Rural teen drinking issue in sparsely populated areas
The article argues rural teens face higher drinking and drug problems than urban youths despite protective factors. It cites school suspensions, police actions, and farm parties while examining causes such as lack of alternatives, parental attitudes, peer pressure, age mixing, and community norms. Solutions emphasize parental discipline, extracurriculars, school support, mentoring, and coordinated community action.
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Holiday Inn
Sheriff's Department
Seniors Run Busy April with Regional Playoffs and Outings
The March-April seniors calendar features regional whist and floor shuffle playoffs in Hartney and Hamiota, with top teams from Carberry, Hartney, Napinka, and Deloraine advancing to Dauphin. Social events include a March-April birthday gathering, Easter services at Lilac Residence, and outings to Napinka and Newdale teahouse, plus upcoming walking, whist, and driving courses.
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Hartney
Carberry
Napinka
Park Residence
Lloyd
June Hazlewood
Boissevain
Hamiota
Killarney
Deloraine
Neepawa
Foxwarren
Souris
Newdale Teahouse
Carmen Currah
Pentecostal Church
Lilac Residence
Birch and Park
Pentecostal
Lilac
Brandon
Lenore
Miniota Hall Fund Acknowledges Key Contributor Groups
The committee gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions of the Miniota Municipal Council, the Manitoba Community Places program, the Manitoba Community Services Council, and the Thomas Sill Foundation toward the new hall fund.
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Miniota
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