Highway safety and insurance tips from 1997 notice
An article discusses avoiding highway hypnosis through alert driving and DRLs, with tips like frequent pit stops, fresh air, and keeping lights on. It notes DRLs in Canada since 1989 reducing daytime crashes by 11.3 percent, and advises securing loose objects and ensuring seat belt use. It mentions the Insurance Bureau of Canada representing private insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Transport Canada
Insurance Bureau of Canada
IBC
Diabetes campaign targets Manitoba seniors and families
The annual residential fundraising drive runs September 14 to 27 in Western Manitoba with volunteers canvassing communities. Phil Gibson shares his Type 2 diabetes experience noting risk factors such as age over 45, obesity, and inactivity. He emphasizes diet changes and exercise to reduce risk and improve well being. For information contact the Canadian Diabetes Association at 1 800 782 0715.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Gibson
Gibson
Youville Clinic
Canadian Diabetes Association
Manitoba
Oak River LUD meeting approves sidewalk, trail and tree work
At the August 11 meeting the Oak River LUD authorized a 4 by 150 foot sidewalk along the back lane between Shamray and Black, instructed CAO to inform a private reader about a Seoas nog hazard, postponed water rate increase to January 1998 due to delayed filtration, discussed dandelion spraying, tree fertilization and diseased walkway trees, approved disposal of old cement and hauling dirt and manure, authorized a nature trail from PTH 24 to the old tresses, purchased a wheelbarrow, planned two fall sprays of lagoon area with Roundup, and ordered trees for spring planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.U.D. of Oak River Committee
Shamray’s
Black’s
CAO
P.T.H
L.U.D
Pool fundraising introduced at Woodworth meeting
The RM Woodworth held an August 12 1997 regular meeting with Bob White outlining road work and vacations. Gwen Snell and Brian Kirk introduced fundraising for Hamiota Pool while Gerald MacDonald received road trench permission at his expense with repair liability. Reeve and CAO to sign auditor management letter and engagement with Bellas Reid. Council approved waste service to Oak Lake and RM Sifton through December 31 1997.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodworth
Bob White
Gwen Snell
Midwest Recreation District
Brian Kirk
R.M
Hamiota
Gerald MacDonald
Reeve
Cao
Bellas & Reid
R.M. of
Oak Lake
Sifton
Stiffer penalties for suspended drivers announced in Manitoba
Highways and Transportation Minister Glen Findlay and Justice Minister Vic Toews announced tighter rules for driving while suspended effective Sept. 1. Second vehicle seizures within two years rise to 90 days with a $150 extra cost. impoundment admin fee climbs to $75. appeal fee up to $100, refundable if successful. aims to deter frivolous appeals and fund the program, backed by a Manitoba task force including Justice, Highways and RCMP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highways and Transportation
Glen Findlay
Justice
Vic Toews
a_ towing company
Toews
Findlay
Manitoba Justice
Manitoba Highways and Transportation
The
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Manitoba Public Insurance
Winnipeg Police Service
RCMP
Policy on signed letters to editor and editor’s rights
The newspaper states that all letters to the editor must be signed and the editor reserves the right to edit reject or comment on any submission for publication.
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the Hamiota Echo
Hamiota Echo
Sharon Robertson
Whytes Lumber & Insurance
Kenton
David Cochrane
Optometrist
Nelson Street
Virden
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