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I think that it’s always West St. Paul resident Kara Yackel is forever homes for those animals that been that little thing for me where I SATURDAYS collecting items to help out Kindness can be rehabilitated and providing don’t think [the animals] should ever Ranch, an organization based in Wyo- residency for those who cannot be ad- go through that and [animal testing] ming that takes in and rehabilitates opted. has always been there,” said Yackel. 9 am - 1 pm animals used in animal testing. “I thought that this was a ranch that She also hopes that this project Yackel goes to Balmoral Hall School had a bit of a different vision than spreads more awareness for investing For your convenience and is using her grade 10 passion others and it take animals that have in and using products that have not project to raise funds for the shelter gone through specifi c testing and been tested on animals as there are and “speak for those who can’t speak something that’s been very harsh so alternatives for many everyday prod- for themselves,” she explained. I thought that this would be a good ucts available more readily than ever “Passion project is a project that we cause and something to bring aware- before. do all throughout Grade 10. As the ness to at the same time. So as much “I’m just hoping to get more people name states it’s a project that you’re as this project is about collecting the to know what I’m trying to do to col- passionate about and that you want items to help this ranch it’s also about lect as many items as possible and the to learn more about, more in depth collecting awareness for the things more the merrier,” said Yackel. about or maybe it’s a research proj- that they go through,” said Yackel. To donate to Yackel’s project resi- ect that maybe you’ve always wanted The shelter also takes in pigs, sheep, dents can bring items to donation bins to learn more about in general,” said and cows. However, Yackel is primar- located in the Sunova Centre and the Yackel. ily asking for items that might help RM of West St. Paul’s municipal offi ce. “Animals are something that I’ve al- out their feline and canine residents. Monetary donations can also be made ways been passionate about growing “It’s a little bit easier in a way to col- 2016 Ford and residents wanting to give that up so that’s where this project led me lect those types of items and those are way or who have questions about the to.” the items that they are asking for and project should contact Yackel directly Yackel is collecting stainless steel need and if there is any gentle used or Mustang at [email protected] bowls, leashes, and blankets for Kind- new toys [for cats and dogs] those can More information about Kindness ness Ranch. Kindness Ranch is the also be included,” she said. Ranch can be found at kindnessranch. 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The Selkirk surgeon who built “We’ve got a big enough space for 15 Easton Place, a state-of-the-art inte- doctors,” said Dr. Anozie, who is part grated health clinic across the high- of a team of physicians at Interlake way from the Selkirk hospital, has be- Surgical Associates, which specializes gun a recruitment drive for additional in general, endoscopic and laparo- doctors and is gearing up for Phase 2 scopic surgery. of the project that will see a wellness At 20,000 square feet, Easton Place centre attached to the clinic. intends to unite primary care services Dr. Anthony Anozie said he’s re- with a variety of medical specialists cruiting general practitioners, family under one roof, according to its bro- doctors and medical specialists for chure. 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