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Couple donates $72K to Wetaskiwin school

The couple also donated $150,000 to a nursing program for NorQuest College’s Wetaskiwin branch in May
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In an email, Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools said that Dr. Tuhin and his spouse Rita Bakshi donated the amount to Wetaskiwin Composite High School.

A former Wetaskiwin couple has lent a helping hand to students at Wetaskiwin Composite High School. 

In an announcement Friday, Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools said Dr. Tuhin and his spouse Rita Bakshi donated $72,000, intending it to fund annual scholarships for two graduating Grade 12 students. Each student, who must have a plan to pursue their education at a skilled trade school will receive $1,500. 

Representitives from Wetaskiwin Composite High School will present the scholarships to the 2024 graduating class during their awards celebration in November 2024.

Dr. Tuhin and Bakshi also donated $150,000 to a nursing program for NorQuest College’s Wetaskiwin branch in May.