Winter Squirrels and Deer Crossings Near Brandon
Freelance columnist Fred McGuinness recalls a midwinter encounter with a tamiasciurus hudsonicus squirrel near his hobby farm in Brandon Manitoba. He notes snowbound tracks, mushroom hoards, nest habits, a gopher hole takeover, and the perennial deer crossing dangers on rural roads.
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Tamiasciurus Hudsonicus
Christmas Tree Farm
Fred McGuinness
Brandon
Alumni versus Huskies benefit game supports Patersons
The 1989-90 alumni team will play the Hamiota Huskies as a benefit for the Paterson family. Proceeds go to the Patersons with $5 single or $10 family admission. Donations accepted at Vanguard Credit Union Hamiota and Royal Bank via the Lions Club and Lions Foundation.
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CareerStart 2000 applications open for youth jobs
Manitoba seeks to boost summer work with CareerStart 2000. Employers can receive a wage incentive of two dollars per hour and support for up to three new full time positions. Applications from businesses and organizations are due April 14 for May/June starts and May 19 for later starts.
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