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What’s Happening Today – September 27, 2026

World Rivers Day!

World Tourism Day!

Attend the church of your choice.

1:30 p.m. – Enjoy cribbage games at the HP Golden Age Centre, 4824-53 Ave. $1 drop-in charge.

Today’s Celebrity Birthdays – September 27, 2026

1719 – Samuel Adams, US Revolutionary

1840 – Thomas Nast, Santa Claus Cartoonist

1862 – Louis Botha, First South African PM

1920 – William Conrad, Matt Dillon Radio Voice

1923 – Mary McCarty, Trapper John MD Actress

1934 – Greg Morris, Mission Impossible Actor

1943 – Randy Bachman, BTO Musician

1943 – Steve Boone, Lovin’ Spoonful Vocalist

1947 – Meat Loaf, Bat Out of Hell Singer [Marvin Lee Aday]

1949 – Robb Weller, Entertainment Tonight Host

1953 – Greg Ham, Men at Work Saxophonist

1971 – Patrick Muldoon, Melrose Place Actor

1984 – Avril Lavigne, Canadian Singer/Songwriter

This Day in Local History – September 27, 2026

Sept. 27, 1913: The Grouard News reports the CNR will be built on the north shore of Lesser Slave Lake to Grouard and onto Peace River Crossing.

Sept. 27, 1971: High Prairie Royal Bank manager Glen Norton is notified of someone trying to break out of the bank. However, the cleaning woman locked herself in and was merely trying to get out.

Sept. 27, 1974: Bishop Equipment in High Prairie celebrates its grand re-opening.

Sept. 27, 1978: South Peace News reports of sightings of Sasquatch footprints at Peavine. RCMP were called in to investigate.

Sept. 27, 1980: The High Prairie Recreation Board hosts the Northern Alberta Chess Championships and an open tournament. High Prairie’s Don McDonald places second in the open tournament.

Sept. 27, 1989: South Peace News reports Darrel and Cindy Shewchuk open Pro Hardware in High Prairie.

Sept. 27, 1985: High Prairie’s Laurie Savill is given a lifetime membership in the Peace Curling Association for his long involvement in the sport in the Peace Region.

Sept. 27, 2006: Former High Prairie businessman Clayton Bates passes away from cancer at the age of 80 years in Cochrane.

Sept. 27, 2008: Prairie River Junior High School School golf teams excel at the Junior High School Golf Zones in Woking. The boy’s team wins gold medals while the girls win silver. Kyle Olansky fires a 97 to win individual bronze.

Sept. 27, 2009: High Prairie Bethel Baptist Church holds the Fall Harvest Festival. Among activities is a jail where people could pay a $1 and “send” a person to jail. Proceeds are forwarded to Santa’s Little Helper.

Sept. 27, 2010: Prairie River Junior High School’s boy’s golf team places second in the 3/4A Group at zones in Fairview. Austin Guttinger places second overall with a score of 77.

Sept. 27, 2013: ATB donates $1,000 to the High Prairie and District Sports Complex Society for the building of a new skateboard park as part of its 75th anniversary.

Sept. 27, 2014: High Prairie bids farewell to Arnie and Gail Wyllie at a party at Smitty’s Restaurant.

Sept. 27, 2014: A retirement party is held for High Prairie Hospital nurse Glenys Cuts. She served for 56 years.

Sept. 27, 2014: Victory Life Church’s J-Walkers youth group hosts a barbecue at Freson Bros. to help raise money for a mission trip to Mexico. Donations total $486.

Sept. 27, 2015: High Prairie’s Christian churches get together to sponsor the second of two appreciation nights for “local heroes”. The second honours EMTs, firefighters, and workers in the health care field.

Sept. 27, 2016: High Prairie town council decides to raise water and sewer rates after hearing they could have as much as a $400,000 shortfall on water and sewer operations in 2016.

Sept. 27, 2017: South Peace News reports on the High Prairie RCMP’s efforts to crack down on the local drug trade. Drugs are seized at three separate raids and several people charged.

Sept. 27, 2017: The High Prairie Regals are unanimously accepted back into the NPHL at the league’s annual general meeting in Fairview.

Sept. 27, 2018: The High Prairie Municipal Library wins the Peace Library System’s Excellence in Public Library Programs and Services Award.

Sept. 27, 2018: ATB Financial holds an open house to celebrate its 80th anniversary with refreshments. The High Prairie branch opened in 1938.

Sept. 27, 2019: Peace River students march in a climate change demonstration. Dylan Underwood, 12, leads the demonstration. Peace River town council later applauds Underwood’s efforts with a certificate.

Sept. 27-28, 2019: The Peace River Glenmary Junior A girl’s team wins silver medals in Fairview at the St. Thomas More Kodiak Volleyball Tournament.

This Day in World History – September 27, 2026

1066 – William the Conqueror’s troops set sail for England.

1290 – Earthquake in Bohai Sea near China, reportedly kills 100,000 people.

1590 – Pope Urban VII dies 13 days after being chosen: shortest papacy.

1821 – Mexican forces occupy Mexico City: independence gained.

1822 – Rosetta stone deciphered.

1824 – Charles X, King of France, makes his state entry into Paris.

1864 – Jesse James’ gang surprise attack train: 150 killed.

1881 – Chicago Cubs beat Troy 10-8 before record small “crowd” of 12.

1892 – Book matches are patented by Diamond Match Company.

1905 – Paper published introducing Einstein’s equation E=mc2.

