The big High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show is this weekend April 18-19!
And when we say big, we mean big! Three venues and over 400 exhibitors. Thousands are expected to attend what is widely known as one the best shows in Alberta.
Times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19. Admission is $8 per person, 12 years and under free.
The Page remembers the first time he attended the show. Amazed at all the weapons on site, I prayed if I ever got into a fight, I’d want the exhibitors on my side!
The show is a sportsman’s dream. Plan to attend. More on their ad on page 28.
People were celebrating a few years ago when it only took 12 hours and 30 minutes to deliver the mail to Grouard from Sawridge. It was a record set by W.R. McKenzie.
Let’s see! At about 70 miles, that is about 5-6 miles per hour. Talk about snail mail!
The Page should mention that was in 1913!
So far, so good!
The slow melt so far and no reports of any major flooding in the Peace.
We have a long way to go but let’s continue to hope for a long thaw to alleviate potential flooding.
The Page tips his hat to all crews throughout the Peace in preparing as best they can for the thaw.
The Page has heard reports of Canada goose in the region the last few weeks.
Spring is coming, wait for it!
But those poor geese must be getting cold feet from all the ice they stand on!
No reports of robins yet, however! Guess that proves they are smarter than geese by waiting for spring!
Our April Fool’s story on the website was the most-read story as of April 9.
In case you were one of the few who did not read it or hear about it, some investors purchased the old hospital land and were putting up a casino.
The Page even got a phone call from one man wanting the investor’s phone number to see if they could participate.
No such luck? People will have to go to Grande Prairie, Whitecourt or Edmonton to get their casino fix.
Yahoo! It’s Stanley Cup playoff time!
As of this writing, we have no idea who is playing who but it promises to be another terrific playoff.
The last two years, The Page has predicted Edmonton to win the big cup. Wrong both times. Made the final twice! Close but no cigar!
Being the kind fellow he is, The Page is offering his prediction for the playoffs. That way, people entering hockey pools will know which players not to take.
The Page says Edmonton over Tampa Bay in the final.
Many Oilers’ fans are predicting doom and gloom. Other than perhaps Colorado, Dallas and Tampa Bay, the Oilers match up well with anyone. They are an immensely talented team that just can’t seem to get it right. One of these years they will.
There have been stretches this year the Oilers buckle down and play great defence. Once intensity increases in the playoffs, The Page is predicting the Oilers will take it up a notch.
Looking at past NHL history, the team with the best player eventually wins. Connor McDavid is that player and Edmonton have yet to win. It is only a matter of time.
A college pizza delivery boy arrives at the home of John Smith. After giving him his pizza, Smith asks, “What is the usual tip?”
“Well,” says the youth. “This is my first trip here, but the other guys say if I get a dollar out of you, I’ll be doing great!”
“Is that so?” snorted Smith. Well, just to show them how wrong they are, here’s $5!”
“Thanks,” replied the youth. “I’ll put this in my school fund.”
“What are you studying in school?” asked Smith.
The student smiles and replies, “Applied psychology!”
Years ago, the knights were heading into battle. One knight speaks to his best friend who is left behind to defend the castle.
“My bride is without a doubt one of the most beautiful women in the world. It would be a terrible waste if no man could have her if I die. Therefore, as my best and most trusted friend, I am leaving you the key to her chastity belt to use should I not return.”
And off to battle they went. They were a mile or so out of town when they noticed a cloud of dust approaching from behind. Thinking it might be an important message, the knight stops. A horseman approaches. It was his best friend.
“Hey, you gave me the wrong key!
A priest and a taxi driver both perish at the same time and appear at the Pearly Gates. It is a very busy day.
St. Peter asks the priest several questions before letting him through. But the taxi driver is given passage with no questions at all. The priest is annoyed.
“Why could a taxi driver go to the highest level of heaven and I, who all my life spoke about God, have to answer so many questions?”
“Well,” says St. Peter. “It all come down to praying. When you were speaking to people at your church, everyone was sleeping. When the taxi driver was driving, everybody was praying!”
Speaking of church, a father took his little girl, 4, to church for the first time.
The ushers began taking offering plates around. When they neared the father and little girl, she whispered to her father just loud enough for everyone to hear.
“Don’t pay for me, daddy! I’m under five!”
A doctor was examining an old army veteran.
“When was the last time you had sex?” the doctor asked the vet.
“About 1955, I believe!”
“Wow!” said the doctor. “It’s been that long?”
The veteran looks puzzled.
“Doc, it’s only 20:15 right now!”
The Page passes along condolences to High Prairie A&W staff on the sudden loss of employee Cynthia Pichay.
Going to A&W often, Cynthia always met you with a smile which brightened your day!
Condolences to the Castaneda and Pichay families and A&W owners and staff, as well as the hospital where Cynthia also worked.
A beautiful life was lost and taken from us much too early.
She will be deeply missed.
Have a great week, everyone!