City news in brief for Feb. 22, 2023

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Veterinarians honour their own

The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association held its membership engagement and awards evening on Feb. 1 at The Gates on Roblin.

Dr. Chris Bell, president of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, a Manitoban who practices at Elders Equine Hospital and is a managing partner of Grant Park Animal Hospital, presented the award for veterinarian of the year to Dr. Kris Torske, who is part of the team at Tuxedo Animal Hospital.

Dr. Esther Hill, vice-president of the MMVA, presented the award for veterinary technologist of the year to Meagan Waters.

Visit mvma.ca for more information.Donations needed for Easter baskets

In an attempt to bring good cheer to children in need this Easter, local Discovery Toys advisors are once again looking for donations to assemble Easter baskets for children and families who are accessing women’s shelters in Manitoba, as well as those staying at Ronald McDonald House Manitoba and Dignity House Inc.

Their goal is to assemble at least 250 baskets for kids between the ages of one and 16. Each basket would include a Discovery Toys game and/or toy, a book, toiletry products, Easter candy and other treats. Baskets can be sponsored for $30. For more information, contact Tanya Pilat at tanyapilat@yahoo.com before April 5.

Women’s Health Clinic to hold March 4 fundraiser

The Women’s Health Clinic is preparing to hold its upcoming Women, Wine and Food fundraiser.

According to the clinic’s website, the event will be held at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights (85 Israel Asper Way) on Saturday, March 4 at 6 p.m.

Go online at womenshealthclinic.org for more information or to buy tickets.

WPFG wants you!

Organizers of the World Police & Fire Games, to be held from July 28 to Aug. 6 this summer, are looking for 2,800 local volunteers.

Volunteers will be involved in various capacities. The games involve more than 60 sports at over 40 venues in and around Winnipeg. Volunteers will be subject to criminal background checks at no cost to them. The registered volunteers will be called Finish Liners – the athletes are known as Front Liners – and will receive both general and sport-specific training. Finish Liners will be expected to be available for a minimum of three four-hour shifts.

“We expect more than 8,500 athletes to compete, meaning the Games need local volunteers to help us ensure that all athletes are well-directed and assisted throughout their competitions,” said Lilian Tankard, manager of volunteer services at WPFG.

For information regarding volunteering at the Games, please email volunteers@wpfg2023.ca or visit www.wpfg2023.com/volunteer