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Dale Skinner

Posted inNorthern Nova Scotia

From closed school to community hub

by Dale SkinnerApril 5, 2023April 11, 2023

When the River John School closed in 2015, the Bigney family stepped in and turned the building into a gathering place and a focal point for the community.

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