The High Prairie Fire Department received 12 backpacks June 26 courtesy of the High Prairie Royal Purple Elks. Not only will the backpacks come in hand for victims at fire and/or rescue scenes, they are filled with unisex items including shampoos and soaps, blankets and socks. Left-right in the photo are fire department Lieut. Jennifer Anderson, left, and Royal Purple Elks Associate Lady Trish Long.