of Music Actress

1943 – Jim Martini, Sly & Family Stone Rocker

1948 – Cub Koda, Brownsville Station Rocker

1950 – Randy Quaid, Midnight Express Actor

1951 – Brian Greenway, April Wine Guitarist

1956 – Theresa May, English PM

This Day in Local History – October 1, 2024

Oct. 1, 1913: Grouard town council hires Dr. E. Boissoneault as the new health officer.

Oct. 1, 1915: The Peace River Land District is split into two offices, one in Peace River Crossing and one in Grouard. The Grouard Land District is formed and comprises 6.360 million acres.

Oct. 1, 1949: Construction concludes and the gym at St. Bruno Mission School in Joussard is opened.

Oct. 1, 1962: The High Prairie Progress increases its subscription rates to $3 per year from $2.50.

Oct. 1, 1972: Jeremy Gaucher, of Sucker Creek, is killed after being hit by a police car driven by Const. T.H. Harris.

Oct. 1, 1973: Alberta’s minimum wage increases to $1.95 from $1.75 per hour.

Oct. 1, 1973: The last wing of the old High Prairie Providence Hospital is torn down to make way for the new wing.

Oct. 1, 1979: The High Prairie Youth Assessment Centre celebrates its grand opening.

Oct. 1, 1983: The new High Prairie UGG elevator is opened with John van den Berg as manager.

Oct. 1, 1985: Betty Jean Johnson, 57, of High Prairie, is killed in a car crash at Donnelly Corner after a semi truck hits her vehicle.

Oct. 1, 1994: Carman Moen opens Workmaster’s Safety and Workwear in his Baron Oilfield Supplies building.

Oct. 1, 1994: Brenda Langevin begins her job as executive director of Keeweetinok Lakes RHA.

Oct. 1, 1994: Mike Choi sells the New Orion Restuarant and Northern Lites ending 17 years of ownership.

Oct. 1, 1995: Ernie Amerasinghe retires from teaching and opens Ernie’s Tours.

Oct. 1, 1996: Linda Sutherland opens Sweetbriar Salon in her home in High Prairie’s east end.

Oct. 1, 1998: Minimum wage in Alberta increases by 40 cents to $5.40 per hour.

Oct. 1, 2007: Adam Efram begins operation of Adam’s Taxi Service in High Prairie. The business serves High Prairie, Driftpile, Enilda, Peavine and all points in-between.

Oct. 1, 2008: Gift Lake Metis Settlement sells the High Prairie Inn for an undisclosed figure to Shemina.

Oct. 1, 2009: Ernest L’Heureux of Joussard passes away in High Prairie at the age of 92 years.

Oct. 1, 2010: Peavine Metis Settlement holds a celebration to announce they are taking over sole ownership of the Pomeroy Inn and Suites, to be renamed Peavine Inn and Suites.

Oct. 1, 2010: High Prairie Municipal Library librarian Janet Lemay wins the 2010 Excellence in Librarianship Award for public libraries.

Oct. 1, 2014: South Peace News reports on the Edmonton Police Commission’s desire to have all towns in Alberta charged for policing. The move would cost High Prairie over $500,000 per year. Mayor Linda Cox, unaware of the proposal, calls it “devastating” to the town.

Oct. 1, 2014: Bethel Baptist Pastor Eric Kregel announces he is leaving for Edmonton just before Christmas.

Oct. 1, 2016: After 20 years, the High Prairie and District Children’s Resource Council opens a facility it can call its own in the former House of Furniture building. Lesser Slave Lake MLA Danielle Larivee helps cut the ribbon.

Oct. 1, 2017: A bear tries to break into George Bellerose’s Dodge Caravan at East Prairie after he leaves a bag of trash inside overnight.

Oct. 1, 2019: Wendell Ebbett passes away at the age of 71 years. He was involved in the High Prairie Air Cadet program and High Prairie Royal Canadian Legion.

This Day in World History – October 1, 2024

1574 – Storm breaks Leiden dike; drowns 20,000 Spanish soldiers.

1653 – Russian parliament accepts annexation of Ukraine.

1661 – Yachting begins in England; King Charles II beats his brother James.

1814 – Europe’s political map redrawn after the defeat of Napoleon.

1843 – News of the World begins publication in London.

1864 – Cyclone strikes Calcutta: 70,000 killed.

1869 – First postcards are issued in Vienna, Austria.

1888 – National Geographic magazine publishes for the first time.

1903 – First Baseball World Series game: Pittsburgh beats Boston 7-3.

1908 – Henry Ford introduces the Model T car [costs $825].

1914 – The first division of Canadian troops, 33,000 sail for Britain.

1934 – Adolf Hitler expands German army, violating Treaty of Versailles.

1936 – Generalissimo Francisco Franco establishes state of Spain.

1946 – 12 Nazi war criminals sentenced to death in Nuremberg.

1949 – People’s Republic of China proclaimed by Mao Zedong.

