Canada plans 13 million CPP statements mailout
Health and Welfare Canada launches a four year program sending 13 million statements to CPP contributors. The package shows paid contributions and potential benefits including disability, survivors and death lump sum. It explains CPP and related retirement income elements and urges planning for retirement.
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Buffalo Herd Attracts Attention Near Oakner District
Oakner district hosts a roaming herd of buffalo three miles east and one mile south of Oakner corner. Sunday April 28 featured Oakner United Church event Thanks to the Lynas Sunday with Mrs Barbara Anderson supervising Sunday School choirs and soloists. Mrs Med Anderson recited When the Minister Comes to Tea. Men and women choir selections were performed with Mrs Gladys Riddell and Mrs Donna McKinnon as accompanists. Cookies and refreshments followed in sunshine and fellowship lasting an hour.
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Winnipeg Health Minister Funds Senior Support Services Expansion
Winnipeg health minister Larry Desjardins announced 359000 in funds to expand community based services for seniors to live independently at home. The plan adds one staff position, direct service subsidies for volunteers, and Community Resource Councils to coordinate escort meals transportation and friendly visiting among other services.
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Drop-in Centre Report Miniota April Whist And Bridge
Report from Miniota Drop-in Centre notes two sessions. On April 23 whist players led by Bill Peel posted the high score while Kay Monkman finished with the low. The lunch was provided by the committee. On April 25 two Bridge tables saw Bill Peel again with the high score and Donna Bonner with the low. Dorothy Forsyth supplied lunch. Donna Bonner was welcomed back.
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Huntington Disease Impact Spreads Across Canada
The Huntington Society of Canada pursues a cure and supports patients and families facing a fatal inherited brain disorder. One in every 1,000 Canadians is affected, with related diseases impacting about two million nationwide. The condition carries severe physical and emotional tolls.
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