Ten Metis win bursary awards in Manitoba
Ten Metis students receive scholarships under a government bursary scheme to support higher education. Eight will pursue high school or teacher training at Manitoba Teachers' College. two bursaries extend to other post secondary study. Applications numbered fifty with fifty chosen as most deserving. The program aims to expand access for Metis youths across northern and remote communities.
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Stewart FB McLean
Manitoba Teachers’ College
McLean
Department of Education
Hudson Bay
Churchill
Gods Lake
Lynn Lake
South Indian Lake
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipegomsa
Lake Manitoba
Business College
Teachers’ College
Technical College
Alcohol Freeing Air Hoses Triggers Tire Explosions
Rubber Association of Canada warns service stations about using alcohol to clear air hoses. A Canadian tire maker reports tires exploded when alcohol in the carcass ignited by static from rotating tires on ice. The Canadian Highway Safety Council urges operators to avoid alcohol based anti freeze in air lines and to drain condensate per manufacturer guidance.
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Rubber Association of Canada
Ure
Canadian Highway Safety Council
Manitoba Aids Duck Hunters With Colour Slides
Manitoba's Department of Mines and Natural Resources distributed eight sets of 42 colour slides to aid hunters in distinguishing canvasbacks and redheads. A Game Branch biologist wrote the identifying guide, and the slides were sent to The Pas Winnipeg and conservation officers in southern and central Manitoba to present to local groups. The program received strong interest and positive response from sportsmen.
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Manitoba
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
C. H. Witney
Department
Ducks Unlimited
Game
Pas
Winnipeg