SARS and West Nile fears loom over travel and summer
The piece warns of global health threats from SARS and West Nile, noting WHO travel advisories for Toronto and Ontario, while contrasting Ebola and malaria risks. It imagines mosquitoes spreading the virus at home and reflects on summer life in Manitoba amid global outbreaks.
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Altona Rink to Close After 50 Years of Community Play
The aging Sunflower Gardens arena in Altona, longtime home of the Altona Maroons, will host a farewell ice day with two hockey games. Alumni, players, coaches and executives are invited to reminisce as the town marks the landmark closing and records memories with a final photo.
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Remembering the Grand Old Arenas and Community Gatherings
A retrospective on closing hockey arenas and the shift to multi use complexes. Attendees wore old team gear, shared memories, and watched closing ceremonies as banners and numbers were retired. Hockey, skating, and community events marked the era ending and a sentimental farewell.