Group forming to insure a healthy community
A civic drive invites local residents to join a Healthy Communities Committee. The World Health Organization backs the concept, aiming to improve overall well being beyond disease absence. Communities like Virden and Brandon already have active groups shaping healthier environments.
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Virden
Brandon
Flin Flon
Souris
Thompson
Neepawa
World Health Organization
Health Centre
Healthy Communities Committee Forms for Local Wellness Effort
A Healthy Communities Committee unites local groups to improve housing, safety, recreation, employment and community togetherness. The project seeks broad community input and progress updates. contact person at 764-2412 to join or learn more.
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Cal
Spiritual
Healthy Communities
Leafy spurge control showing good results in multiple sites
Report notes progress of a biological program against leafy spurge with 13 new sites in Woodworth and Daly RM areas. Discusses obtaining insects to combat perennial and annual sow thistle, cites success near Deloraine and Boissevain, and mentions Weed Control Districts Blanshard Hamiota Woodworth. Calls for comments via phone 764-2128.
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R.m.s of Woodworth
Daly
Deloraine
Boissevain
Whitewater Lake
R.m.s
Blanshard
Hamiota
Woodworth
CNIB launches annual Manitoba fund raising appeal
CNIB conducts its annual fund raising appeal in Manitoba from September 14 to October 30. Chairman Shep Shell notes hundreds of canvassers across the province and donor support help serve over 4,300 blind and visually impaired Manitobans. Donations stay in the community to fund educational programs and prevent blindness.
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Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Shep Shell
Manitoba
CNIB
Cure for Volunteer Burnout Steps to Help Volunteers
This overview treats volunteer burnout as a chronic risk affecting volunteers and organizations. It outlines five key remedies: personal goal setting with short and long term aims, clear job descriptions, robust support systems, effective delegation, and learning to say no to prevent overload. Each step aims to preserve volunteers, reinforce leadership, and sustain community resources.
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