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What’s Happening Today – September 15, 2026

International Day of Democracy!

International Dot Day!

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

1 p.m. – High Prairie School Division meets at HP Learning Centre.

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

1 – 2 p.m. – Join Walk & Talk at Falher Smoky River Community Hall. Bring clean shoes! $2 fee.

1 – 4 p.m. – Senior Drop-In at HP Native Friendship Centre 4919-51 Ave.

7 p.m. – Whist games at Big Meadow Hall north of Enilda. Contact Stella Sware at (780) 523-2009.

7 p.m. – Drop-In Pickleball at Joussard JCA Hall. $2 fee. Beanbag toss if enough interest.

Today’s Celebrity Birthdays – September 15, 2026

1254 – Marco Polo, Italian Explorer

1789 – James Fenimore Cooper, Last of the Mohicans Author

1852 – Jan E. Matzeliger, Shoe Lacing Machine Inventor

1890 – Agatha Christie, English Crime Writer

1907 – Fay Wray, King Kong Actress

1908 – Penny Singleton, Jane Jetson’s Voice

1921 – Norma MacMillan, Casper the Ghost’s Voice

1925 – Forrest Compton, Gomer Pyle Actor

1928 – Rod Robbie, SkyDome Architect

1939 – Jim Kimsey, AOL Co-Founder

1941 – Signe Anderson, Jefferson Airplane Musician

1946 – Oliver Stone, Platoon Director

1946 – Tommy Lee Jones, American Actor

1961 – Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins

1977 – Tom Hardy, Mad Max Actor

1984 – Prince Harry, Prince of Wales

This Day in Local History – September 15, 2026

Sept. 15, 1913: Grouard town council approves spending $60,000 for improvements such as sidewalks and drainage.

Sept. 15, 1913: The Grouard News reports Bart Cole and W.T. Theissen open the Metropolitan Pool Hall.

Sept. 15, 1913: Work starts on a new school in Grouard on Olive Street.

Sept. 15, 1913: An Order-in-Council by the Alberta government bans “red men” from poolrooms. The purpose is to encourage the “red men” to work and save his earnings. Any proprietor caught will have his licence revoked.

Sept. 15, 1915: Lawyer Jack A. Turner of Pottage and Turner leaves Grouard for Fort William, Ont. He was principal of the public school from 1912-13, secretary of the Grouard Board of Trade and chairman and trustee of the public school board. He lived in town for three years.

Sept. 15, 1971: Jeff Burgar becomes managing editor of South Peace News with his father, Reg, who still retains the title of editor.

Sept. 15, 1973: Lorraine Halldorson and Bev Burback were to open the Bo Peep Day Nursery in the old preschool building but a rental agreement with town council could not be reached.

Sept. 15, 1979: The High Prairie Regals host a wrestling card at the Sports Palace. About 400 fans attend to cheer on Tiger “Tweet Tweet” Tomasso.

Sept. 15, 1986: Martin Dalsin begins his job as High Prairie’s recreation director.

Sept. 15, 1992: HPSD board of trustees approve the spending of $25,000 to $30,000 to hire an architect to draw plans for expansion of the E.W. Pratt High School gymnasium.

Sept. 15, 1993: the Town of High Prairie and I.D. No. 17 Central agree to pay off the recreation board’s outstanding debenture of $133,306.32 thus greatly alleviating its financial pressure.

Sept. 15, 1995: Jeff Burgar and three other shareholders begin operating Internet North.

Sept. 15, 1999: South Peace News reports The Whitefish Inn is eyeing a 40-unit motel expansion.

Sept. 15, 1999: Jim Fisher, of Car-Jim Refrigeration, holds a close-out sale before moving to Innisfail.

Sept. 15, 2001: Kim Dedels opens Bodee Treetz in the same building as Belle Beauty.

Sept. 15, 2005: An accident on the Peavine Road claims the life of Grouard grandmother Bertha Calahasen.

Sept. 15, 2006: The Alberta government gives the green light for architects and engineers to begin designing the Northern Lakes College portion of the High Prairie Health and Learning Centre, says Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen.

