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What’s Happening Today – September 17, 2024

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

1 p.m. – HPSD board of trustees meets at Learning Support Centre in High Prairie.

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 – September 17, 2024

  879 – Charles the Simple, King of France

1271 – Wenceslas II, King of Bohemia/Poland

1819 – Marthinus Pretorius, First South African President

1854 – David Buick, US Automobile Pioneer

1904 – Jerry Colonna, Alice in Wonderland Actor

1923 – Hank Williams, Hey Good Lookin’ Singer

1928 – Roddy McDowall, Planet of the Apes Actor

1931 – Anne Bancroft, The Graduate Actress

1939 – Lamonte McLemore, The 5th Dimension Vocalist

1945 – Phil Jackson, NBA Hall of Fame Coach

1947 – Jeff MacNelly, Shoe Cartoonist

1948 – John Ritter, Three’s Company Actor

1949 – Wile E. Coyote, Roadrunner’s Nemesis

1952 – Steve Sanders, Elvira Singer

1959 – Hank Ilesic, Edmonton Eskimos

1982 – Hope Larson, American Cartoonist

This Day in Local History – September 17, 2024

Sept. 17-18, 1913: Over $1,200 in prize money is awarded at the fourth annual Lesser Slave Lake Society Exhibition in High Prairie.

Sept. 17, 1914: Grouard has a banquet in appreciation of MPP J.L. Cote’s efforts in securing the main line of the Edmonton, Dunvegan and British Columbia Railroad to Grouard.

Sept. 17, 1951: Father Ferdinand Sauve succeeds Father Joseph Habay as director at Joussard’s St. Bruno Mission.

Sept. 17, 1969: South Peace News reports that Stan Daniels, president of the Metis Association of Alberta, tells daily and weekly newspapers at a convention that “you have made us nothing but jailbirds and drunks, and you have turned our women into sluts”.

Sept. 17, 1971: Darlene Dupuis, of High Prairie, competes in the Northern Alberta competition in Edmonton for the right to compete in the Miss Canada Pageant. She places third out of 16.

Sept. 17, 1972: Jim Fisher, of High Prairie, wins seven of eight stock car races in Peace River.

Sept. 17, 1973: Provincial Building switchboard operator Linda Mullin uses the RITE line system for the first time.

Sept. 17, 1975: South Peace News reports that work is progressing well at Vic’s Super A, the High Prairie Day Care Centre and Peyre Farm Implements.

Sept. 17, 1986: South Peace News reports MP Jack Shields $8 million personal business fails.

Sept. 17, 1986: South Peace News prints photos of construction of the Collett Building, the Burger Baron, Polar Industrial, Fountain Tire and the new courthouse.

Sept. 17, 1989: Larry Adams wins the West End Stock Car and Demolition Club’s first demolition derby at Triangle.

Sept. 17, 1997: Kinuso residents vote 56-38 to maintain village status and not join the M.D. of Big Lakes.

Sept. 17, 1999: Tolko Industries submits a plan to the Alberta government for expansion of their High Prairie mill.

Sept. 17, 1999: Driftpile First Nation celebrates the opening of the Maggie Willier Wellness Centre.

Sept. 17, 2000: Four people are injured at an accident 11 km east of High Prairie. RCMP charge a woman, 46, with impaired driving causing bodily harm and failing to provide a breath sample.

Sept. 17, 2006: The High Prairie Native Friendship Centre is given the Award of Excellence for the annual Elder’s Banquet at a meeting in Pincher Creek.

Sept. 17, 2008: The Village of Kinuso officially notifies the Alberta government to begin a dissolution study.

Sept. 17, 2009: High Prairie Elementary School Grade 1 teacher Melissa Isaac is named the Peace Zone winner of the Edwin Parr Award.

Sept. 17, 2009: Jo Steinley opens Wholesome Jo’s Restaurant opposite the Park Theatre.

Sept. 17, 2010: Someone in Kinuso sets a dog free from its trap. The vandal then runs over the trap and destroys it.

Sept. 17, 2011: High Prairie Air Cadet Squadron Capt. Verna Ogg receives the Award of Excellence at Penhold for outstanding service to the program.

Sept. 17, 2012: The E.W. Pratt women’s golf team wins zones at Chinook Valley near Rycroft. Team members are Janelle Carlson, Allyson Gauchier, Jackie Gauchier and Annika Sware. Later, they would place third at the ASAA tournament.

Sept. 17, 2013: Keith Gordon Daly and Richard Alan Daly are each fined $11,000 and banned from fishing for seven years after pleading guilty in Red Earth provincial court to illegal fishing.

Sept. 17, 2017: Pastor Terry Goerz is ordained as pastor of the High Prairie Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Sept. 17, 2018: Charles Edward Bleakley is deemed fit to stand trial after an appearance in High Prairie provincial court. Bleakley led police on a high-speed chase near Kinuso March 8, 2017.

This Day in World History – September 17, 2024

1598 – Dutch sailors discover island of Mauritius.

1683 – Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is first to report the existence of bacteria.

1778 – First treaty between the US & Indian tribes signed.

1789 – William Herschel discovers Mimas, satellite of Saturn.

1859 – Joshua Abraham Norton proclaims himself Emperor of the USA.

1872 – Phillip W. Pratt patents sprinkler system for extinguishing fires.

1900 – Commonwealth of Australia proclaimed.

1908 – Thomas Selfridge becomes first fatality of powered flight.

1916 – 40,000 Amsterdam demonstrators demand general voting rights.

1916 – The Red Baron wins his first aerial combat near Cambrai, France.

1920 – NFL is born in Canton, Ohio; 12 teams pay $100 each to join.

