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Ron and Holly Cependa’s Life of Joy and Laughter Together

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

Ron and Holly Cependa are a married couple who reside in Innisfree together. They met at Vegreville Bowling Alley. Holly was married and divorced while Ron was never married. They will be married for 25 years in September.

When asked what they thought of each other at first, Ron said they didn’t think about each other too much in the beginning it was later on that they became fond of each other while Holly answered, “We bowled together, he was a really good bowler and I was seeing someone else at the time. So, we were just really good friends. Then when I was single again, he asked me out and he didn’t just ask me out, he asked if he could take my daughters and I out. That really made an impression on me. It is hard when you are older and you get back in the dating world. As soon as the guys found out that I had some kids, they didn’t want to get involved.

L-R: Holly and Ron Cependa.

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He was and still is a very kind man. A real gentleman. He also has a great sense of humour. Life is never boring with him around. Every day is an adventure. It has all been good. I don’t think we had any major difficulties. We always talk to each other. We are never at a loss for words. Maybe it is due to the maturity you acquired when you get older. We are friends, we are more than just a couple.

A few of the challenges we had together are when we started to talk about getting married, I promised him I wouldn’t take any more children or animals in who needed a home. Then we had a niece who was five years old come and stay with us for about six months. You have to help family and we didn’t want to see her go into the system. Then shortly after that, there was a sewer backup in our area and we had a mess in our basement and had to deal with that. But everything worked out okay,” Holly said.

The advice they would give a couple who is planning to get married, Ron and Holly both said to take your time. “When you are having problems, always remember why you love them. Don’t go to bed angry. Whoever leaves the house first should kiss the other person goodbye. We do that all the time.”

BTPS Recognizes Pink Shirt Day

Buffalo Trail Public Schools - Submitted

Buffalo Trail Public Schools, (BTPS) students and staff will be wearing pink shirts on February 22, 2023. Pink Shirt Day is recognized worldwide as a day to promote anti-bullying and inclusivity. Last year, BTPS hosted a division wide Pink Shirt Day logo contest and our division pink shirts were designed by Eva Slawson from Dr. Folkins Community School.

BTPS brings awareness to bullying and lets students know that we do not tolerate bullying in our schools. We want our students to know that if they are a victim of bullying, reach out for help. Students are able to talk to a parent, teacher, or friend. All students in the province have access to the Kids Help Phone number.

Superintendent RhaeAnn Holoien, left, and Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Bri Blackie.

(BTPS/Submitted Photo)

BTPS takes a stand against bullying.

We are proud that our students maximize student learning in a safe and caring environment, supported by a highly effective team. BTPS wants to create a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and respected.

Be kind to each other and speak out when you see bullying happening. BTPS cares about the wellbeing of our students and strives to ensure our schools are safe and caring. The division encourages everyone to join in the effort to promote kindness and end bullying in schools and communities.