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FEELING BLUE
This blue jay sits alone high in a tree, puffed up to insulate himself against the sudden arrival of winter to the region. A mix of rain and snow created hazardous driving conditions throughout the area this week, sending out snow equipment for the first time this season. Although the sharp winter weather has left some feeling a little blue, those wishing for a white Christmas will be in their glory.
Teen Health Clinics offer a safe space
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Meet me where I am at… this important statement embodies what Prairie Mountain Health’s (PMH) Teen Health Clinics offer – a safe space for young people to talk about and get help for a variety of healthrelated issues.
The health and well-being of our youth is more critical than ever, and on account Teen Health Clinics
are being offered at participating schools across the region to combat barriers that hinder access to the vital medical and mental health services needed.
“Teen Health Clinics are a place for youth to come to deal with all their healthcare needs,” Diane Ciprick, manager of Health Services at PMH explained. “This includes mental health screening, STI testing and treatment, prescriptions for birth control, and even education and
support for healthy lifestyle choices.”
Hosted across the PMH region, rural Teen Health Clinics are situated at high schools located in Birtle, Erickson, Hamiota, Neepawa, Rivers, Rossburn, Russell, Shoal Lake, and Strathclair, among others.
“We want to make it convenient,” Ciprick emphasized. “We’re there in the schools, which helps eliminate barriers that may prevent students from getting the
help they need.”
The clinic is designed as a comprehensive approach aimed to meet teens where they are – both physically and mentally. While the clinics do focus on providing accessible care, there are some situations where parental consent may be needed. This nuanced approach strives to encourage autonomy while ensuring that young people make informed decisions about their health.
However, teens do not need to be 18 to give consent but do need to understand the nature and consequences of the proposed treatment or lack of treatment.
Each clinic visits a school once a month, offering a consistent support network for students. One of the key objectives of the Teen Clinic program is to create a welcoming environment.
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Walk-in clinics provide non-judgmental environment
“We provide walk-in care in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment for youth,” Ciprick said. “We also provide extensive education on a wide variety of topics that help to inform the students and encourage them to make healthier choices.”
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for their emotional and mental well-being.”
This positive impact reveals just how essential these clinics are in fostering a healthy environment for youth.
This aspect is fundamental for adolescents, as feeling safe can often make the difference in whether they seek help or not.
When it comes to integration within schools, Ciprick mentioned, “Clinic schedules are posted online, and we also rely on school communications and PMH social media to keep everyone informed.”
Since the program’s inception, the feedback from the students and school staff has been overwhelmingly positive.
“Through our client experience questionnaires, we receive very positive feedback,” Ciprick shared. “Students’ report feeling supported by the Teen Clinic program, which is crucial
So, what measurable benefits have been seen since the introduction of these clinics?
“The most important aspect is that we have helped empower students to seek out the health care and supports they need,” Ciprick explained. “We’ve linked clients to mental health resources, nutritional support, and even specialists when required.”
A significant focus of the clinics has been on mental health and reproductive health.
“We see our highest volume of clients for those areas, and that’s where we are likely the most beneficial to students,” Ciprick stated. Through these services, teens gain not only access to
Rivers Dam sees major rehabilitation
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In a significant initiative to bolster flood resilience, the Manitoba government has pledged $47 million for the extensive refurbishment of the Rivers Dam, according to Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor. This investment aims to fortify the dam’s capacity to withstand major flooding, ensuring the safety and economic stability of the region.
“Prioritizing Manitobans’ safety and enhancing our infrastructure’s resilience to climate change and potential future floods remains at the forefront of our agenda,” Minister Naylor stated. “This crucial upgrade is set to protect homes, businesses, and future generations across rural Manitoba.”
Located on Lake Wahtopanah, adjacent to Rivers Provincial Park, the Rivers Dam will be set to handle extreme flood conditions once upgraded.
The pressing need for the dam’s enhancement became evident in the summer of 2020 when unprecedented rainfall led to severe flooding of the Little Saskatchewan River. That surge, described as a once-in-amillennium event, forced
evacuations, and heavily impacted several communities around the region. Subsequent evaluations revealed that the dam’s capacity must be significantly increased to better manage and safely redirect future events, be they spring floods or intense rainstorms.
