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Public health orders that temporarily close churches and limit gathering sizes infringe on the charter rights of Manitoba’s faith communities, but are justified to slow the spread of COVID-19, a lawyer for the province argued Thursday.
Public health orders that temporarily close churches and limit gathering sizes infringe on the charter rights of Manitoba’s faith communities, but are justified to slow the spread of COVID-19, a lawyer for the province argued Thursday. The charter protects fundamental rights and freedoms… but it also requires, in times of crisis, that citizens are asked to make reasonable sacrifices, said lawyer Michael Conner in a closing argument before Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Glenn Joyal.
High-flying fun at the Paramount, this week in Abilene Acrobats of Cirque-tacular starts at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.
Seating will be socially-distanced, and masks will be encouraged for patrons until seated.
Tickets are $10, or $9 for military. For tickets or information, go to cpasabilene.org. Much Ado About Nothing
A production of Shakespeare s Much Ado About Nothing will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and May 21-22, and at 2 p.m. Sunday and May 23, at Abilene Community Theatre, 809 Barrow St.
For tickets or information, go to abilenecommunitytheatre.org. Love Letters
A production of Love Letters will continue with performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, in Matthews Auditorium at McMurry University.
Organization receives mini-grant
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Pictured from left are Adam Sorensen, director of treatment and recovery at the MHDAS Board of Logan and Champaign counties and Merv Miller, owner of Simple Comforts Coffee House.
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MECHANICSBURG – The Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services Board has announced it is partnering with Merv Miller of Mechanicsburg For a Healthy Community to help establish a Community Center in Mechanicsburg. The Community Center will be in the same building as Simple Comforts Coffee House, owned by Merv and Tammy Miller.
Merv envisions Community Center will consist of office space for drug and alcohol therapy, clergy, youth mentoring and a dried goods pantry.