Manitoba Ability Fund drives January campaign across province
The Ability Fund, formerly the March of Dimes, is run by The Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba. Each January, the campaign runs province wide except in areas with local United Appeal participation. Funds support rehabilitation services for physically disabled adults. by March 31 1979 the adult client caseload reached 6 220.
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Ability
Manitoba
March of Dimes
The
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
United Appeal
Altona
Carman
Minnedosa
Morden
Neepawa
Pierson
Pine Falls
Portage la Prairie
Reston
Steinbach
Winkler
Winnipeg
Manitoba Society aid plan for disabled adults outlined
The article details agency services for disabled adults in Manitoba including social work counselling therapy vocational assessment training employment placement and prosthetic supplies. It notes social workers cover urban and rural areas and coordinate with community resources to tailor rehabilitation plans. It also encourages support for The Ability Fund and United Appeal.
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Manitoba
Ability Fund
United Appeal
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
Manito ba Housing announces new provincial program for seniors
The Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation recently announced a provincial program aimed at residents aged 65 or older. Details remain sparse as officials outline eligibility and benefits.
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Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Local office opens for Roblin pensioners and council debate
Manitoba seniors will receive Guaranteed Income Supplement and Spouse's Allowance renewal forms by mail with March 31 deadlines. A Roblin Drop-In Centre office will assist on January 23, February 20, and March 19 from 10:00 to 12:00. The Brandon district office provides full program details. Separately, Roblin chamber members push for a six member town council to ease workload and improve governance, asking council to consider expansion and appoint a manager as the search continues. The Ag Society seeks ad space for the fair book and Winnipeg MP Bill Blaikie attends for health care and farm policy concerns. Laverne Lewycky announces candidacy to contest the NDP nomination in Dauphin.
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Brandon
Manitoba
Roblin
Sion
Canada Pension Plan
11Th Street
Chamber
George Giles
Boughton
Steve Kerchak
Ag Society
Nancy Leflar
Winnipeg - Bird’s Hill
Bill Blaikie
Blaikie
NDP
Laverne Lewycky
Dauphin
Gordon Ritchie
Moonshine Daze
Wally McKenzie
Gor
PCH Holds Christmas Supper With English and Ukrainian Wishes
The event featured a group Christmas carol session and greetings from administrator Clint Clearwater who thanked the dietary staff for the meal. He extended Christmas and New Year wishes to all attendees.
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Clint Clearwater
SAFER Elderly Renters Program and Local Council Actions
The Manitoba Housing Corporation outlines the SAFER program offering January 1980 monthly cash payments to low income senior renters. A mail out to Old Age Security recipients informs eligibility. contact 947-1681 if missed. The Rural Centre seeks input on alternative development and rail abandonment effects. Dudman Properties offers Lots 1 and 2, Plan 929 for $15,000 to the Park district. By-law No 453 cancels taxes and debts. Next meeting January 14, 1980 in Russell.
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Manitoba Housing Corporation
Park
Rossburn
Onanole
Dudman Properties
Russell
Park District Considers Fire Equipment and New Facilities
The Park District council discussed firefighting equipment and departments for Park and Onanole. They agreed to form a joint committee with Riding Mountain National Park and The Local Park to meet in early 1980. They also discussed land purchase in Onanole for future fire hall and municipal office sites.
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Park
Onanole
Riding Mountain National Park
Jim Dudman
Dauphin NDP Nomination Notes Lacking Constituency Office
Dauphin NDP plans a nomination meeting while failing to use allocated funds for a constituency office. The article cites a guest speaker and questions representation for local residents.
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Roblin Review
1St Avenue N.W
Be Oo
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
D.H. Oliphant
M.D. Oliphant
Canada
United States
Oaxkae
Edward W. Demkin
SASK
Roblin Cleaners
Roblin, Man
Norquay Building
York Avenue
Agriculture Extension Centre
Queens Avenue
Ukrainian Catholic Hall
11Th Avenue
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitssba
Don McPherson
Dempsey
Emil Roller
Lewycky
CCF
Fred Zaplitny
Diefenbaker
Dief
PCH
Parkview Estates Development Co. Ltd
Local Government District OF Park
Sperry New Holland
Robln
Man
NEW Hollans
Ckyd-Tv
Northwest Region
282Nd Avenue
N.E
Bank of Montreal
First
First Canadian Bank
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