Significant progress has already been made, including the refurbishment of the low-flow conduit, with further upgrades to the dam embankment and concrete spillway underway. These efforts comply with the Canadian Dam Association’s safety guidelines and are strategically phased to ensure functionality during peak water flow seasons. Completion is targeted for 2027.
This initiative is part of a larger strategy, reflected in the 2024 budget that allocates $540 million towards revitalizing Manitoba’s infrastructure to enhance economic growth and improve provincial connectivity.
“We provide walk-in care in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment for youth. We also provide extensive education on a wide variety of topics that help to inform the students and encourage them to make healthier choices.”
-Diane Ciprick, manager of Health Services at PMH
care but also learn the importance of prioritizing their well-being.
Adolescence and young adulthood can be an incredibly challenging period marked by countless influences and pressures. Young people today navigate a complex landscape filled with many demands, social pressures, and the widespread presence of technology and social media. These factors can contribute to increased stress, anxiety, and doubt as
teens strive to define their identities and futures. Through these challenges, having access to a supportive, non-biased ear can be invaluable. Someone who listens without judgment is helping to provide a safe space, which can also help teens to navigate these years a bit easier as well.
Teen Health Clinics represent a crucial step toward supporting our youth in navigating their health care needs. From mental health
to sexual health, and everything in between, these clinics foster an environment where young people can thrive. As Ciprick said, “Nurse practitioners, mental health workers, and public health nurses collaborate to provide services in these clinics that truly make a difference.”
As an essential service offered to the teenage demographic, Teen Health Clinics lay the groundwork for a healthier, more resilient gen-
eration, equipped to navigate life’s difficulties with confidence and strength.
GET READY TO ROCK
The Headstones, Loverboy, and Glass Tiger tapped as headlining acts for Rockin’ the Fields of Minned osa in 2025
DARRELL NESBITT
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The stage is set, and the countdown is on for Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa 2025, happening Aug. 1-3. Fans can get ready to rock, as the headliners – all Canadian –have been named as the Headstones, Loverboy, and Glass Tiger.
Headstones is a Canadian punk-influenced rock band that was formed in Kingston, ON in 1989, broke up in 2003, and then reunited in 2011. Throughout the years, band members have released 12 albums, including their 2022 release, Flight Risk.
Loverboy will be sure to have everyone singing along to their chart topping salute “Turn Me Loose”, “Working for the Weekend”, and “Jump”. Loverboy is a Canadian rock band formed in Calgary, AB in 1979 by guitarist Paul Dean, and shortly thereafter joined by lead singer Mike Reno. By early 1980, they recorded their first album, “Loverboy”, and finalized their personnel with Dean, Reno, Doug Johnson (keyboard player), Scott Smith (bass guitar), and Matt Frenette (drummer). International sales of Loverboy’s first five albums exceeded 14 million; Loverboy with more than 500,000 copies sold domestically, Get
Lucky 300,000, and Keep It Up 200,000, made them the most popular Canadian band of the day, and perhaps, still today. Grammy nominated and multi-award winners of both The Junos and Canadian
Classic, Glass Tiger has shared stages and recording performances with some of the world’s leading acts including; Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Journey, Julian Lennon, and Cheap Trick (to name a few).
And so it continues…the story of one of Canada’s most enduring and iconic bands, Glass Tiger, roars on with new music in progess.
Supporting acts are I Mother Earth, Trooper, Haywire, Bif Naked and the for-
ever popular and Minnedosa fan favourite, Streetheart. Whether you’re a longtime fan of classic rock or just love incredible live music, Rockin’ the Fields will be the ultimate summer destination for music lovers.
Between 1996 and 2016, I Mother Earth was among the top 150 best-selling Canadian artists and Top 40 Canadian bands in Canada, while Trooper known to “Raise A Little Hell” is Canada’s oldest and coolest rock band, having won practically every Canadian music award possible. Haywire is from the east coast with a number of hit songs including “Dance Desire”, and for Bif Naked, the sole female on the 2025 main stage, is originally from Winnipeg, and is also among the top 150 selling Canadian artists in the nation from 1996 to 2016. Saving the best for last, Streetheart, dating back to the years when Kenny Shields’ sang “Here Comes the Night” has left an impressive mark on the shores of Lake Minnedosa. Today, original founding members Daryl Gutheil and Ken ‘Spider’ Sinnaeve along with long time Streetheart alumnus Jeff Neill are joined by Paul McNair on lead vocals and Chris Sutherland on drums to play the songs and celebrate the legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic R&R bands.