Sept. 15, 2007. Alicia Boisson wins an Alberta Weekly Newspapers’ Association award for her feature on the Youth Apprenticeship Program at Prairie River Junior High School.

Sept. 15, 2008: An East Prairie boy pleads guilty in High Prairie youth court to burning a trailer in East Prairie and is placed on probation for 18 months.

Sept. 15, 2009: The Faust Lakeside Hotel and Burger Baron are destroyed by a spectacular fire in Faust. The old Bittman Garage is also destroyed.

Sept. 15, 2010: Jack Hill, Greta Duncan and Nora Farr-Jones, three children of pioneer J.D. Hill, visit the High Prairie Museum.

Sept. 15, 2010: A mould problem causes the closure of four classrooms at Gift Lake School. Northland School Division says a new school in Gift Lake is now its highest priority.

Sept. 15, 2014: Ken Thiessen starts his job as High Prairie Recreation Board superintendent.

Sept. 15, 2016: The High Prairie Community Beautification Association wins 1,000 tulips in the in the 150 Community Gardens contest.

Sept. 15, 2017: Kapawe’no First Nation makes history after opening the first licensed day care on a reserve in Alberta.

Sept. 15, 2017: Prairie River Gas Co-op hosts an open house to celebrate the opening of their new facility in the old GEM yard across the railway tracks.

Sept. 15, 2019: Alice Hubar passes away at the age of 81 years. She worked for AGT, the Royal Bank, and was involved in several community organizations as a volunteer.

This Day in World History – September 15, 2026

  668 – Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath.

1584 – San Lorenzo del Escorial Palace in Madrid finished.

1812 – French army under Napoleon reaches Kremlin, Moscow.

1830 – First passenger to be killed by a railway train occurs in England.

1835 – HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin aboard reaches Galapagos Islands.

1857 – Timothy Alder of New York patents a typesetting machine.

1870 – Dutch 1st Chamber abolishes Capital punishment.

1913 – First US milch goat show held, Rochester, NY.

1916 – First use of tanks in warfare at Battle of the Somme.

1917 – Russia proclaimed a republic.

1923 – Oklahoma declares state of siege because of Ku Klux Klan terror.

1928 – Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin.

1930 – First international bridge match is held in London. US wins.

1935 – Swastika made official symbol of Nazi Germany.

1938 – British PM Neville Chamberlain visits Adolf Hitler.

1938 – John Cobb sets world auto speed record at 350.2 mph.

1940 – Climax of Battle of Britain; Luftwaffe loses 56 aircraft, RAF 28.

1943 – Benito Mussolini forms a rival fascist government in Italy.

1947 – First four-engined jet-propelled fighter plane tested.

1949 – “Lone Ranger” premieres on ABC-TV.

1950 – During Korean conflict, UN forces land at Inchon in South Korea.

1950 – East German premier Grotewohl pleads for German reunification.

1952 – UN turns over Eritrea to Ethiopia.

1953 – Boxing’s NBA adopts 10-pt-must-scoring-system.

1960 – Montreal Canadiens’ great Maurice Richard announces his retirement.

1965 – “Lost in Space” premieres.

1970 – Decca awards Bing Crosby second platinum disc for selling 300 million.

1970 – PLO leader Arafat threatens to make a cemetery of Jordan.

1971 – First broadcast of “Columbo” starring Peter Falk on NBC-TV.

1976 – Soyuz 22 carries two cosmonauts into Earth orbit for 8 days.

1977 – TV LA drama “CHiPs” debuts on NBC-TV.

1981 – Vanuatu becomes a member of the United Nations.

1982 – First issue of “USA Today” published.

1983 – Police officers beat man to death for graffiting New York City subway.

1983 – Israel premier Menachem Begin resigns.

1986 – First broadcast of legal drama “L.A. Law” on NBC-TV.

1997 – Oprah Winfrey announces she will continue her show through 2000.

1997 – Google.com is registered as a domain name.

2011 – The St. Thomas [Ont.] Assembly auto plant is closed permanently.

2012 – Japan announces it will phase out nuclear energy by the 2030s.

