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Yellowhead’s Gluska wins POTW

Details: Published on Friday, October 5, 2018

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Rylee Gluska of Neepawa

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Neepawa Banner & Press

The Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League (MFMHL) is pleased to announce that Yellowhead Chiefs forward Rylee Gluska has been selected as the CCM-Selkirk Source for Sports Player of the Week for Week one ending Sept. 30.

You & Your Health: Concussion - What do I do now?

Details: Published on Wednesday, October 3, 2018

By Dr. Mark Perrett

BSCs DC Chiropractor

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that causes temporary changes in brain function and is most often caused by a blow to the head. It can also be caused by an excessive movement of the head that causes the brain to move rapidly within the skull.

Initial signs of concussion can include loss of consciousness, headache, vomiting, dizziness, changes in sleep, changes in mood, a feeling of brain “fogginess, general fatigue, and sensitivity to light and sound.

Today’s seniors are aging on their terms

Details: Published on Tuesday, October 2, 2018

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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.