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What’s Happening Today – September 9, 2024

10 – 11 a.m. – Movement Mondays at JCA Hall in Joussard. Light exercise, stretching. Free!

1 – 4:30 p.m. – Play Mah Jong at Joussard Homesteaders Hall.

5 p.m. – Town of Peace River meets in council chambers.

6:30 p.m. – Town of McLennan meets in council chambers.

7 p.m. – JCA meeting upstairs at JCA Hall in Joussard.

7 p.m. – Ladies Time Out at Kinuso Seniors Centre.

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

Today’s Celebrity Birthdays – September 9, 2024

1754 – William Bligh, Mutinied on HMS Bounty

1890 – Col. Harland Sanders, KFC Founder

1919 – Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder, Gambler/Sportscaster

1923 – Cliff Robertson, Spider-Man Actor

1932 – Sylvia Miles, Midnight Cowboy Actress

1942 – Luther Simmons, Main Ingredient Singer

1947 – Freddy Weller, Paul Revere & The Raiders

1949 – Joe Theismann, Toronto Argonauts

1951 – Tom Wopat, Dukes of Hazzard Actor

1960 – Hugh Grant, 9 Months Actor

1966 – Adam Sandler, Happy Gilmore Actor

1980 – Michelle Williams, Dawson’s Creek Actress

This Day in Local History – September 9, 2024

Sept. 9, 1970: South Peace News publishes a story on Grouard Constituent MLA Roy Ells, who announces he will not seek re-election in the next provincial election due to personal business plans.

Sept. 9, 1970: South Peace News announces three seats will be vacant during town council elections this fall. Councillors Jack Sanders and Dr. Phil Rutter’s terms expire, while Annah Holt announces she will not seek re-election.

Sept. 9, 1972: Arne Fevang catches a 15 1/2-pount jackfish at Whitefish Lake.

Sept. 9, 1972: High Prairie’s Rodney Cox reports to the New York Rangers training camp. He played with the Medicine Hat Tigers and was chosen Best Defenceman in their playoff series.

Sept. 9, 1973: The High Prairie Playboys win a men’s fastball tournament in Falher by defeating the McLennan Red Wings 8-5.

Sept. 9, 1975: The Gift Lake Expos defeat the Peavine Rangers 8-4 to take a 2-1 lead in the High Prairie Men’s Fastball League final.

Sept. 9, 1981: South Peace News reports Bev Matthews opens a hair shop in the SAAN Mall.

Sept. 9, 1981: South Peace News reports Mel Adrian is the town’s newest plumber recently moving from Calgary.

Sept. 9, 1984: The High Prairie Golf Club holds its club championships with Dave Temple, Joan McLean, Michael Bliss and Michelle Grey taking top honours.

Sept. 9, 1985: Community groups hold a meeting and plan to build a bingo hall. The meeting is in response to the owner of Grande Prairie’s Winners Circle Bingo Hall expressing the same desire.

Sept. 9, 1985: Roger Monahan opens Monahan Ford Sales.

Sept. 9, 1985: Taekwondo instructor Albert Clow meets with 64 interested students at High Prairie Elementary School in regard to starting a junior taekwondo program.

Sept. 9, 1987: South Peace News reports that Indian bands in the area request the Indian Health Care Commission to investigate complaints of services and treatment at the hospital and health clinic.

Sept. 9, 1990: High Prairie Mayor Rollie Johnson decides to not seek re-election.

Sept. 9, 1990: Brian Panasiuk wins the men’s title at the High Prairie Open Tennis Tournament.

Sept. 9, 1997: Craig Bissell challenges the legality of the High Prairie library board before it begins its first meeting. Reps go home instead of arguing the issue.

Sept. 9, 1998: South Peace News reports at least 30,000 waterfowl die during an avian botulism outbreak at Kimiwan Lake.

Sept. 9, 1998: The M.D. of Big Lakes council says it is a waste of money to change its name to the County of Big Lakes.

Sept. 9, 1998: The Town of High Prairie limits residents to four pets per household, provided only two of them are dogs.

Sept. 9, 1998: High Prairie town council hears the post office may restrict access due to vandalism.

Sept. 9, 1999: The Alberta government announces it will replace the Heart River Dam in 2000.

Sept. 9, 2011: The DVD Store re-opens in its new location at 4838 51 Ave. across from RONA.

Sept. 9, 2012: The two-day High Prairie Trade Show called Expo 2012 concludes. Over 1,000 people attend and over 100 booths sold. Organizers hail it a success.

Sept. 9, 2012: John Markovich passes away at the age of 64 years. He worked in many jobs including work with the Canadian Sunday School Mission.

Sept. 9, 2016: The visiting High Prairie Renegades are blanked 64-0 by the Charles Spencer Mavericks under the direction of new head coach William Stalenhoef.

Sept. 9, 2019: A soaring deficit to operate the Peace River Airport worries Peace River town council.

This Day in World History – September 9, 2024

1513 – Battle of Flodden Fields; English defeat James IV of Scotland.

1543 – Mary Stuart, nine months old, is crowned “Queen of Scots”.

1867 – Luxembourg gains independence.

1892 – Jupiter’s fifth moon discovered.

