Y2K reflections and media critique from a Manitoba columnist
Fred McGuinness, a Brandon hobby farmer, notes Y2K bugs in hibernation and praises upgrades while critiquing New Year television fare on CBC and CTV. He cites editor opinions from The Pas and Carlyle and points to technology optimism in The Morden Times as Canada lags in adoption, with Alberta leading.
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Recycle Drives Christmas Tree Pile by Rails to Trails
Discarded trees along the Rails to Trails walkway at the west end of Hamiota are not garbage. In spring a wood chipper will convert them into chips to dress the trails and control weeds. Walkers benefit from softer, pleasant paths. avoid landfill by dropping trees near the trail.
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Manitoba dentists raise fees 3 percent in 2000 fee guide
Dr. Phil Poon of the Manitoba Dental Association says the 2000 Fee Guide is distributed to dentists with all fees increased by three percent. Some procedures such as extractions dentures and gum work rise 12 to 50 percent below inter provincial averages and require adjustment. Dentists set own fees based on office overhead.
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