Plight of Montreal and Earth’s Climate Shift Predicted
Scientists warn that melting polar ice caps may submerge Montreal and large parts of Canada within decades or a century. Experts cite ocean salinity, pollution, and fossil fuel use as drivers, noting historical climate swings and the Sahara's ancient transformation as context.
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Montreal
Canada
Maurice Strong
United Nations Environment Program
Mr. Strong
Earth
Equator
West
Africa
Brazil
Indian Subcontinent
Sahara
Noise Nuisance From Drags Roars Through Portage Neighbors
A Portage la Prairie reader laments late night car drag racing and loud mufflers that shatter sleep and threaten safety. The letter argues drivers ignore others, old cars pose hazards, and asks for effective action to curb the racket and protect rest and dreams.
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Portage la Prairie
Manitoba bike car crashes show many teen riders
Last year in Manitoba nearly two thirds of bicycles in motor vehicle collisions were ridden by youths aged nine to sixteen. Most accidents happened during school commute hours and about 75 percent occurred in urban areas. Drivers and cyclists must share duties under new Highway Traffic Act rules urging single file riding and rightward position, with cyclists urged to avoid busy routes and lights or reflectors at dusk.
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Manitoba
Local district news icon Mrs Baskier chronicled 47 years
Murray Lyons profiles Mrs J M Baskier a Bagot area district correspondent for 28 years in Portage la Prairie and across rural Manitoba. The piece traces her start in England and Canada, teaching nursing and schoolwork, and her dedication to gathering village news via telephone notes and calendars. It notes her community work, poetry, Fireside Thoughts columns, tutoring, and ongoing project to write a history of Bagot and district.
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Murray Lyons
J. M. Baskier
Bagot
District
Baskier
Portage
Manitoba
Brandon
Smiths
Marjorie Graham
Liverpool
England
David
Canada
Rapid City
Wheatlands
Old Rivers Air Force Base
Minnedosa ‘Tribune
Winnipeg
Tribune
Free Press
Wheatland
Clanwilliam
Brookdale
Kelwood
MacGregor
Carberry News- Express
Oak River Times
Hamiota Echo
Rapid City Reporter
Rivers Gazette
Brandon Sun
Neepawa Press
MacGregor Herald
Portage Leader
Mel Baskier
McColl Frontenac
Bagot Corner
Texaco
Roy Smith
Baskiers
7Th Street
S.E
Portage la Prairie
Graphic
McGregor Herald
Bagot and District
Mrs. Baskier
Cecil Nichol
United Church
MacGregor Nursing Home
Girl Guides
Red Cross
Fire causes 250 dollar damage in apartment blaze
A fire Thursday afternoon in a second floor suite at 144 Broadway South caused about 250 dollars in damage. A five year old boy, son of Mrs Louise Myran, started the fire while playing with matches in a closet. Firemen arrived around 3 25 p m and used about 25 gallons of water, with ceiling water damage below the suite but no damage in the bedroom.
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Broadway South
Louise Myran
Shed fire at rear of Duke Avenue condemned property
A shed behind 8 Duke Avenue East was destroyed by fire believed caused by children playing with matches. Reported at 6 35 p.m. Portage fire department and RMP attended the blaze.
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Portage Fire Department
RMP
RSVP and CMHA push mental health programs in Portage Plains
The Canadian Mental Health Association CMHA Portage Plains chapter emphasizes RSVP as a framework for mental health programs linking research services and social action. It funds research on vitamins for schizophrenia and operates open door clubs crisis centres and volunteer support to aid emotional well being and readjustment, with a provincial pilot coordinating services in central Manitoba.
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Canadian ‘Mental Health Association
Portage Plains United Way
CMHA
Portage Plains
Bev Davis
Flin Flon
Altona
Department of Health and Social Development
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Bev Davies
CMH
Public education and volunteer mental health support program
A CMHS and CMHA initiative emphasizes prevention through public information and education. Volunteers assist patients and families, alleviating anxiety and coordinating with agencies for support. A mental health mini library exists in the local library with materials from CMHA and provincial health services.
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CMHS
CMHA
Department of Health and Social Development
Shower fete honors bride prior to marriage
Earl McDonald Mrs William Simpson and Mrs Robert Doty hosted a shower at the Southside clubhouse for Mrs John Memryk nee Sharon McLachlan. Brenda McLachlan wore Portage Terriers goalie uniform and assisted Erin Hanna in presenting gifts. Sharon thanked guests and hosts. Dessert and coffee followed. Mr and Mrs John Memryk were later honored at a Strathclair community centre social. Mr and Mrs Anthony Memryk entertained afterward.
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Wfrs
Earl McDonald
William Simpson
Robert Doty
Southside
John Memryk
Sharon McLachlan
Brenda McLachlan
Portage Terriers
Erin Hanna
Sharon
Strathclair
Anthony Memryk
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Central Plains
Mcteven
Rans
J.M. Baskier
Ial
Davis
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