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An oasis of caring

An oasis of caring

If I have a choice when I get older and need to go into a personal care home the Oasis Personal Care Home is where I'd like to be. Dec. 18, Delbert and Shelia Millar hosted a Christmas party for the residents and their families.

School hosts Christmas Bingo

The Marsden Jubilee School Christmas Concert was held Dec. 16 in the Marsden Community Hall. Marsden School held a Christmas Bingo Dec. 21. They gave away food hampers, as well as various other prizes. The winner of the blackout received a turkey.
Some famous people work the night shift!

Some famous people work the night shift!

Ed, my neighbour next door, is still harping on about the fact that I'm working the night shift in December.
Remember to brighten the holidays for someone else

Remember to brighten the holidays for someone else

Christmas is nearly upon us! I want to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas. I wish you all health and happiness in the New Year. Thank you for reading this column and letting me know you saw it and/or liked it.

Beaver Blues and Settlers undefeated

Two of the eight teams in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League are perfect heading into the Christmas break. The Battleford Beaver Blues are 4-0-0-0 on the season with their most recent wins coming by 14-4 and 13-4 scores.

PA Parkland looks to city for funding

The Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority is requesting that the City of Prince Albert commit to funding its entire portion of the local share of funding for the Pineview Terrace Lodge replacement project.

Survey indicates employee satisfaction

Prince Albert Parkland Health Region's employees are generally more engaged than their counterparts through the province, according to a survey of employees done in March 2011.
Jamming more fun into the season

Jamming more fun into the season

The Speers Recreation Hall was host to their annual Christmas jam Dec. 16. Donations were taken at the door with people entering their name for a chance to win door prizes. The jam began at 2 p.m.
Small acts of kindness the greatest gifts of all

Small acts of kindness the greatest gifts of all

No matter how hard I try to keep spending under control at this time of year it always gets a little out of hand.

Health challenges identified

A report, prepared by the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region Public Health Quality Team, was presented to the board Dec. 18.
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