2013 – Japan switches off its last working nuclear reactor.

2015 – Hungary seals its border with Serbia with a razor-wire fence.

2018 – Remains of 13,000-year-old beer found in Haifa cave, Israel.

2018 – First fatal shark attack in Massachusetts in 80 years.

Today’s Horoscopes – September 15, 2026

Aries [March 21 – April 20] – Happiness reigns as you and your household embark on one or more projects that could make your home more cheerful! Warm and companionable conversations involve sharing interesting information and bring you closer! Visitors could come by and other people could call with interesting news! This is a good day to throw an impromptu party! Enjoy your day!

Taurus [April 21 – May 21] – A conversation with someone in your neighbourhood could prove unexpectedly pleasant and enjoyable! You might meet new people and get closer to the ones you already know! A lot of interesting and useful information could be exchanged! There might be a future get-together you will want to attend so you have something to look forward to! You might also lend or borrow some books today!

Gemini [May 22 – June 21] – A pleasant surprise comes your way when you receive either a present or small sum of money, perhaps in the mail! Someone will either pay you back a loan or you could receive a gift for some small service you performed for someone! You could be tempted to turn that around and buy a present for someone else! Expect some calls that result in long and meaningful conversations!

Cancer [June 22 – July 22] – Communication is likely to be warm, informative, and companionable today, and you will probably grow closer to those around you because of it! Your inspiration and imagination flow freely, and you are likely to want to channel much of your energy into creative projects! You may also want to phone a friend who shares your artistic interests!

Leo [July 23 – Aug. 23] – If you are musically or artistically inclined, today you might have visions or melodies in your head that simply cry out to be written down! If you are a writer, you may be filled with story ideas! Whatever your creative interests, inspiration abounds! It is a good idea to start working on these projects today or they could disappear!

Virgo [Aug. 24 – Sept. 22] – Today should be busy with regard to communication! Calls and emails to people close to you may take up a lot of your time! You could be organizing a meeting or social event of some kind! You are probably feeling optimistic and enthusiastic, and you will likely spread these feelings to others! You are also better able to intuit what is going on with them!

Libra [Sept. 23 – Oct. 23] – A meeting is likely to happen during the course of the working day! This should lead to pleasant and interesting conversations, possibly involving philosophy, spiritual matters, or the arts! Communication should be clear and open! Correspondence could take up almost as much time as conversations right now!

Scorpio [Oct. 24 – Nov. 22] – A message or phone call from someone dear who lives far away could arrive today! You have been thinking about this person for a while, so do not be surprised if you hear from him or her! You are especially attuned to the thoughts and feelings of others right now! In fact, you may feel especially inspired to work on projects of your own, as ideas are likely to fill your head! Have fun!

Sagittarius [Nov. 23 – Dec. 21] – Daydreams and reveries could inspire new ideas for creative projects today! Visions, stories, or melodies might flood your mind, and it might be a good idea to write them down before they disappear! You are also likely to feel more attuned than usual to the thoughts and feelings of others! Do not be surprised if you intuitively give people what they want and need before they ask!

Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 20] – Affection blooms in close relationships as you tune into the thoughts, feelings, needs, and desires of those around you! Communication should be clear, open, and honest without being brutal! Social events should prove especially enjoyable today as you are likely to attract interesting people with intriguing and useful information! Reading could also prove beneficial now! Enjoy your day!

Aquarius [Jan. 21 – Feb. 18] – You should be in glowing good health today! You are feeling especially fit, and your appearance likely reflects that! You are looking for healthy activities that also bring you pleasure, such as exercise and proper diet! Find a cookbook full of tasty recipes and use it! Your relations with others should be warm, loving, and companionable! Exercising with friends, if possible, should encourage you to keep up the good work!

Pisces [Feb. 19 – March 20] – Love blossoms in close relationships as communication flows freely! You are intuitive by nature, but today you feel especially attuned to others’ thoughts, feelings, needs, and desires! Do not be surprised if you grow closer to those around you! Children, in particular, should provide warmth and love! If you are artistically inclined, start a new project today!