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What’s Happening Today – September 20, 2024

9 a.m. – Walking Group at HP Jaycee Park weather permitting. Call (780) 523-4511 to sign up!

10 a.m. – Prayer Shawl knitting at HP St. Mark’s Anglican Church Parish Hall. Everyone welcome!

10 a.m. – Kinuso Seniors Coffee Time at Kinuso Seniors Centre. New members welcome.

Noon – Youth Outing: Corn Maze and Country Clutter, meet at Nampa FCSS Office.

1:30 p.m. – Enjoy trump & whist games at the HP Golden Age Centre, 4824-53 Ave.

7:30 p.m. – Darts Night at HP Legion Hall. Come out and enjoy the fun!

7:30 p.m. – High Prairie AA chapter meets at HP Church of the Nazarene.

Today’s Celebrity Birthdays – September 20, 2024

1917 – Red Auerbach, Boston Celtics Coach

1918 – Margaret Phillips, ER Actress

1920 – Frances Heflin, All My Children Actress

1934 – Sophia Loren, Italian Actress

1941 – Sylvester, Looney Tunes Pussycat

1947 – Chuck Panozzo, Styx Rocker

1951 – Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens

1957 – Alannah Currie, Thompson Twins Vocalist

1975 – Juan Pablo Montoya, Colombian Racecar Driver

1990 – John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs

This Day in Local History – September 20, 2024

Sept. 20, 1915: S.L. Smith Ltd. in Grouard holds a close out sale.

Sept. 20, 1935: Father Constant Falher leaves St. Bruno Mission in Joussard and Father Paul Serrand replaces him to become the sixth director of the Mission. He served for 12 years.

Sept. 20, 1962: Edward Houssian celebrates the grand opening of Ed’s Men’s Wear in High Prairie.

Sept. 20, 1972: South Peace News reports construction begins on the $180,000 Lawrence Apartments behind the Royal Bank in High Prairie.

Sept. 20, 1974: A substantial amount of cash is stolen during a break-in at McLean’s TV Centre in High Prairie. Beaver Lumber is also broken into.

Sept. 20, 1977: The Valleyview Jets announce that NPHL star Tom Iannone will coach the cub after being transferred to the community from High Prairie. Iannone helped lead the Regals to four titles in six years.

Sept. 20, 1982: The High Prairie Recreation Board decides to attend the next town council meeting objecting to council’s proposed takeover of operation of the Sports Palace arena.

Sept. 20, 1988: A woman dies in an airplane crash at Salt Prairie.

Sept. 20, 1993: A proposed visit to High Prairie from the Norwegian National Hockey Team is turned down by the High Prairie Recreation Board. The team wanted a guarantee of $15,000 to come to High Prairie.

Sept. 20, 2000: ATCO Electric presents a proposal to High Prairie town council’s priority and policy committee meeting to purchase their gas distribution system.

Sept. 20, 2001: Operation Pisces closes and 43 people are charged with various Fish and Wildlife crimes including poaching and trafficking wildlife and fish in the High Prairie area.

Sept. 20, 2001: The cement pad for the new Faust outdoor skating rink is completed. The first part of the pad was poured three days earlier.

Sept. 20, 2006: South Peace News reports gas prices reach the $1 per liter mark for the first time the previous week.

Sept. 20, 2007: The Alberta government announces it is putting $29.2 million into its parks system. Winagami Lake Provincial Park will be getting $700,000 of the money.

Sept. 20, 2008: The Sucker Creek Chapter of BMAD holds a Walk Against Drugs on Highway 2 from the library to Freson IGA.

Sept. 20, 2010: High Prairie provincial court hears testimony that a group of boys were “bored” as the reason for breaking into a Gift Lake home.

Sept. 20, 2010: The race is on for mayor in High Prairie in the upcoming municipal election. Mayor Rick Dumont is opposed by Linda Cox, Rollie Johnson and David Vanderwell. Eight people run for council. In the M.D. of Big Lakes, four councillors are returned by acclamation with five other wards contested.

Sept. 20, 2010: Peavine Grade 3 student Katrina Gauchier receives an Honourable Mention in the Government of Alberta’s Great Kids contest.

Sept. 20, 2015: High Prairie’s Christian churches get together to sponsor the first of two appreciation nights for “local heroes”. The first honours law enforcement officers and agencies.

Sept. 20, 2016: The Mad Trapper author John Crawley visits the High Prairie Municipal Library to promote his new book.

Sept. 20, 2017: High Prairie mourns the loss of John Goede. The long-time Marigold Enterprises employee was well-loved in the community.

This Day in World History – September 20, 2024

  451 – Roman General Flavius Aetius defeats Attila the Hun.

  622 – Islamic Prophet Muhammed/Abu Bakr arrives in Medina.

1814 – “Star Spangled Banner” published as a song.

1833 – Charles Darwin arrives in Buenos Aires.

1859 – George Simpson patents electric range.

1876 – Ottawa Football Club forms.

1884 – 6.2-mile Arlberg railroad tunnel completed in Austria.

1884 – Equal Rights Party nominates female candidates for US President.

1893 – First gasoline-powered car debuts in Springfield, Mass.

1904 – Orville & Wilbur Wright fly a circle in their Flyer II.

