District cheers as locals head to Oak River Rally
The community congratulates members chosen to display at Rally in Oak River on June 1 1996. Sympathy is offered to the Gray and Angus families on Marie Angus Gray’s passing in Winnipeg on April 26. Relatives attended the memorial May 3. Ev Allan is recuperating at home after a severe pneumonia hospitalization.
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Oak River
Gray
Angus
Marie
Angus) Gray
Alfred
Winnipeg
Ev Allan
Parkissimo Lodge Notes and Social Tidbits
Visiting with Jim Morton last week were Ted and Mona Cooley from Calgary. Edna Brown attended the social on Saturday evening April 27 in honour of David Stowe and Erin Brown. Mrs. O. Blaich is now a resident in Birch Lodge. Thanks to Coke and Dot Argue for the lovely bouquet of crocuses. Spring has finally sprung.
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Jim Morton
Ted
Mona Cooley
Calgary
Coke
Dot
O. Blaich
Birch Lodge
Edna Brown
David Stowe
Erin Brown
Plus 55 Pharmacare designed for Manitobans in need
Manitoba offers the Plus 55-A Income Supplement for residents aged 55 and over who have a Manitoba Health number. Eligibility hinges on age location and income. Maximum quarterly benefits are $111.60 for single persons and $119.90 for eligible married families, with partial benefits based on income. For more information contact the local office and obtain forms. The Brandon Sun notes Pharmacare will base coverage on income, increasing aid to those with greater need starting April 1.
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Manitoba
Brandon Sun
Manitoba Health
Pharmacare deductible guide for Manitoba residents
Manitoba Health outlines yearly Pharamcare deductible based on adjusted family income. Calculate deductible by combining total family income, subtracting allowances for dependents, then applying 2 or 3 percent depending on income, with coverage beginning after deductible.
Seniors warned of money scam in community update
Seniors warned of a bank inspection scam targeting elders with withdrawals and RCMP advised. The note covers recent whist finals results, 500 finals placements, fall resumption plans, seniors events, a June seniors day, and an information session on health care eye exams at Lilac Lodge with Dr Len Rust.
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Hamiota
Shoal Lake
Oak Lake
Strathclair
St. Lazare
Hamiota Hotel
Vincent’s Place
RCMP
B.C
Seniors Council
Austin Threshermen’s Reunion
Robinson
Lilac Lodge
Len Rust
Lina's Italian Market Opens In Calgary With Italian Delights
Kay Castle of Hamiota profiles her daughter in law Lina and son Tom Castle who built Lina's Italian Market in Calgary. The store offers American and Italian goods, a cappuccino bar, gelato, fresh tortellini, lasagna, and made in house pastries. Marino helps stock and Lina aims for variety and quality. The shop was recently rated Best New Business Establishment of 1995.
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Kay Castle
Hamiota
Tom
Lina Castle
The
Calgary Herald
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Oakner
Jim Routledge
Parkissimo
Kne Armitage
Pharmacare
Miniata Seniors
Lynne Cornish
Pam
Routledge
Lina
Tom Castle
Yul
United Church
Hamiota & Oakner
Rev
John
Heather Lea
Decker
Leon Hrabarchuk
Christ Church
Fitz Griffith Hamiota
Hamiota Pentecostal Church
Pastor del Pierce
Kenton- Shiloh
Joyce Kehler
Shiloh
Kenton
Crandall Oak River
Holy Tinity Anglican Church
Sémniete
Isabella & Miniota
Karen MacNeill
Birtle
Eisabella
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