The old Preston schoolhouse is located a few miles from the town of Ridgedale in northeast Saskatchewan. Pictured are Betty’s sister, Bernice Peacock and brother, George Darbyshire, who attended the old school. – Picture from Betty (Darbyshire) Johnston, Edmonton, Alta.
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