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Breweries have been a vital part of Winnipeg life since the time of the Red River Settlement By: Declan Schroeder
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The Drewry Brewery at Main and Redwood Avenue was one of Winnipeg’s most successful breweries in the 19th century. The company was eventually part of Carling Breweries before being acquired by Molson Breweries; the building stood until 1999.
Beer. It’s the drink of the masses, a beverage many from all walks of life enjoy.
Beer. It’s the drink of the masses, a beverage many from all walks of life enjoy.
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The results of a provincial probe into one of Manitoba s deadliest personal-care home outbreaks remain unknown, even as the health department puts the private facility s licence under review.
The results of a provincial probe into one of Manitoba s deadliest personal-care home outbreaks remain unknown, even as the health department puts the private facility s licence under review.
Maples Personal Care Home in Winnipeg is one of three personal-care homes in Manitoba currently having its licence reviewed because it hasn t been able to keep up with provincial standards, a government spokesperson confirmed Monday. But the province has yet to disclose the findings of a review it commissioned last fall.
“So annually we sort of renew that commitment by sitting at the accord table and, over time, we’ve been committed to doing a better job of recognizing those contributions when the opportunity arises.” On June 19, graduate Kiya Spence of Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate in Nelson House was the first to receive a scholarship of $1,000, which was named after her ancestor, and traditional land user, James Spence. “James Spence actually had a cabin not too far from our current plant site now,” said Land. “[He] had early interactions with the company at that time and made a significant contribution to our early success in the areas of ongoing exploration, discovery, development and eventually what became production inside of a very tight time frame in the early 1950s.”
Photograph By RCMP Nelson House RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to locate 26-year-old Elton William Spence, who is wanted on two counts of assault as well as robbery, forcible confinement and five counts of failing to comply with court orders. Police say he is violent and should not be approached and that he may be in Nelson House, Thompson or Brandon. Anyone who sees him is asked to call Nelson House RCMP at 204-484-2288. article continues below