Chili for Children program elevates human kindness
Theresa Stevenson, 67, founder and long-time volunteer of a charitable agency, received the Order of Canada at Government House in Ottawa for nine years of work. The story began with a call about school children lacking lunch, prompting Stevenson to start a school lunch program in response.
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Grenfell
Theresa Stevenson
Stevenson
Government House
Ottawa
Order of Canada
Regina
Cowesses
Chili for Children helps meals grow in Regina
A community project named Chili for Children, supported by the United and Roman Catholic churches and a school division gift, opens in borrowed Regina facilities with 20 lunches served on day one and now reaches about 300 daily after eight years. The effort runs Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, with annual Chili for Children Week drives raising food and money.
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United and
Regina
Stevenson
Manitobans Oppose Tax Increases in Budget Consultations
Nearly 500 Manitobans attended seven pre budget sessions led by Finance Minister Eric Stefanson to balance the budget without higher taxes. Questionnaires showed 97 percent valued budget balance, over 60 percent resisted tax hikes unless deficit reduction, with many willing to pay more if aimed at cutting debt and funding health care and education. Stefanson noted ongoing meetings with groups and 400 municipal officials at the Union of Manitoba Municipalities meeting.
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Stefanson
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Nancy Yaskiw 1923 1994 Portage la Prairie obituary
Nancy Yaskiw of Portage la Prairie Manitoba peacefully died December 9 1994 after a cancer battle. She is survived by sons Dennis and Richard grandchildren Ryan Saundra and other relatives. Funeral held December 15 1994 at Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church Rossburn with interment at the parish cemetery.
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Michael Strilec
Eugene Barnesky
David Barnesky
John Wenstoway
Eugene Lazaruk
Darcy Yaskiw
Jack Wright
Ron Yaskiw
Rae
Shoal Lake
Rossburn Elementary Dance Acknowledges Nathan Nahermiak
The parent committee thanks Nathan Nahermiak for complimentary music services and for providing student prizes at the Rossburn Elementary School dance. Gratitude extended to parent volunteers for their help.
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Rossburn Elementary
Nathan Nahermiak
In Memoriam Saley Parental Remembrance
In loving memory of Roy Saley who died December 15 1965 and Nellie Saley who died March 1 1985. We did not know that morning what sorrow the day would bring. The bitter grief the shock severe to part with the ones we loved so dear.
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Nellie
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