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Did you know? - Senior housing

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According to a study from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, housing is the greatest expense in dollar amount and as a share of total expenditures for households in which a person 55 and older is considered the primary owner or renter of the home.

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Today’s seniors are aging on their terms

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There are now more seniors in Canada than children.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

Every person is different and that’s why there’s no one-size-fits all solution to aging. Personal preference, health, location, income and a myriad of other factors can drive a person’s decision about how and where they age. One thing is for certain, with a growing population of seniors, there are now more options than ever.

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Looking back - 1978: Folks flock to Yellowhead flea market

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago,

Tuesday,

September 29, 1908

The British Admirality approves of Australian plans for a navy.

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Neepawa Tim Hortons’ 2018 smile cookie results

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

The results are in! Neepawa’s Tim Hortons was able to sell 4,936 cookies throughout the course of their Smile Cookies fundraiser this year. The tasty Tim Hortons fundraiser ran from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 with each cookie being priced at a dollar. The full amount of funds raised from the cookies are donated to the over 500 local charities in Canada, 90 per cent of which includes local breakfast clubs, food banks, and hospitals.

•2018 STE. ROSE 40th ANNUAL HOOF ‘N’ HOLLER DAYS•

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Fri., Oct. 5, 2018

•8 am -11 am: CKDM Kick off Listen in live @ Ste. Rose Variety.

•11:30 am - 1 pm: Jolly Club Luncheon @ Ste Rose Jolly Club.

•4 pm - 8 pm: Chase the Ace @ The Ste. Rose Hotel.

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