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feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. Through social media tools, we asked readers to submit their Ten Best songs with the word RAIN in the title. This is in tribute to our June/July weather which has been moist, damp, a deluge, soggy, and any number of other synonyms for wet.Our choice list is from

GP’s Anita Farnsworth who came up with a pretty eclectic - and meteorologically - correct list.Thanks Anita!

Thanks Eurythmics, no kidding.

Here Comes tHe rain

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Willie Nelson certainly would be after several cancelled tee-off times.

Prince’s opus; it isn’t purple yet but hold on...

PurPle rain

Butch and Sundance would have got away in this weather.

Yes, John Fogarty and CCR, I believe we have.

Have You ever seen tHe rain?

Whitesnake crew would not want an outdoor gig here this summer.

CrYin’ in tHe rain

Supertramp – thanks for the weather update gents.

it’s raining again

A fitting finale, with the moisture probs in past years: This John Mellencamp anthem should make farmers happy.

rain on a sCareCrow•Submit YOUR 10 BEST

to [email protected], photos optional but welcome, and be eligible for some great prizes from the DHT •

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to turn a problem into an opportunity.

singing in tHe rain

raindroPs keeP Failing on mY Head

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Lip-syncing Milli Vanilli - yeah, sure, whatever

Blame it on tHe rain

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feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. Today, beautiful flowers are the topic, and the young amateur photographer at work is Comp student Heather Magusin, who offers this cornucopia of colour - and sometimes the purity of BW – in her offerings.Thanks Heather!

Soft and delicate snowdrop anemones cupped in an outstretched hand.

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A gossamer oriental poppy stands in sharp relief against the blown-out sky.

An early tulip displays its flamboyant petals.

Flamenco Dancer

The striking blue sky compliments the petals of a purple columbine.

A pink geranium adorned in beads of rain.

conFectionarY

The stamen of a tiger lily appear blue in the dusky light after a rainfall.

rainscapeA fallen apple-blossom

petal rests on the bloom of a false sunflower.

Vignette

A police car moth rests on the vivid petals of a bidens after the rain.

FlashBulB•Submit YOUR 10 BEST to [email protected], photos optional but welcome, and be eligible for some great prizes from the DHT •

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illuminate two delicately furred prairie crocuses on the Wapiti Nordic Ski Trails.

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Sun backlights the filmy petals of an orange poppy.

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feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. Remember, you needn’t limit to pictures, we have file pictures – it could be your favourite summer books, concerts you have seen live, local artists or Impressionists.Today, former DHT

staffer and local hockey historian extraordinaire sends the first in a seasonal series of one of his favourite aspects of Grande Prairie – the Bear Creek trails. Summer vistas for this edition.

No better way to start your day.

Morning Mist

Riding, rain or come shine.

Even the wildflowers hide from the constant rains.

Peek-a-Boo

Pathways to enjoyment.

High water and fast current make for unique patterns on the surface.

LacY creek

A stormy night in the park.

BeautY and the Beast

An environmentally-friendly solution indeed as goats keep the growth in check.

Weed and feed

From Centre 2000, over the foot bridge and the familiar backdrop of Canfor.

Bridging generations

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feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. Remember, you needn’t limit to pictures, we have file pictures – it could be your favourite summer books, concerts you have seen live, local artists or Impressionists.Today, local

shutterbug Mike McDonagh shares his favourite photographs from his collection. Nice stuff - Especially the creepy- crawlies, Mike.Cheers!

It’s a tough hill out there.

Ants on Ants

Toronto’s Lake Ontario shoreline.

Outstanding in their field, these bovines.

BAlloons over cows

The skies over Vancouver.

Canfor’s familiar silhouette on the skyline.

Big Bird

Doug is that you?

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Your 10 BestToday’s 10 Best

come from Eunice Friesen, who shares her images as she was part of a small team of Grande Prairie women who travelled to North Kinangop, Kenya, to volunteer in varying capacities at Hope Community Centre. Hope C.C. is an orphanage that is well supported by a number of Grande Prairie residents. Thanks for your

kind work and great pictures, Eunice!

