The Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) learned Dec. 17 of individuals from the medical/surgical/pediatric unit at Thompson General Hospital who had tested positive for COVID-19, said an NRHA spokesperson. Public health declared an outbreak in that unit and immediately began contact tracing and management of the cases. “As a precaution, all patients on the unit will be tested,” the spokesperson said. The unit is complying with all restrictions and guidelines in place under the red/critical level of the provincial Pandemic Response System. The Pandemic Response System mandates in-patient visitation to hospitals being suspended when they are at the critical level, with exceptions made on a case-by-case basis for those receiving end of life care, those who are in labour and delivery, and pediatric patients.
94-year-old wants poinsettia back Save to Read Later
As of Dec. 8, Prairie Mountain Health declared that poinsettias a staple of Christmas for many were no longer allowed in their facilities. Irene Armitage, 94, misses her poinsettia and is pushing to get her plant back in her residence and continue her close to five-decade-long tradition. (File)
Irene Armitage misses her poinsettia.
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Irene Armitage misses her poinsettia.
The 94-year-old Hamiota woman has taken care of this popular holiday plant every year for at least five decades, but this month brought an abrupt end to the tradition.
As of Dec. 8, Prairie Mountain Health declared the plants a staple of Christmas for many were no longer allowed in their facilities.
Brandon Sun By: Tyler Clarke
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Brandon Salvation Army core officer/pastor Stephen Frank, right, poses for a photo with cadet Josh Rideout, from the Winnipeg training centre, at the drive-thru kettle they set up behind the local Salvation Army building at 9 Princess Ave. East.
Financial contributions might be down, but Brandon Salvation Army core officer/pastor Stephen Frank is impressed by the early support they’ve received.
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Financial contributions might be down, but Brandon Salvation Army core officer/pastor Stephen Frank is impressed by the early support they’ve received. Shocked to have raised $15,000 of their $70,000 goal thus far, he credits a supportive community with surpassing his expectations.
At least one drive-in church service set to be held By: Tyler Clarke
Outdoor drive-in church services such as this, at Springs Church in Winnipeg, are now allowed to be held under the province’s current level red restrictions. At least one Westman church plans on taking the province up on it. (File)
For the first time in a month, the Mountainside Christian Fellowship congregation is planning to get together in fellowship on Sunday.
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For the first time in a month, the Mountainside Christian Fellowship congregation is planning to get together in fellowship on Sunday.
The province’s updated health orders now allow for drive-in church services, with certain restrictions such as people required to remain in their vehicles and to only attend with members of their own household.