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My fondest Christmas memory

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I am the third child in a family of nine. I was born in Prince Albert, Sask. My father worked for the city and my mother worked in restaurants and as a cleaning lady for a dentist.

My father passed away when he was only 46. It was on my sister's birthday, April 4, 1972. It was a very sad time in my life.

Before that, I remember when I was at home my father would always call me by his pet name for me, Coach. Every school day I woke up to "Coach, school." Since my father's passing, no one has ever called me Coach.

My fondest Christmas memory

Page 15

I am the third child in a family of nine. I was born in Prince Albert, Sask. My father worked for the city and my mother worked in restaurants and as a cleaning lady for a dentist.

My father passed away when he was only 46. It was on my sister's birthday, April 4, 1972. It was a very sad time in my life.

Before that, I remember when I was at home my father would always call me by his pet name for me, Coach. Every school day I woke up to "Coach, school." Since my father's passing, no one has ever called me Coach.

My best Christmas ever

Page 15

The best Christmas I had was when I was 23 years old. That's when my parents were in Willow Lake. It's a place where they go for winter until Christmas. They trap and fish and my dad and the other men go out hunting for moose or caribou.

I looked after two of my sisters. They were going to school while my parents were in the bush. We didn't have much, but we did the best we could.

My best Christmas ever

Page 15

The best Christmas I had was when I was 23 years old. That's when my parents were in Willow Lake. It's a place where they go for winter until Christmas. They trap and fish and my dad and the other men go out hunting for moose or caribou.

I looked after two of my sisters. They were going to school while my parents were in the bush. We didn't have much, but we did the best we could.

My best Christmas ever

Page 15

The best Christmas I had was when I was 23 years old. That's when my parents were in Willow Lake. It's a place where they go for winter until Christmas. They trap and fish and my dad and the other men go out hunting for moose or caribou.

I looked after two of my sisters. They were going to school while my parents were in the bush. We didn't have much, but we did the best we could.

Looking for Santa?

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Santa and the gang at the Crystal Kids drop-in centre just wanted to remind readers that the Crystal Kids Christmas Party is on Dec. 10 at the Eastwood Hall at 86 St. and 118 Ave.

Santa said any donations to make the evening that much more special for the nice boys and girls would really be appreciated. In fact, for St. Nick himself, Mrs. Claus, all the elves, Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and the rest of the reindeer, your generous donation will help them put even bigger smiles on the faces of many young boys and girls in Edmonton.

Looking for Santa?

Page 14

Santa and the gang at the Crystal Kids drop-in centre just wanted to remind readers that the Crystal Kids Christmas Party is on Dec. 10 at the Eastwood Hall at 86 St. and 118 Ave.

Santa said any donations to make the evening that much more special for the nice boys and girls would really be appreciated. In fact, for St. Nick himself, Mrs. Claus, all the elves, Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and the rest of the reindeer, your generous donation will help them put even bigger smiles on the faces of many young boys and girls in Edmonton.

Looking for Santa?

Page 14

Santa and the gang at the Crystal Kids drop-in centre just wanted to remind readers that the Crystal Kids Christmas Party is on Dec. 10 at the Eastwood Hall at 86 St. and 118 Ave.

Santa said any donations to make the evening that much more special for the nice boys and girls would really be appreciated. In fact, for St. Nick himself, Mrs. Claus, all the elves, Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and the rest of the reindeer, your generous donation will help them put even bigger smiles on the faces of many young boys and girls in Edmonton.

Struggle worth risk

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When Connie Cunningham discovered she had talked two male friends out of suicide without even knowing it, she knew her career lay in social work. "I was already doing it all the time," said the former Peace River Metis woman now living in Fort St. John B.C.. "Those guys thanked me later."

Struggle worth risk

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When Connie Cunningham discovered she had talked two male friends out of suicide without even knowing it, she knew her career lay in social work. "I was already doing it all the time," said the former Peace River Metis woman now living in Fort St. John B.C.. "Those guys thanked me later."