Blind Accepting Many New Jobs
The article notes a rise in employment of disabled people in business and industry, with blind individuals joining roles behind lathes and typewriters. It highlights blind teachers, secretaries, and clerks, and cites a University of Manitoba program training blind students in IBM computing, funded by NIB, with several graduates employed by federal and provincial bodies. It mentions blind divers and a salvage company, arguing confidence from employers enables broad job access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NIB
Nechlin
Lake
Malaren
Stockholm
Nahlin
New Small War Machines Stir Canadian Roads and Waters
The article notes rising popularity of mini vehicles, including golf cart sized power scooters and California dune buggies, in Canada. It highlights Japanese imports and Windsor fibreglass kits, with owners enjoying fun yet raucous use. summer only roofless dune buggies. kits start at 900 dollars and require scavenged motors.
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Algonquin Park
Windsor
Foster Parents Needed for Teenagers in Portage La Prairie
The Children's Aid Society of Central Manitoba in Portage la Prairie seeks caring, mature families to foster teens aged 13 to 15. Many youths entering the system are overdue for supportive homes, and volunteers are urged to contact the society to begin the foster home study process including applications and interviews.
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Children’s. As
Central Manitoba
Children’s Aid Society
Manitoba
Children’s Aid Society of
Central
Sen
Shila
Tyr
Cate
Portage
Portage la Prairie
Federal grant supports Red River College funding
A $187,431 federal contribution will aid Red River Community College for building and facilities. Funds from the manpower department finance occupational training retraining and upgrading programs.
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Red River Community College
Manpower Department
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