Brandon University to offer post-diploma nursing program
Brandon University will start a fall post-diploma nursing program in the new Department of Nursing within the Faculty of Science. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing after two years, with funding for 30 full-time equivalent places. The program allows full or part-time study up to eight years, led by acting Chair Mrs. S J Paine with faculty M A Andrusyszyn and D Clevett.
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R.U
Shell
Terry Fox Run Raises Over Five Hundred Dollars
The 6th annual Terry Fox Run in Rossburn attracted forty three participants from the village and nearby communities. Total pledges and donations reached 584.22 with Barb Matusko and Tara Schoonbaert and Tyler Huston named as the golden and youngest participants respectively. Betty Fox remains honorary chair as the Terry Fox Run continues in the fight against cancer.
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Rossburn
Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Track and Field Association, Fitness and Amateur Sport Canada
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Tara Schoonbaert
Tyler Huston
Nelson
Troy Luhowy
Janet
Lyall
Tess
Paul
Lynn Wilson
Grant Ross
Braden Lonsberry
Wayne Mitch
Lorne
Laurie
Tom
Diane Lawless
Jean Perchaluk
John Skinner
Nathan
Kealy
Jeremy Wendell
CNIB seeks $210000 in Manitoba fall drive to aid 3000+ blind residents
CNIB Manitoba plans a province wide fall campaign to raise 210000 through door to door fundraising by volunteers. The effort aims to help more than 3000 blind and visually impaired Manitobans with services from a non profit rehabilitation agency. CNIB district rep Stewart Hayter stresses rural need and ongoing support across all ages. He notes 50 preschoolers receive regular OT visits and highlights vision based learning and counselling for families. The elderly form the largest client group and services expand to meet rising demand.
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Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Winnipeg
Brandon
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Canada
Two Trailers Now Legal On Manitoba Roads
Manitoba allows two trailers to be hauled by vehicles with a fifth wheel hitch under a Highway Traffic Act amendment. Highways Minister John Plohman says the rule responds to citizen and tourist requests and aids campers and cottagers. The change aligns with Ontario and Saskatchewan rules permitting two trailers.
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