Lifesavers

Did you know that each year 8,000 tonnes of phosphorous and 90,000 tonnes of nitrogen enter Lake Winnipeg? While there are many factors contributing to the declining health of the lake, this overloading of nutrients is one of its biggest issues. We all need to do our part to ensure what we’re sending down the drain doesn’t contribute to the problem.

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Do your part to support the Canadian Museum for Human Rights by attending the Unity Fashion Show on Oct. 7, 2010. Guests will enjoy a cultural dining experience as well as a 45-minute fashion show courtesy of Polo Park, which will feature a variety of fall fashions for men and women. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. For more information, visit www.unityfashionshow.com.

Using a sewing machine since age four and inspired by her mother’s talent, Winnipegger Betsy Gibbons has always been fascinated with arts and crafts, a passion that eventually saw her create fashionable one-of-a-kind headbands through the HairWare by Betsy line.

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Kids moving away for university or college this fall? Make their send-off a little more memorable with personalized luggage tags courtesy of the Paper Gallery. These adorable tags—adorned with their initial on one side and personal info on the other—are perfect for luggage, backpacks, laptop cases or briefcases. $8.98 for a personalized tag, 1437 Corydon Ave, 488-2585.