Hamiota Vet Clinic Opens Serving Farmers in Manitoba
The Hamiota Veterinary Services Clinic begins operations as one of 24 clinics province wide. Dr. Andrew Hodge and Dr. Allan Preston say the model saves travel time, improves safety with sterile facilities, and expands services including on farm calls, herd vaccinations, and tuberculosis testing within a 35 mile radius. Funding comes from federal and provincial governments and local municipalities, with land donated by the Town of Hamiota.
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Hamiota Veterinary Services
Manitoba
Andrew Hodge
Allan Preston
Preston
Hodge
Hamiota
Miniota
Woodworth
Daly
Blanchard
Hamiota and District
University of Saskatchewan
A. Hodge
A Preston
Hamiota Veterinary Services Clinic
Farm Notes Jim Hargreaves Ag Rep Resigns for Farming
In a brief farewell note Jim Hargreaves thanks supporters and co workers in Brandon area. He says he is not suited for office work and will pursue farming, inviting visits and wishing bountiful harvests and good curling in the years ahead.
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Brandon
Farm Credit Corp loans rise to near record level in Canada
Agriculture Canada notes fewer Prairie farmers borrowed from the Farm Credit Corporation in the year ended March 31 as a record 9 1/4 percent rate and a weak ag economy weighed on demand. Total lending reached 399 million dollars, second only to 400 million in 1973 74. Saskatchewan led with 88 193 200 borrowed by 1 932 farmers. Alberta followed with 78 923 800 from 1 526 borrowers. Manitoba had 28 136 900 from 682 borrowers. Average loan size rose to 49 279 from 44 316. Loans to young farmers under 35 accounted for about 53 percent. under 25 rose to almost 18 percent. The Farm Syndicates Credit Act loans to groups of three or more farmers topped 4 101 085, down from 4 377 830, due to higher costs and machinery shortages.
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Farm Credit Corporation
Farm Credit Act
Alberta
Manitoba
Farm Syndicates Credit Act
Diet Do's from Canada survey and dieting tips
Canada’s overweight problem is highlighted with 40 percent of adults affected and many seeking calorie control. Linda Whyte summarizes ten dieting guidelines from Living Nutrition by Stare and McWilliams, including portion control, vegetable servings, smart fat and sugar reduction, mindful eating, and regular progress checks. The tone urges practical steps for sustainable weight loss.
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Linda Whyte
Nutrition Canada
Fredrick J. Stare
Harvard University
Margaret McWilliams
California State University
Park Residence News Visit Ties Brandon and Ontario
Mrs W Gregory visits Brandon home of Mr and Mrs Bob Gammack and relatives. Mrs Collie departs Friday for Winnipeg to fly to Ontario to visit relatives for the next couple of months. Mrs D Sutherland visited Arrow River. Rev and Mrs Egilson of Orville Ontario visit wife’s mother Mrs W Campbell and other relatives. Mrs L Wisner returns from Elmira after two months with daughter Mrs Ella Anderson. Mrs A Levins spent week with son Jack Levins and family in Virden.
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W. Gregory
Brandon
Bob Gammack
Collie
Winnipeg
Ontario
D. Sutherland
Arrow River
Rev
Mrs. Egilson
Orville
W. Campbell
L. Wisner
Ella Anderson
Elmira
Health Centre News Hamiota Alcoholism Discussion
A July 30 meeting at Hamiota Health Centre discussed alcoholism as a drug with a film Conspiracy of Science presented by Ed Ludwig of Brandon. The group planned a follow up in mid October and to seek school screenings in the Health District.
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Hamiota
Ed. Ludwig of
Branden
West
Ern
Alcoholism Foundation of Manitoba
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