Gym teacher honoured by Manitoba Athletic Association    
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Lac du Bonnet Senior School phys ed teacher Catherine Strassel was honoured this week with the Manitoba High School Athletic Association Jostens Volunteer of the Year Award. Strassel has been teaching at the school for 21 years, ever since she moved to the community from Winnipeg. [more]

'Selective quoting' dishonest    
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Re: Column fails to back itself, June 19 Vic Toews recently invited me to explain to Canadians the context of Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff's writings about Ukrainians in his book "Blood and Belonging. [more]

King of Pop's death oddly affecting     
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I have to say I was strangely affected by Michael Jackson’s sudden death last Thursday. I had just returned home from the Lac du Bonnet Senior School’s graduation ceremony. Ironically, the theme of this year’s grad was “rock ‘n roll. [more]

Sunova Golf Classic raises over $15,000 for KidSport    
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The Sunova Golf Classic, held at the Granite Hills Golf Course on Friday June 12, was an overwhelming success thanks to the golfers, sponsors and volunteers who supposed the event. We are extremely pleased to announce our donation total for the event is $15,384. [more]

Bruchanski takes Miss Minnewawa crown     
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Lac du Bonnet’s Justina Bruchanski has been crowned Miss Minnewawa 2009. [more]

Library corner    
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Debbie and Alyssa visited Centennial School promoting the Summer Reading Program. We are happy to report, the students showed a lot of interest. The program begins July 9, so come in and register as soon as possible. [more]

A faith perspective    
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During the last several weeks many young people have graduated from high school. It is great thrill to walk across the stage with cap and gown, with an outstretched hand to receive that diploma. This important milestone also marks the rite of passage into adulthood. [more]