During our clinic, we identified a large number of children who needed topical treatment for simple infections. We instructed some of the girls in the prevention, recognition, and treatment of common skin conditions.

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Team member Laura Hancharuk dishes out supper of maize and beans from a huge pot – big enough to feed over 200 children and staff.

supper time

The mornings were chilly and misty during the rainy season.

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Some of the children in the waiting area. We trained our resident helpers to record each child’s name, age, height, weight, and visual acuity before they saw the nurses.

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It was national exam week while we were there, so the high school students spent much of their time studying.hitting the

Books

We took practical donations like shoes and blankets, but we also had a few toys in our bins.

a little Fun

Handing out blankets, shoes, and clothing was a great pleasure. Here a child is wrapped up in her new blanket against the cool mountain air.

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We spent one day at Lake Naivasha – a beautiful spot along the Rift Valley.

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Some of the older girls assisted in the clinic as we did well-child assessments on each resident at the orphanage.

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feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. Today, Tom Pura

of the Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce, the artist formally known as Big Paul Thomas of local sports radio Big Country renown, tells us about his favourite 10 Saskatchewan Roughriders. It was a tough choice for the Canora, Sask. product, so don’t be surprised to see 11-20 in coming weeks, but for now he has limited his choices to players he has seen play. That explains the absence of George Reid.

The Little General.

ron Lancaster

Always Mr. Excitement.Receiver was physical and nimble at the same time.

raYeLgaard

Biggest heart and display of class always.Homegrown Sask. product

finally got his ring in 1989.

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Bonzai!!!!

BoBBY Jurasin

In 1989, he made the kick that counted.

dave ridgewaY

Incredibly consistent and still giving back to the community.

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Photos courety of CFL/CFL HOF/ Saskatchewan Roughriders

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Today, DHT sports scribe Ivan Danielewicz - in honour of the Winnipeg Jets unveiling the team’s new logo (above) – gives us his 10 Best hockey logos of all time - According to him, anyway.Feel free to respond.

In a league of revolving door team logos, this nearly 100-year-old logo one has continued to inspire tradition and glory.

Montreal Canadiens

Loved this logo, one of the more effective letter and symbol combinations on an NHL jersey.

Hartford WHalers

Simple, very, very simple; but it was striped jersey that really completed the look of this early 20th century logo.

ottaWa senators

The blended lettering and the devil horns have always caught my eye from the first moment I saw it.

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The 1938 to 1967, and the team’s current third, jersey logo has always brought back a nostalgia to the good old days of the Leafs.

toronto Maple leafs

Another logo that depicts tradition and glory in its fans; it’s a blue-collar logo for a blue-collar city.

detroit red Wings

While it’s seen a number of small changes since its first inception in 1926, the Hawks logo easily stands as one of the best designs in the NHL.

CHiCago BlaCkHaWks

This one hurts, especially as a Calgary Flames fan, but the logo has a great design without being too cluttered.

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In the cold war-era of hockey, the simple CCCP across a red jersey stood for everything we hated.

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feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. Today, FREE FM

news/sports director and voice of the GP Storm - a Manitoba product himself – rejoices the return of the NHL to Winnipeg with his 10 Best Jets of all time.

All-time leader in goals and points. And as I found out playing with him in an oldtimers game in Fort Mac, someone with as little talent as me could even score a few goals with him as center.

Dale HawercHuk

Gave the WHA Jets instant credibility when he signed with them – backed it up on ice with 4, 50+ goal and 100+ point seasons – 3 WHA titles, en route to the Jets being accepted into the NHL.

BoBBY Hull

76 goals as a rookie and one of the most likeable players in Jets history (note to Kevin Cheveledayoff - he is still available as a free agent).

teemu selanne

Four seasons with the WHA Jets; at least 50 goals and 100 points in each season.

