Canadian Cancer Society to form self help group in Dauphin
The Canadian Cancer Society will organize a self help group for cancer patients their families and friends. The meeting is November 27 at 7 00 p m at the Society office 221st Avenue N E Dauphin. For information call Marjorie McGaffin at 1 638 5179 or the Society office at 1 638 8041 Dauphin. In Swan River call Buddie Dixon at 1 734 9889 or the Society office at 1 734 9260
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Canadian Cancer Society
The
Society
Marjorie McGaffin
Dauphin
Swan River
Buddie Dixon
Index District News and Page Guide Summary
Local newspaper index outlines sections including Helping People Opinion Pulpit View Recreation News Want Ads and Weed ID across sections 3 6 4 9 8 10 12 with page references and brief descriptors
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Index District News
Roblin Christmas Cheques: loan plan under Christmas promotion
The Roblin Chamber of Commerce launches the Christmas Cheque program offering interest free loans up to 1500 dollars for shopping with local merchants. Early uptake is slow but improving with several approvals and inquiries, as residents await snowy weather.
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Chamber of Commerce
Roblin
Grant Lazaruk
The
Royal Bank
Hegan
Lazaruk
Lloyd Pierce
Ments
Pierce
Chamber
Cardenger Ford
Eli Cox & Sons
Cross- Town Motors
Fileen’s Wool & Craft
Elke’s 40
G.K. Electronics
PJ. Gaber & Sons
Hair Cuts Plus
Chain letters warned about by RCMP and postal service
Police and Canada Post officials caution readers about chain letters circulating in Winnipeg. The letters promise riches for forwarding but contain no clear reward, and may trigger legal action if they involve real property or threats. Citizens are advised to discard letters and report threats to police if life threatening.
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Bob Brakefield-Moore
Roblin Rcmp
Brakefield-Moore
Canada Post
Winnipeg
Community Help Centre reports another successful year in Roblin
Linda Gregoire chairperson notes progress toward meeting community needs at the annual meeting attended by about 30 people. The Centre formed in 1987 to aid seniors and the handicapped and relies on provincial wages for a program coordinator with locally raised operating funds. Anna Stewart describes a home-based shift in seniors care and programs like Lifeline meal services Handivan and Discover Choices.
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Anna Stewart
Welp Centre
Lifeline
Stewart
Discover Choices
Block
Community Help Centre
Linda Gregoire
Lloyd Pierce
Roblin Credit Union
Lane Fedoruk
Roblin Rcmp
Elder abuse by informal caregivers a hidden problem
Jeanette Block from Winnipeg's Elder Abuse Resource Centre warns elder abuse is common yet underreported. A Manitoba study found four percent of seniors over 65 abused outside professional care, about 3500 in Winnipeg. Forms include financial physical emotional and neglect.
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Jeanette Block
Winnipeg
Block
Parkland
Jeanette
The
Elder Abuse Resource Centre
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Ward
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Deemer Parish Hall
Lorne Boguski
Manitoba
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Odea Ant
Manitoba Association of Gerontoloy
Manitoba Council of Aging
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