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Youth poster competition targets drug/alcohol addiction

Chase youth are being asked to help put a stop to drugs, alcohol and gambling through a poster competition

Chase youth are being asked to help put a stop to drugs, alcohol and gambling through a poster competition.

Students in kindergarten to Grade 12 are being asked to come up with a creative poster based on the effects of drugs, alcohol, gambling and even technology addictions.

Three awards will be handed out for first, second and third place per category.

Each category has been divided by grade groups and include, K-4, 5-7, 8-12.

All posters are to be submitted on or before Nov. 18, and can be dropped off at the Sexqeltqin Health Centre, Neskonlith Wellness Centre, Skwlax Centre, Chase Village Office, Haldane Elementary or Chase Secondary School.

Submitted posters will be displayed at the Health Fair for judging at Chase Secondary School on Nov. 20 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The winners of each category will be announced on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the closing ceremonies at the Chase Community Hall.

For more information, call Nikki Thiessen at the Sexqeltqin Health Centre at 250-679-7726, Jeromy Biron with the Neskonlith Indian Band at 250-679-3295, or James August with the Little Shuswap Wellness Centre at 250-679-3702.