Community volunteer leader outlines plans to boost local programs
Robin promotes volunteer engagement while addressing time limits on paper work for grants. She aims to expand soccer coaching clinics, volleyball officials training, fiddle lessons funded by the rec commission, and youth curling. The goal is to grow lifelong learning through ACC Russell, Campus Manitoba distance programs, and local education networks.
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Kayak for Cancer paddlers seek donations across Manitoba
Constables John McMath and Graham Wilson launch a weeklong 600 kilometre kayak trek along the Assiniboine River ending at The Forks to honor Norm and raise funds. They paddle 12 to 14 hours daily, have raised about 1500 dollars so far, and hope to turn the voyage into an annual RCMP cancer fundraiser with other detachments. Donations can be sent to Kayak for Cancer c/o Virden RCMP.
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Alberta drought aid boosts farmers with 93 million payout
Alberta declares drought disaster and offers 93 million to producers to spend as they choose. Lloyd Andruchow, drought monitoring specialist, notes funds help with hauling livestock and buying hay while Saskatchewan relies on existing safety nets and modest measures amid the driest year in over a decade.
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