Cloning debated from a grandparent's view on copying selves
A personal meditation on human cloning weighing flaws of copied faces against joy in grandchildren. The author contrasts identical genetic a copy with the evolving individuality shaped by era, relatives, and upbringing, noting the unpredictable outcomes of cloning and preferring natural reproduction yet acknowledging possible future developments.
Flood liaison offices open in Russell Manitoba
Natural Resources opens four flood liaison offices to inform residents and municipalities about local spring flood conditions. The offices in Melita Niverville Russell and Selkirk will be staffed with liaison officers to assist.
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Russell
Manitoba Natural Resources
Melita
Niverville
Selkirk
Natural Resources
Glen Cummings
Assiniboine Ave
Jim McConkey
Dan Sie
Lions donate to Cathy Jo Harrison Memorial Library Fund
Lions contribute 250 dollars toward the Cathy Jo Harrison Memorial Library Fund. Due to the absence of Hawaii bound Lion Mac Campbell, the April Fool's supper meeting was chaired by first vice Lion Firmin Desrochers with Regional Chairman Lion Bob Good in attendance. Lion Dwayne Campbell noted a successful poker derby despite lower entries and urged promotion for next year.
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Lion Garth Sararas
Lions
Lion Mac Campbell
Firmin Desrochers
Lion Bob Good
Lion Dwayne Campbell
Bob Good
Kevin Routledge
Lion Ross Robertson
Lion Lynn
Bill Hutchings
Hamiota Lions
Cathy-Jo Harrison
Oak River Lions
RCMP
Bell Family
March Drive volunteers raise funds across Manitoba for Kidney Foundation
About 4,000 volunteers joined the Kidney Foundation of Canada Manitoba Branch in the annual March Drive to raise funds and spread organ donation information. Despite snowy, icy weather, canvassers covered the province, aiming for a provincial goal of 335,000 dollars, with praise for volunteers’ dedication and donor support.
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Manitoba
The
Kidney Foundation
March Drive
Lori Fenn
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Fenn
Notice to ETL in Manitoba
The Government of Canada provides 105 million dollars through the Western Grain Transportation Adjustment Fund to Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan farmers affected by changes to the Wheat Board freight cost pooling system. Phase I payments go to Manitoba and Saskatchewan producers. Phase II Manitoba payments go through NISA. An Appeal Committee will hear eligible Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan producers, including crops damaged in 1995 by bale or disease. Appeals must be received by June 16, 1997, with notices to Box 4046 Regina or call 1 800 667 9962.
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Government of Canada
Western Grain Transportation Adjustment Fund
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Wheat Board
FCPAP
Regina
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
ETL