Rossburn District Health Centre Auxiliary marks 50th year
The Rossburn Auxiliary celebrates 50 years in 1999 with a June 26 event at the Rossburn Community Hall. Jessie Caldwell, among the first members, recalls the early goals of supporting hospital funding, equipment, and meals. The group has grown to 49 members with five life members and seeks new younger members for 2000.
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Rossburn District Health Centre
Rossburn
Jessie Caldwell
Caldwell
Ann Slow
Slon
Ann Slon
Fai
Jean Lawless
May Lawless
Vi McKietiuk
Jean Perchaluk
Province boosts HASI aid to help seniors stay home
The province will contribute 74 000 to the federal Home Adaptation for Seniors Independence program. Housing Minister Jack Reimer announced the HASI forgivable loan offers up to 2 500 per household for seniors 65 plus with income between 17 000 and 30 000. Canada Mortgage and Housing continues delivery.
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Jack Reimer
Reimer
Adapta
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Manitoba nurses back deal despite some local rejections
Manitoba nurses voted 75 percent in favor of a new agreement with the government last week. Two Winnipeg locals at Grace Hospital and Seven Oaks Hospital rejected the deal which offers a 13.5 percent wage and benefit increase over three years. Manitoba Nurses Union President Maureen Hanychryk will meet with the locals to discuss options following the bargaining committee recommendation representing all locals provincewide.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Grace Hospital
Seven Oaks Hospital
Manitoba Nurses Union
Maureen Hancharyk