Friday, March 27, 2020 Rivers Banner
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Get the latest news online with the Rivers Banner! Click the front page image at the bottom to see the pages from this week or take a look at the link below to flip through the whole paper on issuu.com.
This week, see COVID-19 closures and rainchecks, see a little bit about the grain elevator and its recent construction and see what FCC has to say about extended borrowing capabilities.
Don't forget to pick up a hard copy to see deals from Princess Auto!
My perspective - Once upon a time
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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Do you remember, back in the ‘80s and ‘90s, when you could walk someone to their flight? Remember when you could go through security at an airport with nail clippers or a bottle of water? Remember when you could use a knife to eat once past airport security?
Right in the centre - Caring is the key
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By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Internationally known columnist, Gwynne Dyer said this week, “….Here’s a silver lining, if you want one: in every country, we have collectively decided, without even an argument, that we care more about the lives of our fellow citizens than we do about the damned economy.”
Cancellations and closures due to COVID-19
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- Published on Thursday, March 26, 2020
The following are events, businesses and organizations that have been cancelled, postponed, closed, or have altered their operations in some way. We will continue to update this page as more announcements are made.
• Closures and limitations under Manitoba's state of emergency: Limiting ALL public gatherings of 50 or more; retail and transportation businesses MUST ensure one to two metres of distance between customers; limiting hospitality and entertainment venues to a 50 per cent or 50 person capacity, whichever is less; immediate closure of all bingo and gaming events; immediate closure of all wellness facilities (i.e. gyms, fitness centres, etc.).
• Child Care Centres: "Suspending services at licensed child-care centres, effective end-of-day Friday, March 20; recommending parents with children in these centres begin to make alternet arrangements as soon as possible; continuing to allow home-based child-care providers to operate; creating dedicated child-care options for front-line essential services staff who need them."
• Casinos: "All casinos will close effective midnight tonight, March 17."
• Visitations: "Public health officials are recommending the immediate suspension of visitors in long-term care facilities across Manitoba. Exceptions for compassionate reasons or end of life will be made on a cas-by-case-basis."
