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St John the Baptist Parish, Vegreville

Driving Directions and Contacts

Written by Father Igor Kisil

Directions: Hwy 16 east to Vegreville. North side of Vegreville 5527--44 Street

Parish contacts: President:   Gloria Sen @ 1(780) 592-3934
                                Secretary-Treasurer: Janet Mihalcheon @ 1(780) 632-8665
                                Vice - President: Steve Frankiw @ 1(780) 632 - 2183

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