Definitely should be a weekend to remember, and rejoice the guitar riffs, drum solos, and fellowship. Tickets go on sale for the general public on Friday, Dec. 6.
Manitoba government unveils new public safety strategy
The Manitoba government has unveiled the newSafer Neighbourhoods, Safer Downtowns Public Safety Strategy, creating a roadmap for a safer Manitoba across all regions, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced.
“Manitobans know that to see real change we must address crime and the causes of crime,” said Wiebe. “That’s what this strategy is all about. Right now, we have the chance to turn things around for the better. This strategy is just the beginning, to provide a new path forward for everyone in Manitoba to feel safe.”
The strategy addresses violent crime and retail theft, and the roots and causes of crime, the minister noted. The strategy also recognizes the need to invest in communities through community-led justice, reconciliation and ending violence against women and girls.
The minister noted the plan outlines a number of initiatives aimed at keeping Manitobans safe including:
•investing in safer communities through a two percent
increase in funding for municipal law enforcement, providing stable and consistent funding for more boots on the ground;
•establishing a new Centre for Justice in Dauphin that includes culturally appropriate supports, educational resources and vocational training;
•strengthening Manitoba’s impaired driving legislation with input from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD);
•expanding the electronic monitoring program outside of Winnipeg and enhancing protection order enforcement in rural areas;
•increasing funding and training opportunities for First Nations police officers and First Nation safety officer programs;
•hiring 100 new mental health workers to work alongside first responders to strengthen mental health supports for both adults and youth, starting with 25 workers by the end of March;
•andholding a youth summit to bring young leaders to-
gether to hear their voices, empower them and discuss solutions.
“We believe in creating pathways to success rather than pipelines to prison by empowering and supporting our youth and preventing people leaving prison from reoffending,” said Wiebe. “The justice system shouldn’t be the end of the road for Manitobans. It should be the beginning of accountability and real change. We’re committed to ensuring our justice system provides support for those Manitobans who are ready to turn their lives around, find meaningful work and give back to their communities.”
TheSafer Neighbourhoods, Safer Downtowns Public Safety Strategywas crafted after extensive consultations with stakeholders including a public safety summit which had representatives from 210 community groups, social service agencies, health-care professionals, law enforcement agencies, Indigenous organizations, legal professionals, business leaders and government officials. The Mani-
toba government also held regional consultation sessions and engaged with nine First Nations governments and organizations including the Manitoba Métis Federation, Inuit organizations and other community partners.
“On behalf of the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak and the 26 First Nations we represent, I commend the Province of Manitoba for the ongoing dialogue with our organization regarding the Public Safety Strategy,” said Grand Chief Garrison Settee, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak. “This report marks the beginning of what we hope will result in safer communities for our citizens in the north and for all Manitobans. While this is a positive first step, we must not lose sight that there is still much work to be done. This Public Safety Strategy represents true ReconciliACTION and is a framework that will continue to evolve. We can work together to create positive change. Ekosani.”
“All Manitobans deserve to feel safe in their
communities,” said Kathy Valentino, interim president, the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. “The Association of Manitoba Municipalities therefore welcomes the Manitoba governments efforts in establishing a Public Safety Strategy as a critical step toward creating safer communities for all Manitobans, no matter where they live. We also thank the government for conducting provincewide con-
sultations with our members to help inform the development of this strategy as well as committing to annual escalatory funding to support municipal law enforcement. As we move toward implementation, ongoing collaboration between the Manitoba government and municipalities will be key to ensuring safer, more secure communities across our province.”
Canadian rock icons The Headstones willgrace the Rockin’The Fields ofMinnedosa stage in the summer of2025
Investigation leads to seizure of drugs, cash
On Nov. 17, as a result of an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of illicit drugs in Kisematawa First Nation, Shamattawa RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence located on Bear Avenue. A search of this residence led to the seizure of cocaine, oxycodone, alprazolam, numerous other illicit pills and over $40,000 in Canadian currency. The investigation led to the arrest of three individuals, a 23-yearold male and two females, ages of 39 and 30, from the community, who remain in police custody. Shamattawa RCMP continue to investigate.
