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«Elementary» column

Strange Jobs: Escape Artist

January 30th, 2014; By Susan Huebert

Try to think of a job where you get handcuffed, locked in a box, and thrown in a river. Can you imagine anything like that? Most people work in offices, […]


Interview with a Dog Groomer

December 30th, 2013; By Mackenzie Wall

I interviewed Kelly Booth, a local dog groomer. We talked about dog grooming as a career, some challenges she faces at work, and what she enjoys about her job. M: […]


Using Kids Help Phone

December 23rd, 2013; By Neetu Duhra

Everyone has those days where they may be feeling a little down or are dealing with something scary or sad. Sometimes, on days like those, you just need someone to […]


No More Bullying

December 23rd, 2013; By Kathleen Gerry

In elementary school, everyone is undergoing changes developing themselves in different ways. Because of the pressures of growing up, some people learn to adapt and cope in successful ways, such […]


How to Cope When a Family Member is Sad

December 23rd, 2013; By Kathleen Gerry

Everybody gets sad every once and a while, but sometimes people get sad for prolonged periods of time that can last for days, weeks or even months. This is something […]


I Want to Be a Ballerina

December 15th, 2013; By Laurel Walsh

Brooke Nagy is an 18 year old on a fast-track to becoming Canada’s next prima ballerina. Becoming a professional ballet dancer was not a decision Brooke made on a whim. It has taken a […]


What to Do if Your Teacher is a Bully

December 13th, 2013; By Gale Blaylock

Wouldn’t it be great if all teachers were devoted to educating their students and dedicated to encouraging them? Unfortunately, this is not always the case. If you are under the […]