This week in good news (Jan. 31-Feb. 6) Written by CHVN Saturday, Feb 06 2021, 12:47 PM 2019 Provincial champions Tracy Fleury, Selena Njegovan, Liz Fyfe, and Kristin MacCuish have a Wild Card berth at the 2021 Scotties.
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A deep-freeze couldn t stop Manitobans from getting outside to spread joy (especially with the hope of an early spring), plus new faith-based entertainment is coming to screens and stereos near you and the province will be well-represented at the 2021 Scotties.
Get ready to spend a day this summer celebrating the grandparents in your life.
An international day of celebration for grandparents and the elderly has now been instituted by the Pope, Vatican News reports.
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The founders of the very first MCC Thrift Shop in North America have been recognized by the Nellie McClung Foundation. The organization has named Selma Loewen, Sara Stoesz, Linie Friesen, Susan Giesbrecht and the dozens of women who helped found the first MCC Thrift shop in Altona as recipients of the 150 Manitoba Women Trailblazer Awards.
According to the foundation, the Trailblazer Award salutes the contributions that women have made to social justice, arts, sports, politics, community activities and promoting democracy while continuing to develop the great province of Manitoba.
Selma, Sara, Linie and Susan spearheaded the idea of selling second-hand clothing and giving the money they generated to MCC.