National seniors policy database launched online
A joint federal provincial and territorial effort has launched the Seniors Policies and Programs Database. The online resource provides bilingual access to Canadian policies programs and services for seniors with jurisdictional and subject browsing and links to related sites and applications.
Walking program for Woodworth seniors revived this winter
Woodworth Senior Services offers indoor walking at Kenton School on funded weekdays 9 30 to 10 15 a m and outdoor walking outside in good weather. The Feb 18 Senior Supper at Prime Time in Kenton starts 5 p m. A Feb 10 tea at Bonnie and Harvey Sangster invites participation. The Feb 29 birthday party at Kenton Memorial Hall runs 1 30 to 3 15 p m with games cake and coffee. The WSS annual meeting is Feb 23 at 1 30 p m in RM Woodworth Chambers.
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Carole-Ann Baker
Kenton
Woodworth Senior Services
WSS
Vanguard Credit Union
Kenton Memorial Hall
RM of Woodworth Chambers
More nurses to be trained in Manitoba plan
Manitoba will revive a two year diploma nursing program as part of an emergency plan to close shortages. Health Minister Dave Chomiak will announce new training initiatives by mid February, while keeping the four year bachelor’s option. The union favors the diploma, the association supports the four year degree.
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Manitoba
Dave Chomiak
Chomiak
Manitoba Nurses’ Union
Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses
Miniota Rings in Millennium With Family Friendly Celebration
Miniota welcomed the year 2000 with a community party at the Miniota Community Centre. More than 250 attendees joined in a cocktail hour roast beef meal and dancing from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with additional taped music until 4:00 a.m. Noisemakers and singing at midnight marked the new millennium as children enjoyed balloons and noisemakers. Operation Red Nose supported designated drivers with thanks to Kim Bohm Pat Cole and others.
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Miniota
Expressions Entertainment
Kim Bohm
Pat Cole
Eggs the versatile marvel of nature and nutrition
An overview extols eggs as a unique natural wonder valued for reproduction and nutrition. It details nutrients, minerals, shell composition, color variation, and production facts, noting 24 to 26 hours per egg and the large scale of U S production. It covers cooking cues, shelf life, and the impact of heat on yolks, while encouraging moderation with cholesterol considerations.
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United States
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the Hamiota Echo
Canada
Fea
National Framework On Aging
Seniors Policie
Sppd.ge.ca
Woodworth
Bonnie
Harvey Sangster
Office
Kenton Foods
Adeline
Virden
Manitoba Education & Training
Len Rust
Hamiota