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The Page is confused. Virtually every economic study done has arrived at the same conclusion. To keep an economy robust, the goal is to keep money in the pockets of the people. If people have the money, they will spend…
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Nice to see we beat “those damn Yankees” in hockey last Thursday.Whew, it was close, however!We Canucks are still the best in the world when it comes to ice sports including the ice we skate on and the cubes we…
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“I am quite sure Canada will perform wonderfully in the next war. Provided it is given at least 10 years advance notice.”“People of different religions can get along quite well. Provided of course, they are not religious.” – Richard Needham.…
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If you don’t now what Friday is, you could be in big trouble!It’s Sweetheart’s Day, otherwise known as Valentine’s Day. A time where boyfriends and hubbies line up to buy wine, chocolates, flowers, and/or perfumes to spoil their better halves.Meanwhile,…
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Alberta’s resources to be used by Albertans. What a nice thought!On page 26 of this week’s paper, there is a story on Alberta Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen traveling the Germany and the USA to promote hunting, among other…
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Mixed signals are being received at our office regarding the status of the Treaty 8 First Nations Cup Hockey Tournament.As reported several times the past year or so, the High Prairie Recreation Committee was unable to keep the tournament, which…
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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.…
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The Page – January 15, 2025

Is there any better team in the NHL than the Edmonton Oilers?The Page wants to know who. The Cup returns to Canada later this spring! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resigned! Finally! The collective noise from Canadians sighing relief is…
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Well, hello folks!Here we are, rolling into a brand new year! As we write this, it is only the third day of 2025. Already, we have blown apart several of our New Year resolutions. We haven’t done any pushups. No…
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Merry Christmas!We hope your Christmas is fabulous and filled with joy! The Page has been “extra good” all year and anticipates plenty of presents.However, wishes from fellow citizens fulfilled from Santa would be just as nice! Christmas! A time for…
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There was a time when people counted down the “shopping days” to Christmas!This was a big deal. Everywhere there were reminders, “Only 35 Shopping Days until Christmas! Get at it!!” Stuff like that. The idea was, it made Christmas seem…
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“Honey, is it the ground getting higher? Or is your butt just getting lower?” Grandpa Jonesy“Latte? What’s a latte? I just want an ordinary coffee. I don’t care what you call it. Anyway, what the heck is a latte? Isn’t…
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Never pass up an easy opportunity!Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sure didn’t Nov. 20 when a byelection was announced for Lethbridge-West. Smith and the United Conservative Party took full advantage to praise a current MLA and dump all over the NDP.…
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Years ago, each Monday, The Page looked forward to a box of tasty barbecue chicken From Uncle Nicky’s. Don’t know what barbecue sauce they used but it was delicious!The owners were kind people and knew how to make chicken. They…
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If this is climate change, or global warming, or whatever suits your fancy, it has some people loving it, and some people maybe even hating it.In our part of the Peace country, for whatever reason, maybe El Nino or La…
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