Science students saving soup

By Quinn Hrabok

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We are the Grade 12 IDS (Interdisciplinary Studies in Science) class at Rivers Collegiate and we are planning to organize a food drive. Our goal during this project is to collect a boat load of food for Riverdale Harvest. The Grade 10 outdoor ed class will also be assisting us in the collection of non-perishable food items. 

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Homebodies - We do make a difference

Rita Friesen
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A conversation with a good friend started a deeper introspection of one of the theories I embrace. You know the old illustration used to remind us that none of us are indispensable; place your hand in a body of water, remove, and see that all is the same even without your presence? I don’t agree. The moment my/your hand touches the water there is an irreversible change in the liquid. Hence, no matter how brief our presence is in any given situation, we have generated a change.

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Out of Helens Kitchen - A recipe dedicated to a friend

Helen Drysdale
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This week’s recipe is dedicated to a special person that was taken away suddenly in a tragic accident. Mary Anne Nylen was a true friend who made time for people. She shared her baking, energy and wonderfully positive attitude towards life with everyone. Her beautiful smile and laughter will be sadly missed. Mary Anne hooked me on to spelt. She gave me this recipe after I tasted her delicious cookies this winter.

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Country Meadows Olympic Week

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Feb. 19-23 was Country Meadows Olympic week.  

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Kids Choir program in Neepawa

Miranda Leybourne
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The Neepawa Kids Choir is in full swing at ArtsForward. The choir is a chance for children between five and 11 years old to learn about singing technique, rhythm and to have fun singing together. The choir is run by Clinton Jeffrey, who has been running the group since 2017. Jeffrey says he’s been involved with music for his whole life, including participating in choirs and playing the flute and piccolo.

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