New signs mark Yellowhead route in Manitoba
Highways Minister Albert Driedger unveiled green and white Trans Canada signs along the Yellowhead at the Highway 10 junction near Minnedosa. The 1990-91 Manitoba project funds include 11.3 million from the province and rest from the federal government for safety and surface upgrades. A new truck stop at the Yellowhead Highway 10 junction and a tourist information centre at Russell are under construction.
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Albert Driedger
Yellowhead
Highway 10
Minnedosa
Trans Canada
Manitoba
Driedger
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Portage la Prairie
Russell
Queen Charlotte Islands
British Columbia
Manitoba Lung Association launches annual research appeal
The Manitoba Lung Association begins its Annual Research Appeal running June 1 through July 15. Led by Dr. V. Chernick, the group highlights a lung washing technique for premature infants enabling survival at 500 grams. The campaign has funded over $2 million in research with results noted by Executive Director Bob Marks. Donations to Winnipeg or Brandon addresses are requested.
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Brandon
Manitoba Lung Association
V. Chernick
Children’s Hospital
Chernick
Bob Marks
Association
Manitoba
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
McTavish Avenue
Manitoba Crime Stoppers Seeks Break and Enter Suspect
In Isabella and pany, an unknown suspect committed two break ins at Still's General Store. The spree began August 29 1989 with 30 packs of No 7 and Players cigarettes and resumed March 23 1990 with five cartons of Players and Export A cigarettes five pair of Workmate gloves five AA batteries and a ten inch Magnasonic TV radio. Combined loss about 600 with up to 2000 offered for information leading to arrest. Call 1 800 782 8477.
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Manitoba
Hamiota R.C.M.P
Still
Isabella
Saving energy with smart hot water use tips
Advice on using hot water efficiently includes fixing leaks, installing a flow restrictor and shutoff valve, taking shorter showers, air drying dishes, and washing full loads. Also match water heater size and insulate the tank and pipes to reduce heat loss.
National meeting of Federated Women's Institutes of Canada in Winnipeg
Thirty five women from all ten provinces travel to Winnipeg for the 1990 FWIC national board meeting June 21 to 27. Workshops include Family Violence by Dr. Peter Jaffe and Public Relations and Marketing by Barbara Mills Weselake. The agenda covers rural child care survey findings and visits to the International Peace Garden, Dugald Costume Museum, and Boissevain. Federated Women’s Institutes president Jennie McInnes will chair.
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Winnipeg
Women’s Institutes of Canada National Board
Canada
Peter Jaffe
London
Ontario
Barbara Mills-Weselake
International Peace Garden
Boissevain
Dugald
Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada
Jennie McInnes
Pictou
Nova Scotia
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Highways and Transportation
Nitoe
Highway 16
Lung Association
Undercover Wear Ltd
Rink
Betty Rutherford
the Echo
National Board
Skayman Auto Body
Hamiota
Romoto Automotive
Ford & Chrysler
Autopac
Dallas
Skayman
DeBin’s
Petrocanada
Shoal Lake
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