Education minister reflects on Manitoba legislature results
Manitoba education minister Len Derkach thanks constituents as the legislature recesses. He highlights a low deficit since 1981 and progress in health, social, education, agriculture, environment, and rural concerns. He notes expanded training, literacy gains, and summer grant details for students.
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Safe playgrounds for children maximize safety and growth
Parents seek durable modular playgrounds with growth potential and safe design. Experts advise sturdy anchoring or broad bases, non slip steps, regulated slope, rounded swing seats, counter sunk bolts, rust protection, and soft ground covers to reduce injuries. Planning ahead yields a safe, creative play area.
Barriers to senior independence and recommended actions
The piece lists seven barriers to seniors independence physical health mental well being transportation and mobility community support safety housing and information. It notes seven action areas from the National Advisory Council on Aging including community based services future planning provider training housing and improved communication. A follow up will detail the recommended actions. Crocus Court News covers a Piatt Point outing with a Wiener roast tea and coffee and notes volunteers Foster care and Handivan transport support.
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