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What’s Happening Today – September 6, 2024

1 p.m. – Indian Relay Races in HP at Elks Rodeo Grounds. Gates open at noon. (Day 1 of 3).

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Kinuso Fall Fair Outdoor Market.

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

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 6, 2024

1711 – Henry Muhlenberg, US Lutheran Church Founder

1757 – Marquis de Lafayette, French Revolutionary

1860 – Jane Addams, American Feminist

1869 – Felix Salten, Bambi Author

1888 – Joseph P. Kennedy, JF. Kennedy’s Father

1901 – W.A.C. Bennett, Former B.C. Premier

1921 – Norman Woodland, Barcode Inventor

1943 – Roger Waters, Pink Floyd Bassist

1947 – Jane Curtin, Kate & Allie Actress

1958 – Jeff Foxworthy, Jeff Foxworthy Show Comedian

1961 – Paul Waaktaar, A-Ha Guitarist

1973 – Greg Rusedski, Tennis Pro

1974 – Justin Whalin, Charles in Charge Actor

This Day in Local History – September 6, 2024

Sept. 6, 1913: The seal of the Town of Grouard arrives. On top is the “Town of Grouard Labor Omia Vincit” or “Labor Accomplishes All”. In the centre of the seal is the form of a buffalo.

Sept. 6, 1913: The Grouard News reports L.G. Fredette will open a vet office in Grouard at the end of September.

Sept. 6, 1962: The High Prairie Chamber of Commerce agrees to join the Alberta Tourist Association.

Sept. 6, 1969: Town of High Prairie Councillor Reg Burgar resigns. Speculation is that he may run for mayor in the fall election.

Sept. 6, 1970: Lawrence Anderson uses a three-iron to ace the seventh hole at the High Prairie Golf Course. It’s the first hole-in-one recorded at the course.

Sept. 6, 1972: A federal election call by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau prompts optimism the Liberals will announce the rapeseed crushing plant will go to High Prairie.

Sept. 6, 1974: Wet weather with snow flurries interferes with the area’s harvest.

Sept. 6, 1978: South Peace News reports that Larry Davis recently opened L&J Ironworks.

Sept. 6, 1986: Edith Guild opens E.G. Frames beside JJ Video.

Sept. 6, 1986: The NPHL meets to discuss plans for the coming season. Talk of interlocking with the newly-formed Central Peace Hockey League is discussed.

Sept. 6, 1988: Ed and Mary Kowalchuk take over the Petro-Canada bulk dealership in town.

Sept. 6, 1989: The High Prairie Playboys defeat the Driftpile Swingers 6-1 and advance to the Men’s Fastball League final. Meanwhile, Gift Lake defaults their series to the Peavine Rangers.

Sept. 6, 1990: The High Prairie Chamber of Commerce attempts to rally support for Polyboard building a mill in town. Over 800 sign a petition in support.

Sept. 6, 1995: Residents in the area of the old Bob’s Sporting Goods Building circulate a petition against Ernie and Val Masson’s plans to open a bar.

Sept. 6, 1998: Randy Cardinal, 37, of Enilda, dies while at work on a fire crew south of the East Prairie Metis Settlement.

Sept. 6, 1999: Low water levels on Lesser Slave Lake prompt dredging of the Joussard channel.

Sept. 6, 2000: South Peace News reports High Prairie town council wants to meet with Alberta Infrastructure to discuss results of the environmental assessments on the highway maintenance yard.

Sept. 6, 2000: South Peace News reports beetles are infesting town ash trees. A program is initiated which involves pruning trees and burning the waste.

Sept. 6, 2000: Alberta Infrastructure spokesman Bill Hunt attends a High Prairie town council meeting and says his department is responsible for cleaning the polluted highway maintenance yard.

Sept. 6, 2000: Third baseman Peter Keay, first baseman Robbie Blaikie and pitcher Jesse Smith of the High Prairie Playboys are named to the Valleyview and District Men’s Fastball League All-Star Team.

Sept. 6, 2001: Former High Prairie resident Gary Ruecker is appointed to the Keeweetinok Lakes RHA board as well as Jenny Laderoute, of Gift Lake, and Simon Yellowknee, of Wabasca.

Sept. 6, 2005: Bev New is returned as president of the Metis Nation of Alberta in an election. Peter Campiou is returned as vice president.

Sept. 6, 2006: The Lesser Slave Lake Regional Police Force is disbanded.

Sept. 6, 2006: A tractor and bales in a field belonging to Howard Roberts burns.

Sept. 6, 2008: Long-time Lesser Slave Lake MLA and High Prairie businessman Larry Shaben dies at the age of 73 years from cancer.

Sept. 6-7, 2008: High Prairie’s Dawson Cardinal, 5, wins the High Average Championship in Peewee Barrels at the Northern Alberta Redneck Finals in Dawson Creek, B.C.

Sept. 6, 2011: Lakeland Eagles president Hector Lamouche tells the NPHL that the team will request a one-year leave of absence for the coming season.

Sept. 6, 2011: Work begins to replace the Mission Creek Bridge at Joussard.

Sept. 6, 2011: Atikameg School reintroduces its high school program. Principal Tim Wilkinson is pleased after 46 students register.

Sept. 6, 2012: South Peace News reports on Northern Lakes College president Rick Neidig’s intention to retire in 2013.

Sept. 6, 2012: Adrien Dominguez sweeps all Grade 9 academic awards at Prairie River Junior High School’s awards night. Students with top marks during the 2011-12 school year are honoured.