On Nov. 15, Pembina Valley RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Provincial Road 201 and Provincial Road 306, located approximately 13 kilometres west of Altona. The investigation has determined that a semitrailer travelling eastbound on Provincial Road 201, being driven by a 25-year-old male from Brampton, Ontario, failed to stop at the intersection with Provincial Road 306. The semi-trailer entered the intersection and collided with a southbound SUV, being driven by a 35year-old female from the Rural Municipality of Rhineland. The 35-year-old female was pronounced deceased on scene. Her eight-year-old female passenger was transported to hospital with lifethreatening-injuries to which she later succumbed to. The 25-year-old male driver of the semi-trailer was transported to hospital where he was treated and released. Pembina Valley RCMP continue to investigate. Charges are anticipated.
On Nov. 7, Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP received a call that an unknown male had been found in a ditch in Ebb and Flow First Nation with injuries consistent from having been assaulted. When officers arrived, they located a 25-year-old male, from the community, with serious injuries. He was transported to hospital via STARS where he was upgraded to stable condition. Officers were provided video surveillance of the area where the victim
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was found which abled officers to identify a suspect who resided at a nearby residence. A 16-year-old male, from Ebb and Flow First Nation, was arrested without incident.
On Nov. 6, officers with the Blue Hills RCMP detachment received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 1, located east of Brandon. The caller advised that the suspect vehicle was a marked police SUV and that he was concerned with the driver. The caller followed the suspect vehicle for a short period of time before losing site of it on Highway 1. With the information provided by the caller, the vehicle was identified as belonging to CN Police. Officers located the suspect vehicle at a residence in Brandon where the 42-year-old male driver, a CN Police Officer, was arrested for Impaired Driving. He was taken to the Blue Hills RCMP Detachment where he provided samples of his breath suitable for analysis which were found to be over twice the legal limit. The CN Police officer, who was on duty at the time of the driving complaint, will be facing Impaired Driving charges in relation to this incident. The name of the police officer will be provided once charges are formally laid. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba was notified the day of the arrest
RCMP executed a search warrant on Kisematawa First Nation on Nov. 17 resulting in a seizure ofdrugs and over $40,000 in Canadian currency
and are monitoring the investigation.
On Nov. 2, Thompson
RCMP were called to a residence on Ashberry Place, after a request for assistance. When officers arrived on scene, a loud disturbance could be heard from within
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the unit. Upon entry, officers learned two adult females, ages 26 and 41, were arguing after the 26-year-old had dropped a five-month-old infant on the floor multiple times.Officers located the child hidden in an entertainment unit, EMS were called and transported the infant to hospital, with non-lifethreatening injuries. Upon discharge from hospital, the infant was released into the care of a relative. The 26year-old female, from Thompson, was charged with Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm and Fail to Provide the Necessaries of Life.
Municipality of Harrison Park UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:
MUNICIPALITY OF HARRISON PARK BY-LAW NO.156 being an AMENDMENT to the THE MUNICIPALITY OF HARRISON PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAW 138, as amended.
HEARING Municipality of Harrison Park LOCATION: Council Chambers at 43 Gateway Street Onanole, MB R0J 1N0
DATE & TIME: December 11, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
GENERAL INTENT That Map 2 (Development Plan OF BY-LAW Designation), attached to and NO. 156: being part of the Municipality of Harrison Park Development Plan By-law No. 138, is hereby amended in order that: Pt. of NW 17-19-18 WPM, as shown outlined in a heavy solid line and on the map attached hereto as Schedule “A” and forming part of this by-law, be re-designated:
From: Urban Transition Area
To: Neighbourhood Area
FOR INFORMATION Robert Ewashko
CONTACT: Building & Development Officer
Municipality of Harrison Park Ph: 204-848-2561
E-mail: robert@harrisonpark.ca
A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.
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Provincial Roundup
Briefs
Chancellors rev up offense in 8-0 win over Sandy Bay
The Hamiota-RiversElton-Strathclair Huskies won their lone game in Westman High School Hockey League (WHSHL) play and continue to hold down fourth place in league standings.
The 10th place Minnedosa-Erickson Chancellors split their games, while the 15th place BirtleShoal Lake-RossburnBirdtail Falcons lost their game. The last place Major Trojans dropped all three of their games.
