Free Press Community Review: West
A long-awaited blessing
2 minute read Yesterday at 2:01 AM CDTOn May 24, Treaty One Development Corp. celebrated a milestone in what will eventually be a $1.2 billion economic development with a reclamation ceremony blessing what is now the reserve-status Naawi-Oodena, once Kapyong Barracks, off Kenaston Boulevard. It was the first event of any type held on the site.
The 161-acre parcel of land is set to be developed into a community filled with residential areas, sporting and education facilities, recreational spaces, businesses, and affordable housing — a joint effort of Treaty One and the Canada Lands Company, a federal development agency. Construction is set to begin in fall of 2023.
“The city does need it, no doubt in my mind,” said Dennis Meeches, former chief of Long Plain First Nation. “We do need a project of this length and this scale to help with the growth of the Indigenous community.”
The ceremony – which began at 9:30 a.m. and finished shortly after noon – was celebrated with gifts, music, speeches, food, and a tent and a teepee protecting guests from that day’s strong winds. A time capsule was also buried and will remain underground for the next century.
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Despite clear evidence of escalating HIV transmission rates, the government has failed to implement comprehensive prevention and education programs. This lack of action has perpetuated misinformation, stigma, and discrimination surrounding HIV/AIDS, hindering efforts to promote awareness and encourage safe practices. Rising HIV rates and record-breaking overdoses year after year have still not been enough for this government to take action or implement supervised consumption sites. By neglecting the urgent need for robust healthcare services, accessible testing, and harm reduction strategies, the government has allowed the rates of transmission to skyrocket.
Furthermore, the insufficient funding allocated to HIV/AIDS initiatives in Manitoba has severely affected organizations who are working tirelessly to combat the crisis, all combined with the years that the government had spent damaging our health-care system leading to catastrophe in the pandemic. This lack of support has disrupted the availability of essential services, such as counselling, treatment, and support networks, leaving individuals living with HIV vulnerable and isolated.
The government’s failure to prioritize the fight against HIV is a disregard for the health and well-being of its citizens. Urgent measures must be taken to reverse this trend, including increased funding for prevention programs, harm-reduction efforts including supervised consumption sites, widespread outreach and comprehensive health education in schools.
Support for kids, not billionaires
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As a parent myself, I know that kids in Manitoba deserve the best. They deserve small class sizes and a teacher who can give each student the one-on-one attention they need. They deserve a classroom with educational assistants and resources, plus warm meals for those who need them.
Unfortunately, Brian Pallister and Premier Stefanson have been cutting education funding for years. And we recently learned they have a secret plan to cut school funding for thousands of kids if they are elected this fall. The Progressive Conservative government’s new funding model for public schools will mean millions of dollars more in cuts to classrooms. Under the new model, the PCs would cut $11 million from Seven Oaks School Division, $10 million from Louis Riel School Division, $8.5 million from St. James-Assiniboia School Division, $4.5 million from Pembina Trails School Division, and over $2 million from Winnipeg School Division. These cuts mean fewer teachers and EAs, more students crammed into classrooms, and less support for parents and families.
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According to Golf Manitoba, the organization is “dedicated to the recognition of extraordinary contributions and accomplishments in the sport of golf” in the province.
Applications are currently being accepted into the hall, and individuals or teams can be nominated.
The application deadline is May 31. Visit www.manitobagolfhalloffame.com for more information.
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