South Peace News’ NPHL Top 100 Players of All-Time special section last week was very popular with readers.
After the stories were posted on this newspaper’s website March 24, within 16 hours it attracted seven of the top 10 most read stories the last 14 days. A day later, it was nine out of 10! Since South Peace News started publishing the list years ago, no one story has dominated the list as much.
Many compliments poured in through the writer’s email. Some are published elsewhere in this newspaper. Of course, not everyone agreed and there were suggestions for players not on the list. The vast majority, however, stated it was a cherished walk through NPHL history they very much enjoyed.
And the memories it brought back for former players and fans! Wow!
The next step is turning the special section into a commemorative booklet. Orders have already been phoned and emailed into the office. Stay tuned for an announcement in the coming weeks. Advertising opportunities exist in the booklet. Please call Tony at (780) 523-4484 if interested.
The Page sees former High Prairie Councillor Sacha Martens is now the CAO for the Town of Oyen.
The news release issued by the Town adds her husband, Darren Martens, is moving to Oyen and joining the local RCMP police force.
The Page wishes the best of luck to both in their new endeavours.
Brrr! Or is that grrrr!
When in the heck will spring arrive? Snow and cold! Snow and cold! Over and over again!
But there is some good news. Locally, no one is whining about global warming!
Many events occurring in the region the next few weeks. Here is a reminder of three of them:
April 18-19 is the High Prairie Gun & Sportsman Show. The event is so big it takes three venues to hold it: the Sports Palace, Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre, and High Prairie Curling Rink.
The Page remembers attending his first show a long time ago and was floored at all the weaponry! Indeed, Albertans love their hunting and recreation. If you need anything regarding hunting, this is the place to be!
The Page tried hunting once in Australia and used a boomerang. Did not have any luck and couldn’t even throw the darn thing away!
April 25-26, the High Prairie Agricultural Society holds its Spring Rodeo at the Agriplex just north of town.
High Prairie is rodeo country and the ag society kicks off the season with this big event. All the major events of rodeo will be held for your enjoyment.
And X-Cel Energy has joined as a title sponsor this year. The Page thanks them for that!
And the following weekend, May 1-2, the Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce holds its Northern Connections trade show at the Baytex Energy Centre.
South Peace News will have more coverage on all these events in the coming weeks. Make plans to attend at least one if not all three!
The Page recognizes and thanks the organizers of all three events. It is a huge undertaking they take on for our enjoyment.
A police officer stops a man downtown for speeding.
“Officer!” the man says. “I can explain!”
“Just be quiet,” says the officer. “This is a school zone and unacceptable. I’m going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back.”
“But officer, I just wanted to say. . .”
“Quiet,” interrupts the officer. “You are going to jail! Not another word!”
A few hours later the officer checks on the speeder.
“Lucky for you the chief is at his daughter’s wedding. He’s going to be in a good mood when he gets here!”
“Don’t count on it,” says the man in jail. “I’m the groom!”
The Stanley Cup playoffs are almost here! Hooray!
Except years ago, The Page suffered a hockey injury. Limped around for weeks after putting his foot through the TV!
The hayseed from north of High Prairie went to Edmonton. He was very nervous about city travel but had his GPS car navigation to help him. But not using it too much in the metropolis of High Prairie, he got confused. He got traffic tied up and horns were honking in each direction. Panic and confusion everywhere!
“Go to hell!” yelled the frustrated man to his GPS.
Twenty minutes later, he ended in front of his mother-in-law’s house!
A teacher was giving her Grade 2 students a lesson in science. Specifically, she was showing her students how magnets worked and how they pick up nails and other bits of iron. Then it was question time.
“Students,” she said. “What starts with ‘M’ and picks up things?”
A little boy put up his hand.
“Mother!”
A woman was pregnant and went to the doctor’s office for an exam. When the exam was over, she blushed and spoke to the doctor.
“My husband wants to know . . .”
“I know, I know,” interrupted the doctor. “I get asked this question all the time. Having sex is fine during pregnancy. No need to worry.”
“That’s not it at all,” says the mother to be. “He wants to know if I can still mow the lawn!”
Tips from The Page!
Never trust a dog to watch your food!
If you have done something wrong and your father asks you, “Do I look stupid?” do not agree with him!
Never tell a woman her diet is working!
To all cowboys: never squat with your spurs on!
Never use felt markers as lipstick!
Never try to baptize a cat!
This week’s sage advice from The Page:
Man who runs in front of car gets tired, man who runs behind car gets exhausted!
Man with only one chopstick goes hungry!
War does not determine who is right, but who is left!
Wife who puts husband in doghouse son finds him in cathouse!
Man who live in glass house should change in basement!
Man who stands on toilet is high on pot!
Have a great week, everyone!