ME 8 SB 0
Minnedosa-Erickson –Zachary Lamb (2), Jager Atkinson, Brody Marnock, Colby Pentecost, Myles Beatty, Ty Pollichuk, Seth Sulik
GCB 7 MP 1
Glenboro-CarberryBaldur – Austin Dubyts (3), Brycen Anderson, Owen McLean, Rylan Sedor, Spencer Jones MP – Kingston Chamberlain
RMSH 6 MP 1
Reston-Melita-SourisHartney – Ty Tosh (2), Dayton Hay, Grayson Bennett, Ty Vandenberghe, Graeme Boulanger
Major Pratt – Raphael
Mowbray KW 5 ME 4
Killarney-Wawanesa –Jesse Wilton (3), Grady Shearer, Aubrey Cuvelier Minnedosa-Erickson –Jager Atkinson, Zachary Lamb, Myles Beatty, Colton McCaughan
DPH 9 BSRBT 3
Dauphin – Ronin Mouck (4), Ethan Carnegie (3), Jaxon Bodnar, Lyric Smith Birtle-Shoal LakeRossburn-Birdtail – Aiden Lewis, Hayden Mackedenski, Carter Malchuk
SB 4 MP 3
Sandy Bay – Dylan Spak (3), Kristopher Richard Major Pratt – Jorey Reichmuth (2), Raphael Mowbray
HRES 7 VM #2 4
Hamiota-Rivers-EltonStrathclair – Harlen Bridges (3), Kirk Bayes, Samuel Rivas-Banos, Sev Antonio, Jaxen Dziver
Vincent Massey #2 –Rhett Ryden, Mason Twordik, Ethan Furtney, Kolby Lavich
Bombers fall in shootout
The Minnedosa Bombers dropped a 5-4 shootout decision to the Eastern Division leading Killarney Shamrocks in Tiger Hills Hockey League action in Killarney on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Ty Enns scored twice for the Shamrocks, who are off to a 4-0-0-0 start. Single markers were added by Jesse Bernard and Rylan Gudnason.
Victor Lamb, Logan Robinson, Matt Saler and Ryan Heino scored for the Bombers, who are 1-1-0-1 on the season.
Minnedosa held a 1-0 first period lead, and the teams were tied 3-3 after 40 minutes.
Brian Archibald made 30 saves in the Killarney net, while Jason Argue stopped 50 for the Bombers.
RIVERS 6 BOISSEVAIN 3
Riley Shamray and Dylan Thiessen each scored twice
as the Jets improved to 4-0-00 in the Western Division with a 6-3 win over the Border Kings in Rivers on Friday, Nov. 15.
Kayden Sutherland and Josh Elmes added singles for the hosts, who held period leads of 3-1 and 4-1. Ryan Patterson, Skylar Canada and Tyson Pringle replied for the Border Kings.
Riley Lamb made 32 saves in the Rivers net, while Jay Pringle stopped 36 shots for Boissevain.
ROLL ON 18-WHEELER
With orange lights enhancing the rig, and a hue of orange within the ditches, this semi-tractor-trailer unit travelling on a gravel road just north of Leda Lake at Erickson, enhance the autumn beauty of rural Manitoba. The scene of Friday, Nov. 15 was short lived, as the landscape became winter white over the weekend with motorists facing icy highways and roads in the area, as Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure battled conditions with a layer of salt. With additional snow received early in the week, it’s just in time to get into the festive spirit.
HIGH SCHOOL
SUDOKU CHALLENGE
“There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.” – Minnie Aurmonier
It is the trees in the landscape that make the garden. They provide a sense of scale, a structure with a great underlying sense of awe. After all, is there a garden without trees?
When I travel, it is without doubt the trees that make the biggest impression. When we are at home, in our gardens and our familiar surroundings we often take the trees for granted – as part of the landscape that is. It takes leaving familiar surroundings to force us to open our eyes and to truly see what is in the landscape.
This article was inspired by the trees that live on the west coast of Canada – more specifically on Vancouver Island. The warmer weather and lots of moisture ensures the most majestic trees are grown. Not hampered by –40°C, dry air or lack of moisture the true giants are allowed to grow from the heart of the earth to the heavens. Walking through the fall leaves and enjoying the myriad of colour still on the trees in November is truly a great experience for a gardener. Gathering leaves that are larger than an oversized dinner plate and reverently pressing them to take home to show off to other prairie souls ensures that the majesty of a tree has not been lost!
What does a tree do in the landscape? They provide a scale that is actually the setting for the entire garden. Take a moment to look at the trees that surround your living space. There are some principles that can guide you when choosing new selections for your space.
