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These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through the continued support of Emcon Services INC. as part of our Community Leaders Program.

‘We like to plant trees’: Students take pride in reforesting

‘We like to plant trees’: Students take pride in reforesting

Principal, Kristi Lees, says they really wanted to make their learning space a more positive one for their community.
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Local racer heads to 'World Juniors' of motocross

Local racer heads to 'World Juniors' of motocross

Nine-year-old Tyler Campbell is heading to Tennessee as one of 40 racers in Loretta Lynn's 44th annual Amateur National Motocross Championship.
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'Really great experience': Youth summer jobs program expanding nation-wide

'Really great experience': Youth summer jobs program expanding nation-wide

Minister of Families and Jobs, Patty Hajdu, said the program also gives students an opportunity to explore different career paths to see if it's a good fit for them.
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Birchbark canoe project teaches much more than woodworking

Birchbark canoe project teaches much more than woodworking

Students from Thunder Bay and Dryden collaborated to collect materials and build a traditional birchbark canoe.
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Local students build pollinator garden in memory of principal

Local students build pollinator garden in memory of principal

Kiwanis and Ogden Community school constructed a polinator garden in memory of the former principal and Kiwanis club volunteer, Scott Harris
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‘Throw your stuff away’: St. Ignatius students encourage residents to litter less

‘Throw your stuff away’: St. Ignatius students encourage residents to litter less

The class has primed the garbage cans to display at the waterfront and is now working on “beautifying” them.
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Hammarskjold brings Dracula to life

Hammarskjold brings Dracula to life

The play runs on May 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. in the Hammarskjold High School gym.
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Young bowlers are heading to national championships

Young bowlers are heading to national championships

The Youth Bowl Canada national championships are in Edmonton from May 5 to 7 and the Canadian Tenpin Federation national championships are from May 15 to 18 in Quebec City.
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Thunder Bay celebrates youth week

Thunder Bay celebrates youth week

Youth Week is from May 1 to 7, with something for everyone ages 10 to 24.
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School of Rock 'nothing short of a blast': actor

School of Rock 'nothing short of a blast': actor

About 100 students from St. Patrick High School are involved in the musical, School of Rock
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