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In Condolence The MRFA would like to extend our deepest sympathies to our members the Scouras family of the Red Top Drive-Inn on the loss of their son Peter. Are you a restaurant member? Then sign up to participate in the MRFA gift certificate program. It's completely free to sign up and we pay for the advertising and printing costs. Recycle Everywhere-Canada’s first province –wide away from home, beverage container recycling program offering free bins for all MRFA members. Click for all the details http://www.recycleeverywhere.ca/request-bins-old/free-bin-models/ Did you know? MRFA members can receive amazing discounts from fellow members… read below for the amazing offer from Carlyle…. Reduce your office budget by combining your purchasing power through the MRFA Buying Group Program offered by Carlyle Printers, Service & Supplies. Do you have deals you’d like to offer to your fellow members? Contact the MRFA office at 204-783-9955 NEWS RELEASE March 27, 2017 Today, the Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba (LGA) launched a public education campaign to encourage young adults living in rural Manitoba to bring identification (ID) when they visit bars, restaurants or liquor stores. The campaign also reminds staff in licensed establishments to check the ID of youthful-looking patrons. “Checking ID is a matter of public safety,” explains LGA CEO Rick Josephson, adding that all licensees are required by law to ask for ID from anyone who appears to be a minor. The LGA says that unlike in cities, where the majority of patrons expect to be asked for ID in licensed establishments, inspectors have noted that those living in rural areas sometimes leave their ID at home. “Rural bars and restaurants have a different dynamic than those in Winnipeg,” said Coralee Dolyniuk, Executive Director of the Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association. “In smaller towns, it can be awkward for servers or bartenders to ask for ID from patrons who are potentially friends, neighbours or family members.” Added Scott Jocelyn, President and CEO of the Manitoba Hotel Association, “We appreciate the LGA’s efforts to help the public understand that if a patron appears to be a minor, liquor servers and salespeople need to verify their age by requesting ID. By asking for ID, our employees are just following the law.” The campaign features youthful-looking individuals and the tagline, we must ask for valid ID, even if we know you. It will run for six weeks and include billboards and posters predominately in rural Manitoba. Messages will also be featured online through social media and high-traffic websites oriented to young adults.
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