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SHELLY HANNIS-SIM

Recently I saw an ad in the Meridian Source calling for members of the public who might want to write about the happenings in their communities.

At first, I was excited as I always enjoyed the local papers that used to record the news and views of our small communities. Then I thought I should try being the reporter for our area.

Gone are the days of printing who went where on holidays or who was admitted and discharged from hospital (yes, they used to do that!). After I thought about it for a while, I became nervous and downright scared. Will I do a respectable job, will the members of my community enjoy what I say, will I get the facts all correct? Finally, I decided to try it and see what happens.

On Feb. 22, the Fort

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Falk says while all families are deserving of equal access to leave benefits, adoptive and intended parents are at a disadvantage under the current parental benefits system.

“The proposed benefit recognizes the unique needs and complexities of attachment for adoptive families, and by better supporting healthy attachment, the proposed benefit will help improve long-term outcomes for adoptive families and strengthen Canadian families,” she explained.

“After years of broken promises from the Trudeau government, the passage of this legislation would deliver the parental benefit parity that has long been promised to adoptive families.”

Pitt Mission held its annual pancake supper at the Paradise Hill Arena.

It was a full house despite the chilly weather as many locals came to enjoy the pancakes and sausage.

Many of the patrons stocked up on sweets and treats at the wellstocked bake table, all donated by the Fort Pitt area residents.

The pancake supper is celebrated on Shrove Tuesday, a day celebrated by many in the Christian faith by having a final day of sweets and treats before giving them up during the Lenten season.

On Feb. 23, the Frenchman Butte Museum Society held a volunteer appreciation supper at the Legion Hall.

Despite the frigid temperatures, 70 people attended and enjoyed a scrumptious supper followed by a video presentation of the past year at the museum.

Bonnie Saunders did a presentation about the new ‘Museum Swag’ available for purchase.

Tom and Marilyn Hougham continued with the presentation, speaking about the past year’s success and this year’s progress.

In 2022, the museum saw over 600 students attend the school tours with this year’s bookings already full.

Foot traffic at the museum was also up with approximately 700 people visiting the exhibits.

Visitors came from all over the world, some coming as far away as South Africa, Europe, and Australia. A presentation was made to Rudy Buchta, a longtime resident and volunteer of the museum.

The museum was started back in 1979 and Buchta has been a huge part of the museum from its inception.

As the presentation ended, it was reiterated how important volunteers are to the continued success of the museum. Volunteers are always needed and welcome at any time.

The museum’s biggest event is its Museum Festival, which is held every year on the second Sunday in August. For more information about the museum and its upcoming events, follow the museum’s Facebook page.

This year’s Festival date is Aug. 13, hope to see you there!

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