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FORT ALBANY Students at Peetabeck Academy in Fort Albany returned to in-class learning this past week, following a weeklong break.
While most schools were directed by the province two weeks ago to transition to remote learning, schools located on First Nation reserves are exempt because they do not fall under provincial government jurisdiction.
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As it turns out, the return to in-class learning in Fort Albany was not unanimously embraced by staff.
At least a couple of teachers expressed views to The Daily Press that Peetabeck should be adhering to the same measures implemented at schools located off reserve.
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FORT ALBANY A community initiative in a remote northern community along the James Bay coast has been providing fresh affordable produce to its community members for more than a decade.
The farmers’ market in Fort Albany runs every two weeks with the help of about five to eight volunteers.
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The market was mainly created in response to the needs of children at Peetabeck Academy as they didn’t have access and couldn’t afford food that was available at the only store in the community, said market co-ordinator Joan Metatawabin.
Farmers market putting affordable fresh food on the table in Fort Albany
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