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Never had fewer than 114 points in any of his four seasons with the WHA Jets. He and Hedberg played a big part in extending Hull’s career.

ulf nilsson

A rarity in sports today - played his entire career with the Jets and excelled in the process. And unlike most Jets of the past, he stayed in the ‘Peg after his career where he is now a city councillor.

tHomas steen

Like him or not (and several Jets’ fans did not after his contract dispute with the club), Tkachuk was a rarity with the Jets - one of only 3 players (Hawerchuk and Selanne the others) to score 50 goals in a season with the NHL Jets.

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Was a steadying force on what was otherwise a young Jets’ blueline in the ‘80s and early ‘90s. Then moved behind the bench as an assistant once playing career was done.

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Paul maclean

The Jets first NHL star. A pure goal scorer. And was not afraid to drop the gloves if needed.

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feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. Don’t be shy, here

is a perfect pallet to share with the community, those special things, moments, places, faces that are important in your everyday life.Today, local

photographer Teresa Blimkie shares with us some of her special places and sights and in and around Grande Prairie –lots of nice wildlife photo opps around us every day.

An sunny afternoon at the Grovedale Pond - today’s elusive quarry: Frogs.

AmAzing discoveries

A mating ritual is displayed on a local marsh.

A Saskatoon Lake specimen busy as usual.

A winter morning starts over the Grovedale Pond.

sunrise...Mom teaches junior to

forage for feed and have a sip.

coot coddling

Another beatiful day in the South Peace comes to a close..

sunset•Submit YOUR 10 BEST to [email protected], photos optional but welcome, and be eligible for some great prizes from the DHT •

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muskrAt love

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A winter foray at the Grovedale Pond.

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feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. Today, Dan Wever

shares his favourite photos taken while enjoying his favourite downtime, enjoying both photo opps and time with family.Thanks Dan! Great

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As we walk in and around Grande Prairie, these flowers are a very common sight.

AlBertA’s ‘wet And wild’ rose

These furry cattails are plentiful along Bear Creek...now stay still, and don’t sneeze!

BeAr Creek CAttAil

I always enjoy taking my dogs for a walk in Grande Prairie’s “jewel” of a park.

BeAr Creek rest

Kids, or should I say,”dare-devils” having fun at the skateboard park in Muskoseepi Park.

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The suspension bridge spanning the Peace River at Dunvegan provides a very nice silhouette against the setting sun.

dunvegAn delight

My three-year-old grand-daughter Ava poses for Grandpa in one of the big tires at Pipestone Creek campground.

Peek-A-Boo

There are so many places to camp around Grande Prairie; this one at Saskatoon Island is one of our favourite retreats.

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Almost every evening presents us with a new and picturesque sunset...well worth the wait to capture it.

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BuBBle girl

Saving best for last, this was taken a few years ago when Grande Prairie hosted the Canadian Hot Air Balloon Festival. There’s nothing like seeing a dozen or so of these “fire blowing monsters” lighting up the night sky!

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feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. Today, local

photographer Tammy Schmidt tells us about her (and her family’s) favourite things to do in and around Grande Prairie.Please send Your 10

Best, it is up to you on subject and needn’t have pictures - we can always provide. We want to know what’s important to you.Thanks Tammy! Great

pictures and inspiration for summer activity.

Not many people know about geocaching and it is one of the most incredible and healthy family sports/hobbies/outdoor adventure activities out there. There are hundreds of geocaches in and around Grande Prairie. For more info on this please visit www.geocaching.com my user name is treasureinside and I currently own the largest geocache in and around GP.

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Make use of all the trails and parks Grande Prairie has to offer and there are so many to choose from.

There are so many unique parks in and around Grande Prairie, visit them all!

We are surrounded by beautiful and charming small towns in every direction. I like taking a day to travel here and there for a favourite food dish or many different whims each place along the way has to offer. One of my favourites has always been Sexsmith. It has many restored heritage buildings and such that you can visit, not to mention how simply beautiful the town is with its old-time feel, it is like stepping back into time.

