Nest boxes boost Prairie waterfowl nesting numbers
A Prairie region column notes widespread citizen nest box efforts for waterfowl and woodpeckers, citing Arrow River and Cartwright installations. Biologists report improved nesting success from three of ten to three of ten with boxes, and local anecdotes highlight bird-friendly acts by Norman Hardle and Dr. John Lane’s legacy.
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Prairies
Arrow River
Clegg Manufacturing
John Lane
Lane
Reader’s Digest
Norman Hardle
Miami
Hamiota Farmers Market enters fourth season with Friday runs
The Hamiota Farmers Market announces its fourth season with Friday 9 to 11 am sessions starting June 25 after a Pancake Breakfast. Coordinator Ross Robertson and directors Betty Nesbit Lynda Mathison Marion Kirk invite new vendors and customers, with weekly door prizes donated by local businesses.
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Ross Robertson
Betty Nesbit
Lynda Mathison
Marion Kirk
Hamiota and District
Hamiota Seniors Council Appoints New Resource Coordinator
The Executive of Hamiota Seniors Council Inc announces Carol Kidd as the new Resource Coordinator for Hamiota District. Her duties begin June 14. The council thanks Ethel Robertson for six years of assistance to seniors.
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Hamiota Seniors Council Inc
Carol Kidd
Hamiota
Ethel Robertson
Hospital Supper Tickets Available From Chumah Ladies Club
The Chumah Ladies Club met May 4 at Peggy Smith’s home with 10 members. Myra Preston led evotional and readings on Spring and Mother's Day, Violet Smith and Pearl Kidd gave poems, minutes were read by Betty Smith, and Viola Kirk reported the Hospital Supper set for June 8 in Miniota.
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Chumah
Peggy Smith
Myra Preston
Pup II
Violet Smith
Pearl Kidd
Myra
Betty Smith
Viola Kirk
Miniota
Viola
June Hazlewood
Janie
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the Hamiota Echo
Cartwright
Southern Manitoba Review
Mary Johnson
Milo
Mike Walters
Rodgers Street
Hydro
Norman Harde
Pembina Times
Morden
Norman
Fred McGuiness
Farmer’s Market
Canadian Safety Council
Florida
The
Vehicle Information Centre of Canada
Canada
Manitoba
Hamiota Golf Club
Wanda Strachan
Local Seniors Council
Lewis
Seldane
Information Bureau
Ouro Mirtii
Daryl
Milleranch
Floyd Miller
Harding, MB
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