Locals endure rain for Hike for Hospice event
Rivers and Area Volunteer Palliative Care hosted its annual Hike for Hospice on June 23 at Millennium Park. Despite rain, hikers collected pledges raising 2318 dollars with Brenda Ferguson Naomi Russell Joan Thomson and Shirley Russell leading over 1700. Barrbeque ended the day as sun appeared. all funds stay in the community to support end of life care.
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Fed signals higher rates may hit grain markets
The Fed plans to reduce monthly bond purchases within a year, risking higher interest rates and market volatility. While grain prices held firm amid gold and oil declines, tighter monetary policy could dampen demand for commodities as money becomes costlier to borrow. Farmers should brace for increased uncertainty and volatility as stimulus ends.
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Manitoba Adopts Demerits for Driving with Hand Held Devices
Manitoba imposes demerits for hand held device use while driving effective August first. MPI and police will push awareness alongside existing $200 fines. Distracted driving linked to about 160 road deaths since 1994 with an average of 20 annually.
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