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December 2014
Ste. Anne Hospital STARS Gazing
With the cooperation of the Catholic church who owns the land behind the hospital and the cooperation of the regional health authority, on November 25, the area behind the Ste. Anne Hospital was officially made the new landing location for the STARS Air Ambulance. Previously an ambulance crew would have to drive to the municipal yard and pick up the STARS crew, bring them to the hospital, then patients would be loaded into the ambulance at the hospital and driven back to the STARS helicopter. The new landing site behind the hospital will save time and manpower that could potentially save someone’s life. This site is ideal to deliver a faster door-to-door patient care and transport. Ste. Anne is also the first in line of medical services from Ontario along the Trans Canada Highway, meaning any motor vehicle accidents along that stretch of highway will have patients transferred to Ste. Anne. The new landing location is just in time for winter as the STARS Air Ambulance and Snoman (Snowmobilers of Manitoba) Inc. are partnering to promote snowmobile safety this winter as more than 34,500 Manitoba snowmobilers get ready to hit the trails. There were seven fatalities in total last season, including five off-trail, and two on-trail incidents. This new location will aid in getting a patient to help faster this winter.
Upcoming Events Papillon Creations Boutique As of Wednesday, December 4th, the store will open to offer seasonal decor and unique gift items for everyone on your list. And mark your calendars you won’t want to miss the Meat pie and dainties sale in store on Dec 6, 7, and 21st. Stop in and shop at 113 Dawson or for more info call 204 801-5675 FREE CanSkate December 6, 3:15pm The Learn-to-Skate demo will take place at the Ste. Anne Arena Songs of Christmas December 7, 2 pm The Songs of Christmas will take place at the Ste. Anne Catholic Church. Free admission. Please bring a nonperishable food item or make a monetary donation for Christmas hampers. Organized by the Knights of Columbus. The Beauty Shop is hosting a ladies night out December 12, 7pm. this Ladies Night is an evening at the salon filled with education on how to get your daily style with ease as well as tips and tricks, a fun night out with refreshments as well as 15% off products and tools! Just in time for Christmas and special order stuff included as well as a take home grab bag with goodies. The cost is $10 a person it will take place at the salon Located at 107 centrale ave. please call 204-422-6812 to register. Ste. Anne Lions Club Craft, Gift and Bake Sale December 13, 11 am – 4 pm Come down to the Club Jovial and finish up your Christmas shopping and get your baked goods for the holiday season! There will be a 50/50 draw and a silent auction with proceeds going to the Knights of Columbus for Christmas hampers. Please bring a non-perishable food item. For more information call Patricia at 204-422-5523 or email pmcpherson@hotmail.ca.
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Starting Family Traditions Although traditions are frequently used to define a family, it is often difficult to determine just what a family tradition is. Traditions are a highly personal behaviour that is often handed down from one generation to the next and firmly anchored in family life by the force of habit. Although naturally occurring routines and pre-existing activities can make up some of the most powerful family traditions, new symbolically charged activities and ideas can energize a family. If your looking to start your own family tradition these ideas can help you and your family. Pick a few you might enjoy... 1. Host a monthly family movie or games night, where each family member takes a turn choosing the night's entertainment. 2. Get a yearly family portrait, making sure to incorporate special momentos or significant objects into the photo. 3. Explore your family's ethnic background by cooking recipes, reading books, and learning a language from an ancestral homeland. 4. Arrange a special dinner together once a week where each family member rotates being the guest of honour. 5. Make a “what we learned today” journal and every member writes what they learnt that day. Or start the year with an empty jar and fill it with notes about good things that happened thoughout the year and on New Years Eve empty it and remember all the fun times you had. 6. Plan special birthday activities for each family member, making sure to celebrate their individual tastes and passions. 7. Go on a family walk every morning or evening or a Full Moon Walk a full moon occurs roughly every 29 days. 8. Host a family reunion. 9. Visit relatives regularly. 10. Go on a family road trip, excursion, or vacation every year. 11. Honour older relatives while celebrating holidays by incorporating some of their cherished traditions into your own. 12. Choose a day each year to go through family photo albums or watch old home videos together. 13. Recruit friends and extended family to regularly volunteer at a community event. 14. Conduct a New Year’s resolution review ceremony. 15. Impart the importance of charity and community involvement by raising money for a cause that is close to your family's heart every year. 16. Schedule a fixed dinner-time every night. 17. Honour momentous events such as graduations, getting a driver's licence, or getting married by planting a tree. 18. Special Saturday/Sunday breakfast with the family such as “morning pancakes with Dad or Mom.” 19. Create a secret handshake or language. 20. Read your children a bed time story. Decide as a family what works best for you, and remember to relax and have fun. The best tradition is often just spending time together.
A New Way to Donate If you fill up at co-op you can now use the Co-op number 48483 to help raise money for the Splash Pad and Skateboard Park that is planned to go up in Ste. Anne as soon as the fundraising goals have been met. For more info on this project check out... w w w. s t e a n n e m b . c a / u p l o a d s / 2014_recmasterplan.pdf
RCMP Remind You to Change Your Habits for Winter Driving It is no surprise for Manitoba drivers that ice and snow affect the roadways. What may be surprising, however, is how some simple changes in driving habits can make a big difference to your safety while driving in winter conditions. Habits that drivers have on dry roads could have serious consequences if practicaed on icy or snow-covered roadways. RCMP in Manitoba want everyone to reach their destination safely, so here are a few tips to help you do that: • Posted speed limits are for ideal travel conditions. On winter roads, be aware there could be ice. Driving at reduced speeds is a great precaution ary measure against slippery conditions • Do not use cruise control • Increase your distance between other vehicles as stopping distance on an icy road is double the stopping distance on a dry one • Use steady and precise movements when driving in winter conditions. Jerky movements and steering while breaking or accelerating can cause skidding • Observe road signs pointing out icy spots, such as bridges and overpasses • If you start to skid, do not brake or accelerate. Look where you want the vehicle to go and steer in that direction • As always, keep in mind the basic safety rules: buckle up, slow down, drive with caution, be aware, be alert, be sober, give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and keep focused on the road Have safe and happy travels!