Readers salute random acts of kindness

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A few weeks ago, I wrote a column asking readers to tell us about random acts of kindness they experienced or witnessed as they went about their business.

Many people replied and, today, in what we hope will become a regular feature of this paper, I’m happy to share some of those first responses with you.

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Louisa Ryz of Tache Avenue writes:

“I would like to thank the staff at Trevor’s No Frills on Goulet for their kindness to me. I am small, old and do my groceries once a week at 8 a.m. on Sunday mornings. The young men who stock the shelves are very kind in helping me find items and the cashiers always bag my groceries for me. I sincerely appreciate their efforts. All employees who work in grocery stores should be applauded for working every day and coming into contact with many shoppers.”

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Tarin spotted some Good Samaritans in the St. Norbert area:

“Recently two young men were driving around my neighbourhood (St. Norbert) and clearing driveways at no charge. I have also heard they have been doing this is in other neighbourhoods in the south Pembina area.

Kudos to these young men and thank you. You have inspired me to do what I can for others.”

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Judy McKay saw the light thanks to a kind optician in Selkirk:

“When I fell and twisted my glasses out of shape, I could no longer use them. I called (the store) in Winnipeg where I bought them and was told that they couldn’t help me due to the COVID situation. I went to an optical place in Selkirk and the optician fixed my glasses even though I had not purchased them there. I was desperate and was very thankful for his act of kindness.”

John Kendle is managing editor of the six weekly newspapers published by Canstar Community News.

Tell us about Random Acts of Kindness you’ve witnessed or experienced by sending an email to news@canstarnews.com