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Crossroads
May 29,
This week
RALLY CAPS
DARRELL
NESBITT/CROSSROADS THIS WEEK
Fun was the name of the game on a diamond in Hamiota on Thursday, May 21 as youngsters showed off their throwing, base running, and teamwork skills. Baseball Manitoba has adopted Baseball Canada’s Rally Cap as the entry-level program for the 4-7 age group, designed to enhance players’ and coaches’ first experience with the game, learning basic baseball skills in a fun and supportive environment to help build their confidence.
RACHEAL FLINTOFT
Crossroads This Week
More than 20,000 families across rural Westman are set to benefit after the Brandon-Westman Christmas Cheer Registry received a $500,000 provincial donation targeting food insecurity in the region.
The funding, contributed by the Manitoba government through U.S. liquor sales, was received May 1, with MLA for Brandon East Glen
Simard acknowledged for his role in securing it. Since then, the Registry has distributed $275,000 among seven Brandon-area charities and $125,000 to 38 rural Christmas Cheer boards and food bank organizations across the Westman region. The rural portion was divided based on the number of families each organization serves annually.
Several organizations within this newspaper’s coverage area received funding. Birtle & Area Food
Bank received $2,636, serving 425 families. Erickson & Area Food Bank received $10,543, serving 1,700 families. Erickson, Onanole & Sandy Lake Christmas Cheer received $248, serving 40 families. Hamiota & District Christmas Cheer received $155, serving 25 families. Hamiota Food Bank received $1,799, serving 290 families. Minnedosa & Area Food Bank received $4,341, serving 700 families. Minnedosa Christmas Cheer Board received
$496, serving 80 families. Miniota United Church Food Bank received $124, serving 20 families. Rivers Christmas Cheer received $279, serving 45 families. Rossburn & Area Food Bank received $2,884, serving 465 families. Russell & Area Food Connections received $4,403, serving 710 families. Shoal Lake & Area Food Bank received $2,915, serving 470 families. Virden & Area Food Cupboard received $6,202, serving 1,000 families. Virden
Christmas Cheer received $961, serving 155 families.
The Registry sourced its distribution list from its own records and a list of food banks provided by Prairie Mountain Health.
The funding comes at a critical time. Food bank usage across the region has been climbing steadily as grocery prices continue to rise, and for many families, these organizations are the last line of support.