1908 – Henry Ford’s first Ford Model T automobile leaves Detroit plant.

1910 – First test flight of a twin-engined airplane in France.

1912 – “Memphis Blues” published; considered to be the first blues song.

1919 – Democratic National Committee votes to allow female members.

1928 – The Nationalist Republic of China is recognized by the USA.

1937 – First Santa Claus Training School opens in Albion, NY.

1937 – Balinese Tiger declared extinct.

1938 – British ocean liner “Queen Elizabeth” launches.

1939 – Warsaw surrenders to Germans after 19 days of resistance.

1940 – 55 German aircrafts shot down above England.

1942 – NY Giants beat Wash Redskins 14-7 without making a first down.

1953 – Typhoon destroys one third of Nagoya, Japan.

1954 – Steve Allen’s “Tonight Show” premieres.

1961 – Sierre Leone becomes 100th member of UN.

1968 – France denies UK entry into common market.

1973 – Soyuz 12 carries 2 cosmonauts into Earth orbit for 2 days.

1973 – “The Way We Were” single released by Barbra Streisand.

1983 – South Africa worker’s union leader Ndlovu freed after 19 years.

1989 – Sony purchases Columbia Pictures for $3.4 billion cash.

1992 – LA Dodgers for first time in history clinch last place.

2009 – Germans return Angela Merkel for her second term as chancellor.

2012 – The 2004 Japanese discovery of the 133th element is confirmed.

2015 – A “Supermoon” coincides with a lunar eclipse creating “Blood Moon”.

2018 – Report: half of all orca could die through pollution.

Today’s Horoscopes – September 27, 2026

Aries [March 21 – April 20] – You usually love to talk, but right now you have probably reached your limit! You have attended a number of gatherings and social events and talked to a lot of people over the past week or so, and now you want to sit quietly at home! If friends or family members insist on your chatting with them, do not be afraid to say no! Everyone knows how busy you have been! Take some time to yourself and relax!

Taurus [April 21 – May 21] – Have you been indulging in too many goodies? You might feel under the weather because of all this abundance! You probably should take it easy! Think about reorganizing your priorities! Is a second piece of chocolate cake more important than your energy and health? Indulging can be important to your psyche, but do not forget about moderation – and do not forget there are many other ways to indulge!

Gemini [May 22 – June 21] – It has been said you can never have too many friends, but today you might wonder if perhaps you do! Your phone could be ringing off the hook! One person after another will be soliciting you for advice and your famous shoulder to cry on! Be patient! One day you may need that person to be there for you! Try to listen and keep your sense of humour about you!

Cancer [June 22 – July 22] – A small gathering of some kind could attract you and your family tonight! Perhaps you will arrange to meet some friends there, if possible! You may feel good just being out with those you love, but you are likely to be tired by the end of the event! Make sure you fortify yourself with nourishing food during the day! Take care of yourself so you can have some fun!

Leo [July 23 – Aug. 23] – Too many phone calls may be on the agenda today! You might also have a few last-minute errands to run in your neighbourhood! It will not be easy, probably because of unexpected delays, closures and traffic! Nonetheless, your sense of excitement and enthusiasm will help you tolerate conditions that would normally be very frustrating! Furthermore, you are having fun! Go to it!

Virgo [Aug. 24 – Sept. 22] – You may have lost your usual control of the purse strings and spent too much money lately! Do not worry about it! It has all been for a good cause! It is nothing you can not handle, and certainly not enough to bankrupt you! The situation is only temporary anyway! The financial picture looks great for you in the months to come! Make the most of it!

Libra [Sept. 23 – Oct. 23] – Generally, you are a very sociable person, and today you will not want to slow down! Invitations to parties, from intimate coffee klatches to big neighbourhood bashes, continue to come in, but you weigh the pros and cons of attending carefully now! Saying no goes against your nature because you do not want to miss anything! But right now, you must pick the most important to you and leave the rest!

Scorpio [Oct. 24 – Nov. 22] – You and other members of your household might suddenly decide to do one more thorough house cleaning! Usually this would be a good idea, but today it does not really need it, and you might work too hard and do too much! Do you really need to clean your closets now? Dust and vacuum, then spruce it up with some decorations, and that should be enough for now! Relax!

Sagittarius [Nov. 23 – Dec. 21] – Too many people may be making demands on your time right now! Some may have genuine concerns and need your assistance, but others have definite agendas they really should deal with on their own! Use your intuition to tell the difference because you will not be able to help them all! A female friend might have the most urgent need! If you can only help one, help her!

Capricorn [Dec. 22 – Jan. 20] – A lot of creative work may need to be finished by today! If you are professionally involved with writing, a deadline may loom! It could be difficult to get it done because family members and friends could constantly call and text, which keeps you from concentrating! The best course of action might be to go somewhere quiet, like a library, and do your work there! Think about it!

Aquarius [Jan. 21 – Feb. 18] – What is happening in your community today that attracts crowds? A parade? A festival of some kind? Some friends may want you to go with them, but you hesitate for many different reasons! Go if you want to but take necessary precautions! You could meet some interesting people! If you do not go, find another way to have fun! You deserve it!

Pisces [Feb. 19 – March 20] – You may be too free with your money right now! You are usually careful with it, but the spirit of generosity and abundance is definitely upon you! You are more inclined to be generous with those you care about! After all is said and done, you could panic, but do not! You are good at making money! A little belt tightening later is entirely possible, and it will not hurt you! Follow your heart – within limitations!