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Pen pals meet after months of writing back and forth Poll Yes After months of sending letters to each other, Grade 6 students at Margaret Wooding School in Redcliff met their senior pen pal partner in person on Friday afternoon. The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta started a pen pal project in 2020 to bring seniors and youth together during times of isolation and quarantine. The foundation approached a Grade 6 teacher at Margaret Wooding School who was eager to get her students involved. “When I heard about the opportunity, I was thrilled. Especially during the pandemic time, it was a no-brainer,” said Keri Schiebelbein. “I wanted to get my students involved, help my students with their writing and try to make a difference in the community.” ....