Blair Lindbloom's Journey From Disability to Business Partner
Blair Lindbloom born with cerebral palsy in Souris rose from school ramps to a data processing career at Souris Valley Echo. The Ability Fund helped acquire an electric wheelchair and supported independence enabling him to travel, study, and eventually co‑found a growing video rental business with his brothers Brad and Craig. Blair credits his family and Souris community for backing his path to self reliance and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Lindbloom
Ability Fund
Blair
Souris Valley Echo
Brad
Craig
Souris
Winnipeg
Dauphin
Brandon
Manitoba
St Matthew’s Ladies Aid meets with 11 members
The St Matthew’s Lutheran Ladies Aid met January 3 with 11 members. Rev. Borchardt led Bible study from The Radiant Son. A central vacuum proposal is deferred. Lunch, reports, and a church meeting plan were discussed.
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ST. Matthew's Ladies Aid
The
Ladies Aid of
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
P. Borchardt
A. Edel
W. Eckert
Hannah Morrison
Frieda Doering
Seminary Guild
Margaret Eckert
Marie Mohr
Dave
Esther Maludzinski
Mary Weir
Doreen Doering
National Non Smoking Week and public health notes
The week of January 22 is National Non-Smoking Week highlighting risks from smoking. Smoking raises heart rate and blood pressure and doubles heart attack risk. quitting reduces danger over time. Community groups promote quit programs and seniors organize GST protest actions. Crocus Court News notes Robbie Burns Day celebrations on January 24 for residents with Scottish roots.
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Manitoba Heart Foundation
Manitoba Lung Association
Grey Power
Manitoba Society of Seniors
Crocus Court News
Robbie Burns
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lindbloom
LA Rock Meats
2Nd Ave
Roblin
Man
Ules Jan
Oriannen
Roblin Review
Roblin Noviow
CCM
Elea
G.K. Electronics Roblin
Uniden 3000
Hitachi TS
Hitachi Stereo
GK Electronics
Informaton Contact Glen
GEO Electronics
Ken Jakeman
Poe
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