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Wednesday, July 25, 2001

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NEWS:

Minor hockey spirit reaching new heights

It is a sport that many in Sioux Lookout take very seriously – hockey. The Sioux Lookout Hudson Minor Hockey Association (SLHMHA) had not shortage of fun and enthusiasm from the community this 2000/2001 hockey season.

NEWS:

UTU fish derby and picnic attracts large turnout

On Friday, July 20 the Sioux Lookout branch of the United Transportation Union held its annual Fish Derby in memory of Don Switzer at Umfreville Park. All local members work for CN Rail. The Fish Derby is a chance for local UTU members, their families and retirees to get together.

NEWS:

Nurses receive certification in specialty areas of their fields

Four registered nurses recently received certification from the CAN (Canadian Nurse Association) in the following specialty areas of nursing practice. They are Michelle Brabbins – Operating Room Certificate, Kristina Duncan – Emergency Certificate, Rob Martin – Emergency Certificate and Diane Purcell – Obstetrics Certificate. They received the certificates after pursuing independent studies and writing a final exam on March 31.

Cover Photo:

Construction underway

Excavator working at the terminus of the Umfreville Trail just north of Frog Rapids bridge on highway 72. The initial track bed preparation has been completed from the Forest Inn to this point.