This Day in World History – September 6, 2024

3114 BC – Date Maya/Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar starts.

1522 – Ferdinand Magellan’s returns to Spain: first to sail around Earth.

1620 – The Mayflower departs Plymouth, England with 102 Pilgrims.

1651 – King Charles II of England spends a day hiding in an oak tree.

1716 – First lighthouse built in North America at Boston.

1819 – Thomas Blanchard patents lathe.

1886 – Queen Victoria establishes Distinguished Service Order.

1899 – Carnation processes its first can of evaporated milk.

1910 – Saskatchewan [then Regina] Roughriders football club formed.

1913 – First aircraft to loop the loop occurs in France.

1945 – A’s catcher Greek George punches umpire Joe Rue, gets suspended.

1952 – The CBC begins broadcasting.

1954 – US plane shot down above Siberia.

1957 – Elvis records “White Christmas” and “Silent Night”.

1963 – Lee Allen says Indians-Senators game is 100,000th in MLB history.

1963 – Jerry Lee Lewis quits Sun Records.

1968 – Swaziland gains independence from Britain.

1969 – “The Brady Bunch” premieres on ABC-TV.

1975 – Czech tennis star Martina Navratilova asks for US political asylum.

1976 – Russian pilot Belenko defects to Japan in a Mig 25 jet.

1983 – Soviet Union admits it shot down South Korean airliner KAL 007.

1989 – Amateur Athletic Federation strips Ben Johnson of all track records.

1991 – City name of Saint Petersburg is restored [Leningrad in 1924].

1995 – Cal Ripken Jr. plays in record 2,131 straight games.

1997 – Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, held at Westminster Abbey.

2012 – Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination for US President.

2018 – World Surf League announces equal prize money for men and women.

Today’s Horoscopes – September 6, 2024

Aries [March 21 – April 20] – An unpleasant situation could arise! Your first reaction may be to protect those closest to you from the truth! You could be tempted to lie or at least avoid mentioning the situation! Do not give in to the temptation! Your desire to shield loved ones is understandable, but it could cause problems! You can not protect people from everything! Most people prefer to know the facts!

Taurus [April 21 – May 21] – Your mind may be going a thousand miles an hour today! You might be inundated with new ideas and information that could cause mental overload! Write it all down if you can! You will want to refer to it later! It might be advisable to then go out for a walk or other exercise! This intellectual overload could produce excess nervous energy you will need to work off!

Gemini [May 22 – June 21] – Worries over the situation of a lover or close friend who seems depressed could plague you today, yet you may hesitate to contact this person and ask what is wrong because you do not want to intrude! Nonetheless, you should! All is not as bad as it seems, and your concern will be appreciated! Tonight, get some much-needed rest! You have been working far too hard!

Cancer [June 22 – July 22] – A family member may be depressed and not up for talking about what is wrong! His or her mood could spread to everyone else, so it might be a good idea to ask what is wrong! Point out that moods are contagious! Do not force the issue! That would be worse! A number of calls could interrupt your work, which you might find irritating! Do not be afraid to let voicemail get the calls!

Leo [July 23 – Aug. 23] – Misinformation might spread through your extended family or neighbourhood and cause unnecessary upsets among those involved! Do not accept at face value any gossip or rumour you hear today until you check it out yourself! It could turn out to be a tempest in a teapot! This is not a good time to plan or take a trip of any kind! Delays or mishaps could result!

Virgo [Aug. 24 – Sept. 22] – Misinformation regarding money could come from someone who has a stake in your believing whatever you are told! This could be a banker, creditor, investment counselor, or even a close friend or relative! Whoever it is, do not accept what this person says at face value! Look into the facts of the situation yourself before making any decisions about what you need to do!

Libra [Sept. 23 – Oct. 23] – Someone close to you may not be totally honest! This person could be avoiding telling the truth or hiding something from you in order to protect you! Trust your instincts! If someone tells you something important that does not ring true, check it out before accepting one person’s word! This is not a vicious deception – only a protective one! But shielding someone from the truth can sometimes backfire!

Scorpio [Oct. 24 – Nov. 22] – Weariness may have you feeling a bit listless today, and you are likely to want to stay home in bed rather than go anywhere! This goes against your normal inclination, so you could be tempted to bite the bullet and get out in spite of your malaise! Do not fall into this trap! Get some rest so that when you absolutely have to go out, you will be your old self again!

Sagittarius [Nov. 23 – Dec. 21] – A lover or close friend may seem to have dropped out of the picture, and this could have you worried, confused, and wondering if this person is not interested in continuing a relationship with you! Do not let your insecurity get the best of you! The person has his or her troubles and will eventually want a strong, sympathetic shoulder to cry on! You are likely to be that person!

Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 20] – Career interests may be short-circuited by gossip, rumour, and office politics! Someone has an agenda and is not likely to care too much about the effect on others’ lives of any underhanded dealings! If you hear about such goings-on, do what you can to stop them before they get out of hand! That way you can protect your and your colleagues’ career interests!

Aquarius [Jan. 21 – Feb. 18] – Perhaps you have been planning a trip or a return to school for a long time! However, a rather disturbing letter or phone call could jeopardize your plans and leave you teetering on the edge of disappointment! If you look at the situation carefully, you may find it does not set you back that much! You can take care of it without sacrificing what you want!

Pisces [Feb. 19 – March 20] – Seemingly bad news about your financial situation could throw your usually even-keeled nature off kilter! Look into the matter carefully before panicking! There may have been a computer error or other mistake, or perhaps someone confused you with someone else! Take steps to rectify the blunder! It is a drag, but you will be relieved to know all was better than it seemed!