DaY trips

In all the things I mentioned above from 1-8, are all things you can do with your family and that I do with mine; the options in Grande Prairie are endless!

FamilY time

Taking the kids to Crystal Lake to watch the birds, like these baby coots.

crYstal lake BirDwatchinG

Go out today and discover something new, especially if it’s old!

Discover!•Submit YOUR 10 BEST to [email protected], photos optional but welcome, and be eligible for some great prizes from the DHT •

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Yep, it is one of my favourite pastimes in the area and not limited to Sunday ... Breathtaking sites.

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feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. Today, community

good-natured ambassador and an ol’ Rotary friend of mine, Bob Wallace (I mean old friend, not old) offers his Ten Best on the golf course, now that it’s stopped raining. Fairways and greens, my friend. - FR

Can’t putt over all of those ruts.

Fertilizing the green

Where it all starts - and ends for some players - the construction of the launch pad.

tee-Box Born

Hope you weren’t playing snake rule, lots in contention here.

Who’s aWaY?

Sometimes, being on the beach is not that bad. Careful not to ground the club - penalty!

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The next shot is really tough - without flippers and a snorkel.

Water Ball

As the PlayStation dude would say, “Well played, Wallace!”

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No matter how long you play the game, odds are the 19th hole is your favourite.

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Bob’s parting advice: Great stuff, other than the scorecard thing. Thanks Bob!

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feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. Don’t be shy, here

is a perfect pallet to share with the community, those special things, moments, places, faces that are important in your everyday life.Today, local

photographer Angela Patterson shares with us the beautiful scenic flora and fauna in and around Grande Prairie – some really beautiful vistas. Cheers!

Bees do their work pollinating and gathering nectar.

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The McNaught Homestead, like others in the area, show history and nature in balance.

A duck takes off from the surface of a local dugout.

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Franklin’s Gull tries a rail landing at Crystal Lake.

A damselfly basks in the sunset along the ditches around Grande Prairie.

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A spring Canada Goose, always a welcome sign.

CanadianaThe morning dew adorns

a spider web along the Muskoseepi trails.

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This male takes a sip off the Muskoseepi Park pond.

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Kleskun Hills Park, a perfect place to find them.

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Your 10 BestA new and regular feature of the DHT will be YOUR TEN BEST, and we encourage

you to be a part of it. Essentially, it is a Top 10 list – in no particular order – that is relevant to you and your community. To give you an idea of what we are looking for from your our readers, we’ve asked former DHT photographer Randy Vanderveen to submit his Top 10 list, and as so many of our readers have told us over the years – they love Randy’s bird shots. So we asked Randy to share with us his 10 best places in and around the city to photograph our feathered friends and which ones he enjoys capturing with his lens.


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Muskoseepi Park or following tractors seeding or harrowing across the Peace.

herringgulls

Valhalla or LaGlace Lake or any of the small lakes in that area of the county.

trumpeterswans

Late fall and winter in neighbourhoods or farm yards with mature trees that bear fruit: Mountain ash, crabapple trees and Nanking cherry trees.

Bohemianwaxwings

Found near the edges of Bear Lake or along the Smoky River.

Baldeagles

Found in the south or east side of Crystal Lake or the north side of Little Lake in Saskatoon Island Provincial Park.

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From the boardwalk/dock at Crystal Lake.

BaBYcoots

Found throughout the Peace in areas treed with large spruce trees where birds like to fly in for cover.

BluejaYs

Found anywhere in the Peace Country’s skies in fall and spring when they are staging or migrating.

canada geese

Found in Evergreen Park or Sakatoon Island Provincial Park. Get out of your car and walk.

ruffedgrouse

Found in the winter months anywhere in the Peace Country. Even literally in front of your house.

common raVens

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/trumpeter_swan/sounds

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bald_Eagle/id

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Coot/id

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Canada_Goose/id

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Raven/id

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Herring_Gull/id

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bohemian_Waxwing/id

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruddy_Duck/id

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue_Jay/id

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruffed_Grouse/id

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