Celebrating a century
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- Published on Monday, December 4, 2017
By Sheila Runions
Rivers Banner
Recent Statistics Canada data shows a 41.3 per cent increase in five years (2011-16) of those who are aged 100 or more; women outnumber men five to one. Between August 2016-June 2017, Rivers Banner reported on five women who celebrated their century birthday (one now deceased) and just three weeks ago, we informed you of a man who turned 100. Last week another man with Rivers connections has reached this milestone.
Small donations add up to big support for cancer care
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- Published on Monday, December 4, 2017
Photo by Jessica Morton
(Left to right) On Wednesday, Nov. 8, Brenda Harbour of Your Dollar Store with More gave a cheque for $310 to the Cancer Care Manitoba team manager Jocelyn Scheper. That amount was raised through a draw held at the store between Sept. 25 - Oct. 25, where customers could buy a $2 ticket for a chance to win a cancer survivor purple toy tractor. The winner of the draw was Andrea Ferguson. The proceeds will go toward the ongoing betterment of the program.
Hybrid plan unveiled for cannabis sales in Manitoba
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- Published on Monday, December 4, 2017
By Greg Nesbitt. Riding Mountain MLA
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Our government is taking action for the health and safety of Manitobans as the federal legalization of marijuana in July 2018 draws closer. We have unveiled a hybrid model for the distribution and retail of cannabis, providing roles for the public and private sectors, to ensure the safety of Manitobans and keep criminal gangs out of the business while creating market opportunities for retailers at the same time.
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Observation - December 3, 2017
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- Published on Sunday, December 3, 2017
Addy Oberlin
Neepawa Banner & Press
It has been a rough week. I have always thought and have been told that I’m a strong person. This week I felt anything but strong. The last chemo treatment knocked me down as never before. I had to cancel all my commitments and felt utterly alone and lonely. Even my little dog sympathized with me and stayed very close by my side.
