About 120 students - mainly from grades 5 - 9 from Inglis, Major Pratt, Binscarth School, Ecole St Lazare and Birtle gathered at the Geo. P. Buleziuk Centre as Gambler First Nation hosted an event focusing on the meaning and importance of Reconciliation Day in Canada. Although it wasn’t requested, many area students showed up in orange shirts. Pizzas from Twin Valley Coop in Russell and the delicious cinnamon mini donuts made by cuisinA of Russell along with fruit and muffins were provided for the students and staff in attendance - thanks to the hard working ladies at the Health Centre in Gambler First Nation.

Read all about it in the October 7th, 2025 edition of the Russell Banner.