1926 – Bugs Moran attempts to assassinate Al Capone.

1932 – Gandhi begins hunger strike against treatment of untouchables.

1946 – Churchill argues for a ‘United States of Europe’.

1951 – First North Pole jet crossing occurs.

1951 – Swiss males votes against female suffrage.

1960 – UN General Assembly admits 13 African countries & Cyprus.

1963 – JFK proposes a joint US-Soviet voyage to the moon.

1966 – US Surveyor B launched toward moon; crashed Sept. 23.

1967 – British liner Queen Elizabeth II launched at Clydebank Scotland.

1969 – Virtual band Archies’ single “Sugar Sugar” hits #1.

1970 – Soviet spacecraft Luna 16 lands on moon; drills core sample.

1973 – Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in battle-of-sexes tennis match.

1977 – Vietnam & Djibouti ask for membership in UN.

1980 – Spectacular Bid runs in Belmont Stakes alone as 3 horses drop out.

1984 – “Cosby Show” premieres on NBC-TV.

1985 – Walt Disney World’s 200-millionth guest arrives.

1990 – Both East and West Germany ratify reunification.

1999 – “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” premieres on NBC-TV.

2011 – “Call Me Maybe” single by Canadian Carly Rae Jepsen, is released.

2015 – Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro in Havana, Cuba.

2015 – Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO confirms raising price of drug 5,000%.

Today’s Horoscopes – September 20, 2024

Aries [March 21 – April 20] – Money matters might cause you a few headaches! You could be torn between the desire to put money aside for the future and the impulse to buy something you have wanted for a long time! There may be a way to have it both ways! Save a little less and try to find a bargain price for your item! Take everything into consideration and work it out before you make yourself crazy!

Taurus [April 21 – May 21] – Too much rigorous exercise over the past few days might have you feeling a little sore and tired! Your nerves may be on edge, and you could be more likely than usual to snap at those around you! Try to ease both nerves and muscle aches by soaking in a hot bath! Herbal tea might also help! Accept you should take it easy today and then do it!

Gemini [May 22 – June 21] – Spiritual breakthroughs may have you feeling a little disconcerted! Clearing away deadwood, such as past traumas, might tell you a few things about yourself you would rather not face! It is vital to release them in order to progress as a human being! Even if tears are involved, this is a positive development! You will feel happier once it is all set free! Onward and upward!

Cancer [June 22 – July 22] – A virtual conference of some kind could touch upon some pretty volatile issues! People could disagree to the point that the meeting turns into a shouting match! You probably have strong opinions on this as well, but do not get involved! You will not be able to stop the argument, and it can only cause you stress! If you can, avoid joining this meeting altogether! Think about it!

Leo [July 23 – Aug. 23] – Is your significant other caught up in family problems and unable to spend time with you? Do not let your insecurity get the best of you! Your partner needs to deal with family now! Relax, do what you want to do, and have confidence you will be spending more time together as soon as possible! After dealing with family quarrels, you will be a peaceful refuge for your partner!

Virgo [Aug. 24 – Sept. 22] – Matters involving communication seem to be fouled up! Messages may not get delivered, emails may not go through, and people might misinterpret your words! This could create a mess that brings everything to a screeching halt! You need to speak to people directly, give detailed instructions, use simple language, and make sure they take notes, or beware of the consequences!

Libra [Sept. 23 – Oct. 23] – Your values could oppose those of a business or romantic partner today! One of you may be overly pragmatic and the other too idealistic! One seems callous, while the other seems to be living in a dream world! This could be a milestone in your relationship if approached properly! If you can not create a win/win situation, perhaps you should reconsider the partnership!

Scorpio [Oct. 24 – Nov. 22] – If you have been having trouble reaching a romantic partner, it might be a good idea to stop trying! Your friend is having a rough day and might not make the best company! In fact, your beloved could view a call from you as an unwelcome interruption and be short, if not downright rude! If you speak with your friend, keep it brief and plan to get together – just not today!

Sagittarius [Nov. 23 – Dec. 21] – You may feel a bit restless and unsettled without really knowing why! Stresses on the job could churn up repressed resentment from the past you need to release! Try to discern exactly what these stresses remind you of! If you are unable to do this, however, you will probably still reap the benefits of the release! Stay focused on your work and just let it happen!

Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 20] – Too many people could be vying for your attention today! All of them want advice or help! This could be flattering, and you will probably want to help them, but it can also be unsettling and make it hard to focus! Do not let this set your temper on edge and cause you to snap at your friends! Take each request one at a time, make no promises, and do your best!

Aquarius [Jan. 21 – Feb. 18] – There could be trouble brewing in the workplace! Some of your colleagues neither like nor trust each other and find it impossible to work together! Adjustments are needed if everyone is going to work to the best of their abilities! If you are in a position to handle this, do it now! If you are not, distance yourself from the situation! It is the only way to stay sane!

Pisces [Feb. 19 – March 20] – Squabbles may come up between you and a sibling or neighbour! Your ability to compromise is definitely called for here! If you are not careful, this could turn into a battle of wills! The minute the disagreement comes up, try to talk it out and turn it into a win/win situation! Otherwise, things may be said that should not be, and feelings could remain hurt for a long time!