We used to call them “lady doctors”; today defining a doctor by gender is reserved for an aging generation, if not forgotten altogether. Fast forward 50 years, and we might feel similarly about defining partnerships as “same-sex” or not. It’s a good discussion to revisit with the recent debates in America on gay and lesbian couples’ … [Read more...]
Local sisters embrace the giving spirit
May 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Madi and Ryleigh Adams are no strangers to lending a hand for a cause. The Grades 3 and 5 sisters have chosen to accept money for causes in lieu of birthday presents for the past several years. “No one asked us too,” the sisters agreed. “We just wanted to.” Their most recent venture raised almost $400 to buy books for their school, … [Read more...]
Third classroom planned for Sun Peaks district school
May 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Projecting the number of kids planning to enter a community’s school can be tricky, but School District 73 reports that with 47 students registered for the 2013-14 school year, there are enough students to warrant a third classroom and additional teacher at Sun Peaks Elementary School. “This is great news!” says Deanna Brady, principal of … [Read more...]
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