Wow! How about the weather?
In the last week, we had melting snow, a good old-fashioned blizzard, and bone-chilling cold. Isn’t life in the Peace Country grand!
During the brief melt, that spring tradition showed up on Highway 2 through High Prairie. Man, there were a lot of potholes! Part of living in the north and enjoying pavement in the warm months are those nasty potholes that appear each spring.
Normally, The Page does not get too exciting about potholes. Perhaps when he hits a big pothole a few words might be uttered you would not hear beside you in a pew at church, but drivers know they are going to be there so please be careful and watch out! Crews will get to them when spring arrives.
We see in our sister newspaper, the Slave Lake Lakeside Leader, that Bigstone Cree Nation has opened a homeless shelter.
Months ago, there was some mild talk of trying to get a homeless shelter in High Prairie. The Page has not heard much lately so that has apparently fizzled.
Meanwhile, Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair is quoted in last week’s edition that Lesser Slave Lake “is going to get some funding” but was not specific on details. Stay tuned!
But then something interesting was said. The Government of Alberta is building recovery centres but Sinclair does not expect northern Alberta to get one. Gee, what a surprise!
But then he said, “safe transportation” would be provided to a centre at Enoch.
So, one solution is to round them up and taken them away! Interesting!
The Page is not sure of having a homeless shelter in High Prairie. Seems that once you provide the service, people start showing up. Is that what we really want?
The Page wishes the best of luck to Falher town council’s efforts to get the Bank of Montreal to change its mind regarding the closure of its branch (see story starting on page 1).
Over a year ago, McLennan lost the services of a bank. Despite efforts from council the decision was not reversed.
When big corporations make a decision such as the one at Falher, it is unlikely they will change their mind. One thing for sure, if you don’t at least try you know what the result will be. Good for Falher council for at least trying.
A big blow for McLennan when it occurred and a similar blow to Falher.
The Page has not heard much about the wind farm proposed for the Smoky River region. Not even a peep from those opposed. Interesting!
Does this mean the project is over and has gone away and disappeared into the wind, no pun intended!
A few events to keep your eye on in the coming months!
Feb. 14-16 is the spectacular St. Isidore Carnaval. Attend and enjoy the best of francophone cultural celebrations.
Family Day is Monday, Feb. 17. Events occur all weekend though the Smoky River and Peace regions. Stay tuned for more details.
The Starr Sasakamoose SS Cup Hockey Tournament comes to High Prairie March 20-23.
The SARDA Trade Show comes to Falher March 27-29. It is probably the second biggest ag show in the Peace next to Grande Prairie’s. Visit over 100 booths and learn about the latest news and services in agriculture.
The Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce Spring Trade Show is April 26-27. Visit over 100 booths and visit businesses promoting their goods and services.
The High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show is at High Prairie April 26-27. See over 100 booths to satisfy every recreational need.
A high school teacher poses a question to his Math students.
“A rich man dies and leaves his estate $10 million. One-fifth goes to his wife, one-fifth to his son, one-sixth to his butler, and the rest to charity. Students, what does each one get?”
After a long silence, one student raises his hand with the answer.
“A good lawyer!”
“The best time to adds insult to injury is when you are signing someone else’s cast.” – Demetri Martin.
Have a great week!