Essentially, a tree should have a function in the landscape. This of course is true of each and every element in the landscape but it is the trees that are visible each and every month of the year thus giving them added importance. Functionally, a tree should provide shade; or beauty; or fruit, flowers and/ or colour. They provide the bones of the scape so should in fact be chosen with great
Patricia Hanbidge GARDENING
care. Are they proportionate with your house or do they tower above? Believe it or not the trees around your home should be chosen for their mature size to be in scale with the rest of the landscape – including the house. Therefore, a bungalow should have trees that are smaller in stature than a larger and taller home and garden. In most cases this does not happen. Towering trees are the norm – but from the perspective of the landscaper – that is not actually desirable as huge trees around a small house actually make the house appear even smaller!
For us who live in a climate with four seasons and one of which is extremely long (this season is not summer!!!), it is also very important to choose trees that are attractive even when they are dormant. Get more landscape value by selecting trees with interesting bark, flowers, fruit that is retained so even in the dead of winter they have attractive features. When everything in the landscape is “shades of grey” a little bit of colour is hugely appreciated!
So, even though it is no longer summer, take a moment to study the trees around you. Appreciate their value – in fact be awed by them! Learn about the trees that do best in our climate and look for interesting features.
I hope you enjoy the magic of the trees around us!
Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at www.orchidhort.com; by email at info@orchidhort.com; or on facebook @orchidhort.
Giant cedar trees grow to the heavens on the west coast
Managing your drinking during the holidays
Q: We’re heading into the drink-too-much holiday season. Can you offer me any suggestions on how to make sure I don’t overdo it this year? –
Jack H., Columbia, MO
A: Binge drinking, intensification of alcohol-use disorders, and simply drinking too much are common problems during the holidays, when parties and get-togethers at work, with friends and family are often fueled with alcohol. The potential health hazards are real.
Even short bouts of overindulgence can inflame the liver, aggravate existing medical conditions such as obesity, heart disease or diabetes, and increase the risk of falling or other injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that from 2018 to 2022, almost 30% of fatal car accidents involved a drunk driver. But during the holidays, it jumped up to 37%.
(Other substances, such as cannabis, are also often involved.)
What can you do to avoid over-indulging?
– Making sure you get exercise every day can keep you focused on staying healthy and make it unpleasant to feel headachy the morning after.
And if you struggle with alcohol-use disorder, a new study in PlosOne shows that 30 to 60 minutes of exercise daily reduces alcohol dependence and elevates mood as it improves cardiac function. There’s also emerging info that GLP1’s like Ozempic and Mounjaro may help tamp down abuse of alcohol or other drugs.
– It’s also smart to drink a glass of water or a mocktail
between alcoholic beverages –or stick with mocktails throughout the get-together. –Always eat healthy food (avoid fried and sweet foods and those loaded with saturated fats) before and while you’re having a drink. For great recipes, check out Dr. Mike’s “What to Eat When Cookbook.”
–Hang out with folks who are moderate drinkers or abstainers and support your effort to not overdo it.
For more support, check out Dr. Oz’s blogs “The Pros and Cons of Alcohol” and “The Health Risks of Alcohol and How to Protect Liver Function” on iHerb.com/blog.
Q: I don’t know how much exercise I should be getting. I’m 52 and have no major health worries since I take a statin regularly. What’s your recommendation? – Kevin G., Rochester, NY
A: That’s a great question – with a very personal answer. The bottom line, echoed by the researchers who conducted a study published in Journal of the Endocrine Society, is that exercise should be
thought of as a medication that gets prescribed in certain doses and certain formulations depending on the goals of each person or patient. That’s because what exercise you do and how you do it should be shaped by what you want to accomplish and your health.
For example, that study in the journal of the Endocrine Society found that if the goal is weight loss, then highintensity exercise is more effective in reducing hunger (by lowering levels of the “feedme” hormone ghrelin) than moderate intensity. And, in
fact, moderate exercise stimulates hunger.
Another study says that exercise is key to maintaining weight loss – 12,000 steps a day proved especially effective. And in older women, 12 weeks of low-impact exercise and yoga can cut the number of daily episodes of urinary incontinence by more than half! (Men have incontinence, too.)
