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Written by Trevor Busch
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 16:09 |
Efforts to create a new English as a Second Language (ESL) learning centre in Vauxhall could lead to the establishment of a facility with permanent hours and staff by as early as September.
Marilyn Visser, literacy co-ordinator with Taber and District Community Adult Learning (TDCAL), explained to town council at the Monday meeting the demand for ESL services is high in Vauxhall, due to the influx of low-German speaking Mennonites.
“We’ve been getting an influx of newcomers to our areas,” said Visser. “It’s estimated that between 1,000 and 1,200 people per year are looking to settle in the Vauxhall area. The demand is just way too high for what we can handle.”
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Written by Greg Price
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 16:00 |
As the Horizon School Division has showed, education goes far past its own boarders.
“We are very fortunate to have such great support of our schools that are involved in it,” said Dave Driscoll, associate superintendent of programs and services, who spoke about the international education initiatives schools are taking within the division.
Vauxhall high school is partnered with the Instituto de Educacion Secundaria Valverde de Lucerna in Spain in interacting with students through written letters, e-mail, video conferencing and/or school trips.
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Written by Greg Price
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 15:57 |
Halloween has come early for Vauxhall-area residents — about six months early.
The Vauxhall Skating Club is holdings its annual skating carnival this Friday with the theme of Spooktacular Ice Show.
“We’ll be having Purple People Eaters, Grinches, skating with spider webs and the Ghostbusters,” said Kristie Habraken, president of the Vauxhall Skating Club, of some of the numerous themes spectators will get to enjoy in the presentation.
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Written by Garrett Simmons
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 15:55 |
It will be a little bit of culture shock for students from both Ontario and Enchant this spring.
On the March 13 weekend, students from Hamilton, Ont. will arrive in Enchant for an Alberta tour that will last until March 21. Enchant students will head east from May 20-26 to check out another part of the country.
Monday night, Enchant hosted a spaghetti supper to raise funds for the student exchange.
“We raise money for when the students come here, for the trips we take them on,” said Emely Virostek.
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Written by Garrett Simmons
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 15:52 |
Another Lobsterfest — another record.
The 2010 version of the popular event once again topped all others, as it raised a record $47,000, which beat the $43,000 raised in 2009.
Brian Schafer, Vauxhall’s fire chief and one of the organizers for Lobsterfest, said the new record exemplifies how much Vauxhall-and-area residents care about the event and the cause it supports — cancer research.
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