Back the Attack on Asthma Campaign in Manitoba
The Manitoba Lung Association launches its sixth annual Back the Attack on Asthma campaign May 1 to 16 to raise 100000 for research and education. Experts note asthma rising since 1970 with Manitoba cases doubling since 1980 and warn of higher treatment costs.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Lung Association
Canada
Allan Becker
University of Manitoba
Becker
Michelle Piwniak
Peo
Chile
Gibson
UGG launches flood relief drive across Manitoba system
United Grain Growers invites donations for Manitoba flood relief through its prairie elevators. A 10000 donation starts the effort with funds to the Canadian Red Cross and Salvation Army. Winnipeg staff volunteer during work hours to aid sandbagging while customers donate cash, cheques, or non board grain to UGG Flood Relief at local offices.
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United Grain Growers Limited
Manitoba
UGG
Canadian Red Cross
Salvation Army
Winnipeg
West
Russell Jeffrey
Foxwarren
Newdale
Shoal Lake
Western Canada
Prairies
Deadline extension granted for Manitoba licences and registrations
Manitoba motorists receive a flood related extension for renewals. The revised deadlines set May 23 for licences expiring April 30 and vehicle registrations through Manitoba Public Insurance expiring April 18 and May 22. Highways Minister Glen Findlay said the extension aids evacuees and flood workers while others keep regular deadlines.
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Findlay
Manitoba
Red River
Highways and Transportation
Glen Findlay
Manitoba Public Insurance
Grief conference marks group 10th anniversary
The Compassionate Friends of Southwestern Manitoba marks its 10th anniversary with Homecoming 97, a three day grief conference for bereaved families and professionals. Workshops cover grief management infant loss after death communications and homicide. Certified grief specialists from the US Canada and Australia lead sessions. For details call Gwen Linski at 727 1823.
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Compassionate Friends of
Manitoba
United States
Canada
Australia
Gwen Linski
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