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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - January 21, 2025, Winnipeg, Manitoba THRIVE M A N I T O B A GROWING TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY TO BUILD A STRONG MANITOBA DONATE TODAY! Donors like you help provide people we care for at Riverview Health Centre with purposeful, enriching experiences that strengthen the body and spirit. At Riverview Health Centre, the Alzheimer’s Centre of Excellence (ACE) stands as a shining example of compassioate care for those living with advanced dementia and responsive behaviours, built with the support and passion of RHC Foundation Donors. Led by dedicated professionals Kristie Peters and Amber Meilleur, the ACE fosters a compassionate and adaptive environment designed to meet the evolving needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. With a focus on dignity, respect, and understanding, our approach prioritizes creating a sense of safety and comfort for each person. Special People, Specialized Care Amber Meilleur (left), Kristie Peters (right) Commitment to Excellence “We’re all here for the residents,” says Kristie Peters, reflecting the passion and dedication of the ACE team. Amber Meilleur adds, “We have our team meetings, and we’re constantly thinking about how we can make life better.” This commitment to continuous improvement and person directed living defines the Alzheimer’s Centre of Excellence at Riverview Health Centre as a beacon of hope and support for individuals, families and care partners navigating the challenges of advanced dementia. We offer a higher staff-to-resident ratio, combined with a strong focus on staff education and training. This enables us to provide exceptional, person- centered care and meaningful support that are tailored to the individual needs of each person. The ACE focuses on addressing unique challenges of individuals living with advanced dementia, such as overstimulation, which can lead to responsive behaviours. The care team works to foster a calming and supportive atmosphere. The community features smaller, quieter spaces, including intimate dining areas where residents are thoughtfully seated based on their preferences and interests, helping to promote comfort and connection. At its core, it enhances residents’ lives by prioritizing safety, personalized care, and meaningful engagement. The community is designed with a circular wandering path that encourages freedom of movement within a secure safe space. We provide a compassionate and supportive environment where residents, their families, and care partners can feel valued and connected. Residents, families, and care partners are welcomed into a safe and inviting space to share meaningful moments through recreational activities and creative engagement, enriching daily life and fostering emotional well-being. ACE’s daily life stations, like this office desk, provide opportunities for connection. The Pavillion: A safe space for residents to be who they are and enhance visits with family and friends. Riverview Health Centre Foundation • One Morley Avenue • Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2P4 • T 204-478-6271 • www.rhcf.mb.ca WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM ● B3 HELICOPTER TAKES BORDER FLIGHT BLACK Hawk helicopter flights began along Manitoba’s border with the United States on Sunday. Canada’s government announced last week it was sending drones and leased Black Hawk helicopters to increase security along the border, days before Donald Trump’s sched- uled inauguration as president. Trump had threatened to impose tariffs unless Canada tightened border security. “The flights will target all illegal activity along the border; this includes searching for individuals who illegally enter Canada between official ports of entries and for the human smugglers who facilitate their travel,” Manitoba RCMP said in a news release Monday. “It will also be used to detect and stop il- legal smuggling and trafficking of contraband such as illicit drugs into, and out of, Canada.” EMPLOYEE ASSAULTED IN SHOPLIFTING INCIDENT A WOMAN has been charged after a store em- ployee was assaulted by a shoplifter who also pulled out a weapon during the encounter. The incident happened at a retail business on the 1500 block of Regent Avenue West at about 5 p.m. Sunday. Officers learned a woman had tried to leave without paying for her merchandise, the Winnipeg Police Service said in a news release Monday. She was confronted by an employee just outside the store’s front entrance. At one point, the woman brandished a “small edged weapon,” which was promptly taken away from her, the release said. The victim, a 25-year-old man, suffered “minor upper body injuries” and did not go to hospital. A 39-year-old Winnipeg woman has been charged with the robbery and possession of a weapon. She was already wanted on a warrant for possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and theft under $5,000. She was detained in custody. SUSPECT SOUGHT IN HOME INVASION RCMP are searching for a woman in connec- tion with a home invasion in Norway House. Police went to the home at about 4:20 a.m. Monday. The homeowner told officers the people inside awakened when a man and a woman, both carrying guns, kicked a door in. Two adults and six children were inside. The victims know the pair, RCMP said in a news release. The male culprit fired a shot while grappling with one of the residents, the release said. The pair then fled the home, leaving the guns. Officers found a 29-year-old man a short distance away. Norway House resident Jeremy Scribe, 29, has been charged with 11 offences and remains in custody. RCMP are still looking for Kendra Omand, 24, of Norway House. RCMP asked anyone with information on her whereabouts to call their officers at 204- 359-4955 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). OFFICER HIT BY DRUNK DRIVER’S VEHICLE: RCMP A DAUPHIN woman is facing charges after she allegedly hit an RCMP officer with her vehicle while fleeing a parking lot. RCMP tried to speak with the driver after they saw the vehicle stopped at a business on Main Street at about 2:05 a.m. Saturday. The driver refused to comply with the Mountie and drove off, striking the officer, who suffered a minor injury, RCMP said in a news release Monday. The vehicle went south on Main Street, then hit a snowbank while making a turn onto another street. The woman, who refused to get out of the vehicle, was arrested after officers reached through the open window to open the door. The 40-year-old woman later provided breath samples that were more than twice the legal limit, RCMP said. She is facing charges of assaulting a police officer, flight from police, driving while impaired and dangerous driving. She was released from police custody. FIRE GUTS KNOWLES AVENUE BUILDING A LARGE building on Knowles Avenue is expected to be a complete loss after a fire Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were sent to the large garage/ shop on the 2200 block at 3:13 p.m. and used tankers to shuttle water to the location, which is outside the City of Winnipeg water district. Crews declared the fire under control at 4:43 p.m. No one was inside the structure at the time of the fire. NEWS I MANITOBA TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025 SUPPLIED A Black Hawk helicopter in Emerson on Monday. SUPPLIED A driver hit an RCMP officer and then a snowbank in Dauphin early Saturday. IN BRIEF ;