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Jenn’s* breath came fast behind her scarf. Sweat beaded on her forehead, not from the layers she’d piled on for the van ride, but because she had never snowboarded before. A teacher had encouraged her to try Youth Unlimited’s Mountain Life program, but as the van climbed the mountain, what had felt like an escape from the stress at home now turned to fear mixed with excitement. At the top, as she stepped out of the van, cool mountain air hit her face, and the most incredible view she’d ever seen filled her eyes. A leader’s voice called out, “Hey...

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The Jesters team was shocked and couldn’t believe they finally got to meet her: Lee — the girl known for signing up but never showing up — miraculously stood at the registration table, ready for a week of summer theatre camp. The team was thrilled to have her. “It was evident this precious young person needed a place to be cared for and feel safe,” says Ryan Scramstad, Jesters Program Director. “And that’s exactly what happened. She had a great week, and despite being shy, she even made a few friends.” “I just remember it being really welcoming,” says Lee....

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Written by Levi Friesen, GVYU MarCom A decade ago, I graduated with a tight-knit group of friends from a small local high school. At the time, we were captivated by what was then new technology: smart watches, virtual reality and self-driving cars. We would have been stunned by what exists today. For us, the new gadgets were cool, but what was really special was sharing in the excitement of what was newly possible. Today’s digital technology has taken it up a notch – or a hundred. The access we have to unlimited information is powerful, unprecedented, and sometimes dangerous. In...

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