Waterfowl Seasons and Bag Limits Raised in Manitoba
Manitoba’s Natural Resources Minister Brian Ransom announced the 1979 duck hunting season runs September 24 to November 24 for most hunters. The total daily bag limit increases from seven to eight ducks, with specific zone dates, enhanced limits for sandhill cranes, geese restrictions by zone, and a new five year Waterfowl Regulation program to stabilize migratory bird management.
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Winniceg — Mines, Natural Resources and Environment
Brian Ransom
Manitoba
Candian
Ransom
Canadian Wildlife Service
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Weed note on a common roadside weed description
Describes a troublesome roadside weed found in waste places and barnyards. Notes fibrous root system, height up to 10 feet, rough stems, opposite hairy leaves, and July to September flowering. Warns hay fever sufferers and cites control with 2, 4-D and MCPA at lower crop rates.
Shortage of Swim Instructors Plagues Midwest District
Community fears ongoing gaps as Kenton Dam and Hamiota pool face cancellation and staff retirements. Only 5 of 75 planned Red Cross courses attended, leaving future summers at risk without new leaders and instructors for swimming programs.
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Midwest Recreation District
Kenton
Red Cross
Hamiota
Summer Recreation News From Local Communities
Red Cross swimming lessons at Hooper's Lake July 2 to 13 drew 45 registrations with pre-beginner to Bronze classes and a final Friday weiner roast. Bicycle safety lessons in Miniota July 9 to 13 drew 13 participants. Kenton July 16 to 20 had 13 children. Playground sessions three times weekly in Miniota attracted 27. Isabella hosts Wednesday afternoons with 8. Kenton lists 7. August 6 and 7 an overnight campout at Hooper's Lake involved 9 or older, with 9 kids from Miniota and Isabella. Miniota hosts first Dog Show August 18 at 2 p.m. in the Park. phone 567-3605 to register.
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Red Cross
Hooper’s Lake
Miniota
Kenton
Isabella
Kenton Playground
Midwest Senior Citizens Enjoy River Rouge Cruise Excursion
On August 9 83 seniors from the Midwest Recreation area traveled by two Grey Goose buses to Winnipeg for a River Rouge cruise. Participants from Hamiota Lenore Kenton Car dale Oak River and Miniota joined coordinators Judy Little Julie Oliver and Heather Smith on a smooth day trip with lunch on board and sightseeing along the Red River and Assiniboine River before returning home around 9 PM.
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Midwest Recreation Area
Grey Goose
River Rouge
Winnipeg
Hamiota
Lenore
Kenton
Cardale
Oak River
Miniota
Judy Little
Julie Oliver
Heather Smith
Portage
Parliament Buildings
Red River
Assiniboine River
Brandon
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Sid Lewis
Mid-West ‘Recreation District News
Bruno Gavran
By Julia Oliver
Fouillard Lumber & Supplies Ltd
ST. Lazare, Man
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