Want to reduce nagging fatigue? Try low-intensity exercise. A recent study found that riding on a stationary bicycle at a pace comparable to a slow walk for 20 minutes
three times a week reduced weariness by 65%.
And if your cognition is at risk because of high blood pressure, it’s smart to do one or more sessions of vigorous physical activity every week.
(Check with your doc first.)
For more info on how to choose the exercise that will help you meet your health goals, talk with your primary care physician. And check out
Dr. Mike’s books “The Great Age Reboot” and “The RealAge Workout: Maximum Health, Minimum Work” and read the blogs “How to Enhance the Benefits of Your Yoga Practice” and “Resistance Bands: The Anytime, Anywhere Multi-Exercise Workout” at iHerb.com/blog.
Dr. Mike Roizen is the founder of www.longevity playbook.com, and Dr. Mehmet Oz is global advisor to www.iHerb.com, the world’s leading online health store. Roizen and Oz are chief wellness officer emeritus at Cleveland Clinic and professor emeritus at Columbia University, respectively. Together they have written 11 New York Times bestsellers (four No. 1’s).
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Province invests in projects to skilled work force
The Manitoba government is investing over $846,000 in four innovative projects through the Sector Council Program to train skilled workers in the areas of digital media, construction technology, waste management, creative arts and agri-foods, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses and Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz announced.
“Manitoba’s sector councils are creating good jobs, increasing productivity and training more Manitobans in
key industries,” said Moses. “Our government is proud to support these innovative, collaborative projects that bring more opportunities to learn emerging and indemand skills for today’s economy.”
“I’m thrilled our government is stepping up to support made in Manitoba technologies through the Sector Council Program,” said Moroz. “By investing in Manitoba’s skilled workers, we’re growing innovative industries across the province.”
The sector councils and
projects receiving funding are:
•New Media Manitoba and On Screen Manitoba –virtual production film training at StudioLab xR;
•Manitoba Construction Sector Council and New Media Manitoba – construction technology project training to operate specialized drone equipment (LiDAR-equipped drones and Unreal Engine platforms);
•Manitoba Environmental Industries Association, Manitoba Construction Sector Council;
•Manitoba Trucking Asso-
ciation and Supply Chain Manitoba – training and workforce development strategy for waste management facility workers in Manitoba communities; and •Creative Manitoba and Food and Beverage Manitoba – the Northern Arts and Food Project will develop and sustain new partnerships to promote northern careers in the creative arts and agri-food sectors and increase relevant training and learning opportunities with stronger alignment of regional needs. This project will build capacity for pilot
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CARDS OF THANKS
NICHOLS: Our family (Mary, Tanya, Dale, Shelly, Cari and Grands) are sending a ‘heartfelt’ thank you to all whom showed their love and care to us after the passing of our dear Clifford. Rae’s Funeral Service staff, our Pastor Heather, and all of our church family for the service, lunch, and much more. Cliff’s brothers and sisters and their families tender love. Our communities sharing wonderful food with us and all of our circle of friends from far and wide. Sharing love and kindness as Cliff would for his family, neighbours, and friends.
COMING EVENTS
Gold Leaf Events Christmas Craft Market, Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Minnedosa United Church AND the 50+ Centre. We will have amazing local vendors in ‘both’ venues. There will be a raffle with proceeds to the Minnedosa Fire Department, Market Dollar giveaways and more. Admission is $2 (12 and under are free). Admission covers both locations.
Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre’s December course registrations start Monday, Dec. 2. Contact Val Gawel in Room 2 of the Minnedosa Collegiate, 74 Armitage Ave. Phone 204-867-2519 or email alc@rrsd.mb.ca.
Sandy Lake North Hall Turkey Chip Bingo, Sunday, Dec. 1, doors open at 12:00 p.m., bingo starts 1:00 p.m. Raffles, canteen. All welcome.
The Oakburn Lions Club will be hosting their 2nd Annual Christmas Market on Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Oakburn Community Hall. Market hours 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come browse our 28 tables offering a fantastic variety of bakers, makers and sellers. The stage will be decorated with a holiday themed backdrop and Christmas decorations. A wonderful chance to have individual or family pictures taken by one of our vendors. Your $2 door entry (children under 12 free) includes the chance to win fabulous door prize bundles. Coffee ready at 10:00. Lunch available 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Delicious homemade soups, sandwiches and dessert. Thank you for supporting the Oakburn Lions Club and we hope to see you there.
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