Wildlife Habitat Canada joins Heritage Marsh Pact in Manitoba
Wildlife Habitat Canada has joined the Manitoba government and three conservation groups to preserve wetlands under the Manitoba Heritage Marsh Agreement. The ten year partnership with the Manitoba Wildlife Federation the Manitoba Naturalists Society and Ducks Unlimited Canada aims to protect wetlands of key environmental economic recreational and educational value. Existing heritage marshes include Summerberry Marsh near The Pas Oak Hammock Marsh Grants Lake near Winnipeg and Proven Lake near Erickson. Additional marshes such as Oak Plum Lakes Delta Marsh Dennis Lake and Whitewater Lake are being considered for heritage status.
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Winnipeg
Wildlife Habitat Canada
Manitoba
Natural Resources
Leonard Harapiak
Manitoba Wildlife Federation
Manitoba Naturalists Society
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Summerberry Marsh
the Pas
Oak Hammock Marsh
Grants Lake
Erickson
Saskeram
Pas
Oak Plum Lakes
Delta Marsh
Dennis Lake
Whitewater Lake
Harapiak
Lions Hold Annual Big 5 Draw in Newdale
Newdale Lions Club hosted the Big 5 social evening on March 14 in the community hall with a small crowd. Proceeds support local projects. Nine $50 winners include Mrs. Esplin, Ivan Nor soky, and others. $100 winner Rick Kernas. $500 winners Jack and Xista Lamb. Harvey Mason donated an electric snow shovel won by Ray Redfern of Rivers.
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Newdale
Newdale Lions Club
Lions Club
Mary Esplin
Ivan
Brenda Norsoky
Terry
Ruth Wareham
Garry Tolton
Rick Kernas
Bob
Kathryn Currah
Minnedosa
Tom
Lil Kelmick
Sandy Lake
Janice Horner
Tom Ramsey
Elphinstone
Linda Vint
Basswood
Jack
Xista Lamb
Harvey Mason
Ray Redfern
Rivers
Manitoba Throne Speech Promises Health Care Innovation
Manitoba outlines innovative health care measures to counter rising costs and shrinking federal support. Initiatives include more community based services to reduce acute care, ambulatory care, not for admission surgery, and expanded primary care in seven northern communities. A new Mental Health Act safeguards rights, reallocates resources to community care, and expands day programs to reintegrate patients. The plan also introduces off road vehicle registration to address youth safety and fatalities.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Parkland
Interlake
Cancer Society reminds readers of true charity in April appeal
Howard Jackson, president of the Westman District Manitoba Division, emphasizes that the Canadian Cancer Society is the sole national charity supporting cancer research, patient services, and public education. He notes April as Cancer Month with door-to-door fundraising and urges readers to verify how donations are used.
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Westman
Canadian Cancer Society
Manitoba
The
CCS
Canada
Canadian Donations Spurred Wider Research Initiative
A research program expanded by donations in Canada aims to accelerate scientific work across disciplines. Benefactors, funding agencies, and institutions collaborate to build shared facilities and grant programs. The effort emphasizes open data, cross border partnerships, and long term impact on innovation.
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Heritage Marsh
Lions
Buck
Bellas Reid
Chartered Accountants
Brandon
Birtle
Warner Buck
C.A
Ken Bellas
Harold Reid
Whyte’s Lumber & Insurance
Craig Whyte
Kenton
Princess Avenue
8Th & Princess
Terri E. Deller
LAW Office
Brandon, Manitoba
RZA Ops
Howard Jackson
Westman District
Cancer Society
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