1922 – Radio Moscow begins transmitting.

1931 – First LP record demonstrated by RCA Victor, venture failed.

1934 – RCA Victor releases 1st 33 1/3 rpm recording [Beethoven’s 5th].

1934 – USSR joins League of Nations.

1939 – Taisto Mäki is first man to run 10,000 metres in under 30 minutes.

1940 – Nazis deprive Jews of possessions.

1940 – Adolf Hitler indefinitely postpones invasion of Great Britain.

1949 – 128 die as fire guts Canadian passenger steamer Noronic in Toronto.

1953 – First successful separation of Siamese [conjoined] twins.

1954 – “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding is published.

1956 – TV is 1st broadcast in Australia.

1959 – Transit 1A, first navigational satellite launched; failed to orbit.

1963 – “The Fugitive” starring David Janssen premieres on ABC-TV.

1964 – “Bewitched” premieres on ABC-TV.

1964 – Beatles are paid a then record $150,000 for a concert in Kansas.

1965 – CBS-TV premiere of WWII sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes”.

1966 – “Mission Impossible” premieres on CBS-TV.

1968 – Zond 5 completes circumnavigation of moon.

1972 – M*A*S*H” premieres on CBS-TV.

1975 – Rollout of first space shuttle orbiter Enterprise.

1977 – Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” album is #1 for 19th straight week.

1980 – South Korea opposition leader Kim Dae Jung sentenced to death.

1984 – Brian Mulroney sworn in as Canada’s 18th PM.

1990 – Soviet Union & Saudi Arabia restore diplomatic ties.

1991 – UN admits North Korea & South Korea.

1993 – Last Russian troops leave Poland.

2004 – Tamil is declared the first classical language in India.

2010 – The 54-year run of the soap opera As the World Turns ends.

2012 – Panasonic suspends operations at its three factories in China.

2015 – Report: 2015 Northern Hemisphere summer hottest on record.

Today’s Horoscopes – September 17, 2024

Aries [March 21 – April 20] – Friends who are interested in psychic and metaphysical matters could contact you today! You may discuss a lot of fascinating material, which could alter your value system in a subtle but profound way! Do not be surprised if you do more listening than talking on this occasion! It is important to soak in as much as you can! Write it down if you think you will forget it.

Taurus [April 21 – May 21] – A rush of physical energy may hit you this morning and you could feel like you have no outlet for it! But a sibling or neighbour may need some help, so you will definitely be able to put that energy to work! It should be a good day for everyone! Your friend will receive some valuable help with an important matter, and you will be able to make use of all that vigour!

Gemini [May 22 – June 21] – Invaluable help with money or property concerns could come to you from an unexpected quarter today! Someone you did not know possessed the appropriate information could offer it out of the blue, making a big difference to the way you handle these matters! The situation may not be all that dire to begin with, but all should be well by day’s end!

Cancer [June 22 – July 22] – Are you looking for a particular piece of information? A friend, possibly another Cancer, has this information but is unaware you are searching for it! Do not be afraid to let all your friends and acquaintances know you need to find some specific facts! The person who finally comes forward may surprise you! Enjoy your day!

Leo [July 23 – Aug. 23] – The opportunity to fly somewhere might come up today! Career changes are in the wind, and while they might seem rather unsettling at first, they will be positive in the long run! This could involve a raise or promotion, transfer, new job, or even new career! Do not fight it! It might be scary, but it is a blessing in disguise! Go with the flow!

Virgo [Aug. 24 – Sept. 22] – Have you been having difficulties with career or money matters? If so, help might come today from a friend who lives far away! This person may not do much but offer words that are so insightful you know immediately what course of action to take! What this person says could also be of valuable assistance in the future! Write it down so you will be sure to remember it!

Libra [Sept. 23 – Oct. 23] – Today, a flash of inspiration may resolve an obstacle to your career advancement that presented itself in the past few days! This solution could prove so beneficial you will want to remember it for obstacles in any area of your life for the future! You may feel so good about resolving this you will want to go out and celebrate! Go for it!

Scorpio [Oct. 24 – Nov. 22] – Are you presently negotiating a contract? If you and the other party disagree on any points, these differences will most likely be resolved! You will probably come up with an idea that creates a win/win situation so both of you feel good about it! This will strengthen your relationship considerably, so expect partnership matters to progress smoothly! Enjoy your day!

Sagittarius [Nov. 23 – Dec. 21] – Professional difficulties could be resolved by outside assistance! Equipment may have gone haywire, or miscommunications could have led to snarls! Perhaps you need to call in a consultant! It is possible you might come up with the right solution at the right time and earn some well-deserved respect! Whatever the difficulty, it will not last!

Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 20] – Idealistic romantic notions join with intense sensual passion to create powerful desire that stays with you throughout the day! If you can schedule some quality time with your love partner, by all means do it! If not, you might have to settle for making a date for later in the week! In the meantime, pamper yourself a bit until then and hang in there!

Aquarius [Jan. 21 – Feb. 18] – You could be quite busy today as friends from far away call for long-overdue conversations! You will probably spend as much time as you can catching up on the latest news, but do not go overboard! Your friends want to talk to you, but they are not judgmental! Talk about whatever is on your mind, and do not worry about making a good impression! The truth is more important than bragging! Enjoy visiting!

Pisces [Feb. 19 – March 20] – Some fascinating news could come from a friend who is presently out of town! This might be personal, but it more likely involves new discoveries in a field that interests you both! You will probably want to do some research of your own, so be prepared to spend time in the library or online over the next few weeks! Keep careful records! You will not want to forget a thing!