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After nearly running out, Sault foodbank receives a tonne of pasta from the community
After nearly running out, a community campaign led residents in the Sault to donate a tonne of pasta to the city's foodbank. After nearly running out, Sault foodbank receives a tonne of pasta from the community A pasta shortage in Sault Ste. Marie is almost never the case, but for one local food bank, the common carb was a rare sight just a few weeks ago. St. Vincent Place was nearly out of pasta until a community campaign filled their shelves and then some. This summer had been especially slow for donations to food banks like St. Vincent Place, but the tides turned in recent weeks. 'For the first time maybe ever, we actually, ran out of dry pasta,' said Sara McCleary of St. Vincent Place. 'So, I put a plea out on Facebook saying this is the situation, can anyone help? And we got a lot of individuals donating. And then we were really surprised by a one-tonne donation of pasta from Metro. So that was a really pleasant surprise.' On Sept. 28, St. Vincent is holding its Big Blue Food Drive, the largest food drive of the year for the organization, it usually keeps the shelves full until the holidays. Because of the one-tonne donation, they're likely good on pasta until the year's end -- but they aren't discouraging the public from donating more. Big Blue Food Drive On Sept. 28, St. Vincent is holding its Big Blue Food Drive, the largest food drive of the year for the organization. It usually keeps the shelves full until the holidays. (Photo from video) 'Our plan is sort of if we get as much as we expect, we might be able to share, with other organizations in town now as well,' McCleary said. 'So, it's really great to see the community come together like that, and we'll be able to help out other groups now, as well.' Among the many uses of the donated goods is Lunches for Learning. Now in its fourth year, the program offers stigma-free meals for kids to take to school. It has grown from 40 participants to 250 this year. 'We know a lot of kids kind of are hesitant to access school programs because they don't want to be made fun of or whatever the situation may be,' McCleary said. 'Whereas with this program, families pick up the food directly and then they take it home, and then kids take a lunch to school with them. So ... nobody knows that that's how they're getting that food.' St. Vincent Place requires upwards of 200 volunteers to run the Big Blue Food Drive. Currently, the organization has just a dozen people taking part. For more information on signing up to volunteer, and for a list of foods that are of the highest need in the community, visit the St. Vincent Place website.
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‘We're begging for change': Pimicikamak declares state of emergency over water crisis
Pimicikamak Cree Nation said its decades-old water treatment system can't keep up with the community's needs. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Residents that began returning to a northern Manitoba First Nation last week after a wildfire threat are now facing a water crisis. 'Our people need water, plain and simple,' Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias told CTV News, whose community is now under a state of emergency. Monias said community members rely on two outdated water treatment plants that are between 35 and 45 years old for clean water, but he says they can no longer keep up with the community's needs. He said parts for the 'archaic' treatment system that pulls water in from the Nelson River are difficult to find and a breakdown several weeks ago left the community's south side without running water. He estimates the treatment plant's failure directly impacts approximately 30 per cent of residents—including a school meant for 800 students and a $55 million health centre. 'We had some really bad incidents where they really need to sanitize the areas that are in the emergency rooms, and they need to make sure that they're having good clean water to be able to function … It just seems like we're running into problems after problems,' he said. Monias said the federal government previously committed funding for the development of a new water plant, but said delays, including the federal election in April, have stalled the process. 'Since that time, nothing's moved, nothing has happened,' he said. 'We're begging for change.' A spokesperson for Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, told CTV News in a statement that Indigenous Services Canada is working with engineers, contractors and leaders to help solve the problems with the community's water system. 'Minister Gull-Masty has reached out to Chief Monias and is working to meet in the coming weeks and days to discuss the future process for the community,' said the statement. Pimicikamak—also known as Cross Lake—is located approximately 530 kilometres north of Winnipeg.
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Gates open for Whoop-Up Days 2025
Following Tuesday's parade, many made their way to the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre to take in the Whoop-Up Days action. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Eager attendees were waiting outside the Whoop-Up Days gates before they opened at noon. After months of preparation, organizers were thrilled to see the first guests come through the gates. It makes all the hard work and long hours worth it. 'To be at the heart of a community event like this, it's just wonderful. I mean, everyone's happy, ready to ride rides, come to the family fun zone, get great food. It's just such a good time,' said Kaira Cale, Lethbridge and District Exhibition manager of event development. It was a quick turnaround for West Coast Amusements to get the midway ready in time. After a long drive from North Battleford, they had just two days to get the grounds ready. Despite the time crunch, everything was ready to go by the time guests made it to the midway. Eager attendees were waiting outside the Whoop-Up Days gates before they opened at noon. Eager attendees were waiting outside the Whoop-Up Days gates before they opened at noon. 'Two days is ideal. That way our guys don't have to work as hard, you know? And then everything gets cleaned. Then just a little bit more attention to detail. And the guys work really, really hard on inspecting and maintaining,' said Robert Hauser, West Coast Amusements president and CEO. There will be extra time to head to the grounds this year. The midway will be open for the first time on Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. for the Whoop-Up Wrap-Up with discounted $5 tickets. 'So far, we've heard great things. I think it's going to be a busy day. It's just an extra day for the families to come out, enjoy the midway, some extra food,' said Cale. Admission for Whoop-Up Days is free until 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
