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A View Few Will Ever See: Kutryk Reflects On Spacewalk
Looking down at Earth from outside the International Space Station is something very few people will ever experience, and on October 29, Canadian astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk became one of them. Kutryk made history as the fifth Canadian astronaut to perform a spacewalk and the first in seven years, spending seven hours and 11 minutes outside the orbiting station alongside NASA astronaut Anil Menon. Speaking during a live interview from the International Space Station the f

Lorna Hamilton
4 days ago2 min read


SPARK Foundation Encourages Community To Paint The Town Purple
The SPARK Foundation of Lloydminster is encouraging residents and businesses to help turn the city purple from November 1 to 7 as part of Family Violence Prevention Month. The annual Paint the Town Purple campaign is an opportunity to raise awareness about family violence, show support for survivors and remind those experiencing abuse that they are not alone. Purple represents courage, survival and hope, and throughout the week, the Foundation hopes to see the colour displaye
Sonya Lee
4 days ago2 min read


Coming Together Concert Draws Strong Support In Wainwright
Residents gathered at Wallace Park in Wainwright on Thursday, October 22, for the Coming Together Concert, an evening of live music and fundraising in support of those affected by the tragic October 17 incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Spearheaded by country music artist and Wainwright native Ryan Lindsay, the concert drew a strong turnout from the community despite chilly temperatures. The weather remained pleasant enough for the outdoor event, allowing residents

Lorna Hamilton
Oct 292 min read
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