Battleford’s Fred Light Museum a ‘hidden gem’ to explore

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Bernadette Leslie has had one job in her adult life: preserving the history of the community she loves. Leslie is the manager of the Fred Light Museum in Battleford, Sask. As she prepares to retire, she is reflecting on her 45-year career preserving the region’s history. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

19 Aug 2024 English Canada News

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