VOL. 67 NO. 42
T H E PA P E R T H A T ’ S G O I N G P L A C E S !
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014
A tail-waggling trail for cancer research
This dog was given a certain scent he/she is trying to find at the Dog Detention course on October 4. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier They say that a dog will risk its life for its owner, so it made sense when the Canadian Cancer Society’s fundraising efforts went to the dogs when the first Bark for Life event was held on October 4 at Vegreville’s Dog Off Leash Area. The pooches and their owners raised $4,137 for cancer research. Dogs spoke to each other in their unique language as they shook paws with their new human and canine companions. Signs from the Cancer Society were posted that read: Cancer deaths in children have
dropped by 50% since the 1950’s, Pick a fight with cancer-Know your body and get screened, Fight for
life-Fund research to outsmart cancer. “Vegreville is such a great community. The Canadian
Cancer Society supports many people in Vegreville with our programs and ser vices.” Christ y
Ravndahl-George, Revenue Development Specialist for Canadian Cancer Society said when asked why they decided to hold this event in Vegreville. “Dogs and owners were invited to walk around a track. We also had a Dog
Louisiana Hayride moseys into town! See page 3 for story
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Matt Melenka nets opportunity of a lifetime See page 5 for story
Vegreville Elks donate to Lavoy Playground Society See page 19 for story