Adaptive swim program hopes to Make Waves in Brandon
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- Published on Saturday, February 21, 2015
By Madelyn Flood
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Let me introduce you to an amazing student initiative dedicated to providing affordable and accessible one-on-one swimming instruction to children with disabilities. Making Waves Winnipeg, founded by Cameron Krisko in 2011, has shown phenomenal success. In only four years the program has grown from 10 kids and 10 instructors to 170 kids, over 70 volunteers and two pool locations in Winnipeg!
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Council Clips - Feb. 20
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- Published on Friday, February 20, 2015
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RM of Oakview, Feb. 10: The Conditional Use Application by Christian Raupers to provide for the establishment of a non-farm dwelling (site, by subdivision) within the “Ag” Agricultural General Zone was approved for the southeast quarter of 21-15-20 WPM,without conditions.
Land of Plenty asks for some council support
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- Published on Friday, February 20, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
A delegation for the Land of Plenty Festival has requested some support from Neepawa town council. Sheri Grant appeared in front of council on Tues. Feb. 18, representing a subcommittee of the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce that’s been assembled for the purpose of organizing the new regional celebration.
Kenton News - Feb. 19
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- Published on Thursday, February 19, 2015
By Paulette Wiens
On a milder winter day (Friday, Feb. 13), people gathered at Kenton Memorial Hall at noon for a Valentine lunch provided by Woodworth Senior Services co-ordinator Colleen Elliott and Kenton and Area Lions Club, as well as some community volunteers.
Mt. Agassiz supporters still hoping to save the mountain
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- Published on Thursday, February 19, 2015
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
Ski hill enthusiasts have one last chance to voice their support for Mount Agassiz. A rally and celebration for the ski area and Alpine Archie, the well-known roadside attraction synonymous with the region, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, on Highway Five near McCreary. The event will run for the entire day, but several planned activities are scheduled between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.
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