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Pioneer kids were working kids

We’ve all heard pioneer stories about children working on the farm at very young ages. This photo is just one example of children who began operating equipment before they were ten years old.

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History Your West Central Voice History Your West Central Voice

Anyone remember Freshie Day, 1989?

Does anyone remember celebrating “Freshie Day” at their local high school? It was a time when every Grade 12 student was assigned a younger student who had graduated into the high school realm.

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History Your West Central Voice History Your West Central Voice

Look what we found in the archives!

You just never know what you’ll find in the newspaper archives. Twenty-five years ago these individuals were four of the entries in the “Sexiest Businessman Contest”.

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History Your West Central Voice History Your West Central Voice

A stroll down Eston’s memory lane

An interesting excerpt from Eston’s history book “Grass to Grain” was penned by Ethel Burke in the year 2000 when she told the story of how the Legion Hall was once Eston’s hospital.

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