Hepatitis and Strep Cases Remain Elevated in Manitoba
Manitoba health report shows infectious hepatitis 65 cases in July, 549 year-to-date for 1977, and strep throat more than doubling 1976 levels with 1 985 cases. Gonorrhea totals near 1976 pace while measles drop to 95 year to date. An Interlake region investigation is ongoing into unusual case numbers.
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Winnipeg
Saul Miller
Norman
Interlake
Central Region
Manitoba
Direct Home Improvers Need Manitoba Licence
Manitoba Consumers' Bureau warns householders to demand Manitoba direct seller licences for door to door painting insulation or home improvements. Unlicensed crews from Saskatchewan are operating in Virden and Oakville. one Manitoba resident was overcharged for exterior painting. Call 1 800 262 8844 or RCMP for reports.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Consumers’ Bureau
Consumer Protection Act
Saskatchewan
Virden
Oakville
Manitoba Consumers’ Bureau
R.C.M.P
Re-Union Held at Oakner for Ida Routledge Family
Ida Routledge and family celebrated a large Oakner gathering on Saturday August 13 at Len and Olive Allan’s home. The event, dubbed a Family Reunion, drew 8 children and 21 grandchildren among many relatives from Brandon Regina Sask Mill Bay and Rossendale. A surprise shower honored Diana Smyth, the first grandchild to marry, and Jim Watt attended.
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Oakner
Ida Routledge
Len Allan
Lyle
Gert Routledge
Mark
Tim
Scott
Lance
Kenton
Man
Ari
Doreen Shura
Tanis
Melanie
Robbie
Crosse Isle
John
Marion
Diana
Randy
Brandon
Jim Watt
Len
Allan
Judy Lyn
Bonnie
Brian Oakner
Tom
Olive Tunski
Kirby
Shelley
Bradley
Rossendale
Peter
Pearl van Burten
Kathy
Jeffery
Eric
Jennifer
Mill Bay
B.C
Greg
Judy Grant
Jeremy
Regina Sask
Bill Routledge
Kim Norbeck
Map
Diana Smyth
Optometrists Fee Increase for Manitoba Health Plan
Manitoba optometrists see eye exam fees rise to 13.50 from 10 effective July 1 after cabinet approval on August 16. The raise, discussed with the Anti Inflation Board, aligns optometrist rates with insured ophthalmologist exams. The MHSC notes potential second annual exam under certain conditions and urges all members to pass the change through their fiscal year.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
T.R. Edwards
Manitoba Health Services Commission
Federal
Manitoba Healthservices Commission
Edwards
The
Manitoba Optometric Society
MHSC
Lang Might Withdraw Right to Strike in Crisis Industries
Recalling Otto Lang remarks at the start of a nationwide air controller strike the Transport Minister signals the government could revoke strike rights in sectors where shutdowns harm the public. The piece contrasts labor impact with public dependency and questions policy leverage during industrial action.
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Otto Lang
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Gordon Sinclair
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