Jordan and Gwendolyn Janzen welcomed their rainbow baby this week, a son. (Supplied)
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The snow is melting (finally), new life came into the world, and Manitobans are trying to actively spread joy and positivity throughout the province.
Among the $6.4 million that the federal government is issuing to 24 community-based agencies to deliver enhanced supports and services to victims of crime, the Portage Bear Clan is getting $99,000.
Bear Clan executive director Manon Timshel says it feels quite good to have been notified of their approval.
"It's darn good, especially since I accidentally deleted all the grant work on my first draft, then I had to redo it," says Timshel. "We really got down to the crunch-wire and we weren't sure if we were going to be able to make it, but our team pulled together and we got approved. So, we're really, really excited."