1898 – Ottawa Football Club re-organizes into the Rough Riders.

1908 – Orville Wright makes first 1-hr airplane flight.

1912 – J. Verdrines becomes first to fly over 100 mph.

1926 – NBC created by Radio Corporation of America.

1942 – First bombing on continental US soil at Mount Emily, Oregon,

1944 – Red Army supports coup in Bulgaria; new Communist government forms.

1950 – First use of TV laugh track by “The Hank McCune Show” in the US.

1956 – Elvis Presley appears on the Ed Sullivan Show for first time.

1957 – “Diana” by Paul Anka reaches #1.

1960 – India’s run of six straight Olympic field hockey gold medals ends.

1965 – Tibet is made an autonomous region of China.

1967 – Uganda declares independence from Great Britain.

1971 – NHL great Gordie Howe retires.

1975 – Viking 2 Mars probe launches.

1977 – Radio Shack sells the first TRS-80 computer.

1978 – Ayatollah Khomeini calls for an uprising in the Iranian army.

1983 – Radio Shack announces their color computer 2 [Coco2].

1985 – President Reagan orders sanctions against South Africa.

1991 – Only 1,695 fans watch Boston Red Sox play Cleveland.

2010 – A court in Philippines orders Imelda Marcos to repay $280,000.

2015 – Queen Elizabeth II becomes Great Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

2015 – Apple unveils the iPad Pro.

2017 – Egypt announces discovery of a 3,500-year-old tomb.

2018 – First Miss America competition without a swimsuit section.

Today’s Horoscopes – September 9, 2024

Aries [March 21 – April 20] – There is definitely a downside to home ownership! Much as you love projects, the joy is tempered when the chores never end! While your home is structurally sound, it may need some cosmetic enhancement! Try adding plants and flowers indoors! Outside, a few strategically placed pots can act as attractive focal points! You can make a difference with little effort or expense!

Taurus [April 21 – May 21] – The glass may look half empty, but only at first glance! Keep looking at it, or perhaps change the way you look at it, and you will see it indeed is half full! You may be experiencing some frustration! Computers could be down, or communication hindered in some way! Do not get stressed! See this as an ideal time to relax since you can not get any work done anyway!

Gemini [May 22 – June 21] – There are lots of personal and financial issues to resolve today! You may hear from your bank or see some alarming numbers on an ATM receipt! Do not get upset! Ultimately, these matters will be resolved to your benefit! As for personal matters, you may learn some new information about someone you thought you knew well! A relationship you once considered close may not be!

Cancer [June 22 – July 22] – A rising tide lifts all boats! When someone close experiences a windfall or especially good luck, the ripple effect reaches you! Change is in the air! While everything happening is positive, sometimes it feels like it is going too quickly! You feel a bit off balance, with little or no time to adjust! Even windfalls take some getting used to! Give yourself time to settle into the new circumstances!

Leo [July 23 – Aug. 23] – It looks as though change is on the horizon at work! You have just recently completed some long-term projects and are being recognized for your efforts! Perhaps a bonus or promotion is in store! Your affinity for technology and ability to quickly absorb new information makes you a prime candidate for a new position that has just opened up! Grab the chance!

Virgo [Aug. 24 – Sept. 22] – Crazy as it seems, why not plan that trip you have been eager to go on? Adventure calls, and although there are a few obstacles to stop you from answering, you can not wait to get out of your rut! There is a great big world out there, and you can not wait to make the time to go and see some of it!

Libra [Sept. 23 – Oct. 23] – Prosperity is just around the corner! With it comes change! Change in your job, career, or environment figures prominently today! However, this change manifests, it is bound to be positive! You are lucky, and you are about to hit the road to even greater success! Savour this moment, for you will be busy soon!

Scorpio [Oct. 24 – Nov. 22] – Your world is changing, both internally and externally! You feel a need to broaden your horizons! You may be contemplating a move to a new neighbourhood or trip to a faraway land! The people in your life will change as a result of this! You are about to embark on a new phase of life, and these new friends will act as able guides!

Sagittarius [Nov. 23 – Dec. 21] – Romance is in the air today. It is likely your relationship with your loved ones will see a dramatic improvement! Perhaps some flowers will arrive unexpectedly, or you will be paid a sincere compliment! Harmony reigns in the work environment as well! Both people and machines run smoothly and efficiently!

Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 20] – You are focused and attentive to detail! Some longstanding projects benefit from this sudden spurt of energy and get completed in record time! Children figure prominently in your life right now! Is there one child in particular who needs some extra attention from you? Your love and support mean a lot more than you realize!

Aquarius [Jan. 21 – Feb. 18] – Do not let others’ bad moods get you down! And do not feel it is your responsibility to cheer them up! Their moodiness is their business, not yours! You could be a little bit anxious today, and allowing yourself to be negatively influenced by others will do you no good at all! The general atmosphere will improve in a few days!

Pisces [Feb. 19 – March 20] – It is time to let go of the past and focus only on the future! A new person may come into your life who can help you do just that! Communication with close friends and relatives is highlighted, and you may find yourself spending more time on the phone than usual! Enjoy this day as you anticipate your brilliant future!