Citizens of Yellowknife have been taking to social media to sing the praises of Inclusion NWTSA国际影视传媒檚 Odd Job Squad.

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Formed in 2018, the squad helps out community members by doing the SA国际影视传媒榦dd jobsSA国际影视传媒� that folks may not have time for in their day-to-day lives. This includes, but is not limited to, SA国际影视传媒渕owing grass, raking and other yard work, snow shovelling, delivering small furniture, stacking woodSA国际影视传媒� and more.

As well, the squad offers free lawn care and snow shovelling for those 65 and up in Yellowknife, Dettah, and Ndilo.

According to Lynn Elkin, executive director of Inclusion NWT, the pandemic altered the workforce.

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Members of the Odd Job Squad receive earnings and make more than minimum wage, resulting in a positive impact on their lives.

Elkin and the squad appreciate the positive community response and hope to continue providing high-quality work.

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