1949 – Republic of China [Taiwan] forms on island of Formosa.

1950 – South Korean troops cross the 38th parallel into North Korea.

1952 – First ultra high frequency [UHF] TV station opens at Portland, Oregon.

1958 – US space agency NASA begins operations.

1960 – Nigeria becomes the 99th member of the United Nations.

1971 – Walt Disney World opens in Bay Lake, Florida.

1975 – “The Thrilla in Manila”; Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier.

1979 – US returns Canal Zone [but not the canal] to Panama after 75 years.

1980 – Cosmonauts Ryumin & Popov break space endurance record of 176 days.

1982 – EPCOT Center opens in Orlando, Florida.

1984 – Gary Trudeau’s Doonesbury comic strip resumes after 2-year hiatus.

1988 – Mikhail Gorbachev becomes head of state of the Soviet Union.

1994 – NHL owners begin lockout of players lasting 103 days.

1999 – Edmonton Oilers retire Wayne Gretzky’s No. 99.

2012 – California is first US state to ban conversion therapy for minors.

2015 – NY Yankees record the 10,000th win in franchise history.

2017 – O.J. Simpson released from prison after 10 years detention.

2018 – The US, Mexico and Canada agree a new trade deal to replace NAFTA.

Today’s Horoscopes – October 1, 2024

Aries [March 21 – April 20] – Anchor yourself in practical matters before you try to prove your point to others! There is a great deal of primal energy rising within you today and searching for some sort of outlet! Be aware of overextending yourself when it comes to issues of the mind! You may be so anxious to prove your point that you end up losing sight of the reality of the situation!

Taurus [April 21 – May 21] – Do not take no for an answer today! Know what you believe in and stick with it! There is a distinct advantage to holding true to your inner nature! Do not let others throw you off course with their views on how things should be done! Be confident and do not worry about taking things over the top! There is no such thing as excess today! “The more the merrier” should be your motto!

Gemini [May 22 – June 21] – Be a pioneer thinker today! There is a noble courage in your thoughts, so do not let this quality go to waste! You will be surprised at how cutting edge you can be when you put your mind to it! Take a walk by yourself and contemplate the next major move you would like to make in your life! Feel free to brainstorm bold ways to execute this plan!

Cancer [June 22 – July 22] – Be aggressive and forceful when it comes to exerting your will! Let others know you will not be a pushover! Your opinions are extremely important, and they need to be heard by the people who matter the most! Have faith that whatever you say has the power to come true, especially when you enlist the help of those around you! Opportunity lies in joining hands with others!

Leo [July 23 – Aug. 23] – Today may be one of those days in which you come to a four-way stop and no one knows whose turn it is! Do not sit and wait for everyone else to go first! If you know it is your turn, be bold and make your move! It would not be a bad idea to signal others you are going ahead! People might not be used to you taking such an aggressive role!

Virgo [Aug. 24 – Sept. 22] – People would be foolish to challenge your thinking now! The power behind your words is volatile, and you may find yourself going to extremes in order to get your point across! Be careful about making promises you can not fulfill! It could be you are so adamant about your point of view that you make up hyperbolic situations just to get your ideas across!

Libra [Sept. 23 – Oct. 23] – Your old ways of thinking have carried you quite far, but you may now find it is time to seek a new platform for your ideas! Look for more adventurous ways to express yourself! Break out of the old mold and try something new! Once you start in a new direction, there will be a great deal of support encouraging you to continue along that way!

Scorpio [Oct. 24 – Nov. 22] – One quick phone call to a friend may turn into a long discussion about the meaning of life! Be conscious of the fact there is a great deal of momentum building in your mind now! Once the dam breaks, you may soon have a giant flood on your hands! Be careful about releasing all this energy at once, even though you may not seem to have a choice!

Sagittarius [Nov. 23 – Dec. 21] – It could be you feel a bit of pressure today to start or create something you are not quite ready for! There is hesitation on your part that indicates you should take it slowly and learn more of the facts before you jump into the fray! Position yourself in such a way that you take control of the situation rather than become a victim of it!

Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 20] – Move forward with your plan of attack today! There is an anxious rumble within you that is urging you to get going with a current plan! You have all the facts you need, so do not hesitate any longer! The power of the word is with you! You will be smooth, collected, and confident even in the most nerve-wracking situations! Words will flow off your tongue with ease!

Aquarius [Jan. 21 – Feb. 18] – Add spark to your life today! It could be that things are getting stale and boring! If so, consider the possibility you simply are not challenging yourself enough! Remember that you are responsible for lighting your own fire! You have the perfect opportunity to get something started today, so go for it! Feel free to get other people to help!

Pisces [Feb. 19 – March 20] – People are apt to try to hit you square on the head with their ideas and thoughts today, so be ready for the onslaught of information that may come your way! There is a distinct advantage to listening to the whole spiel before you react with your own facts and emotions! The problem is you are going to be tempted to argue instead of calmly resolve the matter!