Jillian Austin

ABSTRACT Background Pediatric mental and behavioral health (MBH) needs are exceeding existing resources. Efforts to address the MBH crisis have primarily focused on increasing the number of youth served, with few programs aggregating clinical outcomes (e.g. rates of functional improvement, treatment lengths, patterns of acute care utilization) across systems of care at the population level.

WASAGAMING – Walking through the halls of The Stowaway Inn brings you back to a different time. From the salvaged tongue-and-groove fir to the vintage-style light fixtures, the transformation of the historical Clear Lake hotel combines the charm and beauty of the past with modern comfort and amenities. Owner/operator Gillian Sullivan had her eye on the long-vacant property for many years, and the stars aligned in 2021 when she and her husband Patrick were able to purchase it.

The Green Acres Community Centre rink is freshened up and ready for another busy winter, thanks to volunteers who rolled up their sleeves and gave it a new coat of paint. The community centre was one of the projects chosen by the United Way of Brandon and District for its 2024 Day of Caring. “Shocked would be the way to put it,” said Jenn Solomon-Horkey, chair of the Green Acres Community Centre board.