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Holden Terry Fox Run

The annual Terry Fox Run has become a fall tradition in Canada with more than 650 communities, rural and urban participating to raise money for cancer research. On Sept. 15 Christine Mackay and this group of ladies participated in the local Terry Fox Run in the Village of Holden. Back Row L-R: Lynn Laskoski, Susan Tymchak, Donna Schneider, Thea Talsma, Wendy Staden and Brenda McCloy. Front row L-R: Connie Komarnisky and Michele Mulder.

(Christine Mackay/Submitted Photo)

Testing the Waters in Vegreville

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre is now offering 'Test the Waters' swim sessions designed to introduce children to the swim club.

The program for ages six to nine has been running for many years, but this year they decided to have  swimmers come out and “test the waters” before they sign up. This way they have an understanding of what is involved with the program. It is for new swimmers who love the water, but have minimal swim experience, or are returning swimmers who need to continue to develop their skills and strokes.

Staff from L-R: Roxy Weleschuk and Nathan Heier.

(Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre/Submitted Photo)

The first session on Sept. 18 saw seven swimmers come to try out and of those, four registered. There are 10 people signed up for the 10 plus age group.

Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre Supervisor Roxy Weleschuk mentioned that this program teaches children motivation, positive attitude, sportsmanship, inspiration, leadership, and of course, to have fun!