Flu Season Low Illness In Manitoba Reports
Manitoba health officials report a quiet flu season with only one confirmed flu case and one additional infection or vaccination case in January. Deaths after flu vaccination show no link to the vaccine, while measles and rubella remain low and streptococcal infections decline from December.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Health and Social Development
Laurent L. Desjardins
Ontario
British Columbia
Canada
Desjardins
Guillain-Barre
Guilain- Barre
Parklands
Norman
Central Region
Interlake
Harassment by Snowmobiles Endangers Winter Wildlife
Winter scarcity and cold air make wildlife vulnerable to snowmobile chases. Deliberate pursuit causes exhaustion and death, especially for rabbits and deer. Slowing or stopping allows escape. pursuing is inhumane and illegal, with fines or imprisonment and potential registration cancellation. Report such activity to authorities.
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Winnipeg
Truck Campers to be Licenced by March 1
The Manitoba motor vehicle branch reminds owners of slide-in campers that registration starts March 1. Fees are 10 dollars for campers ten feet or shorter and 15 dollars for longer units. A rear visible licence plate is required and proof of revenue tax payment is needed for campers bought after March 1.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Motor Vehicle Branch
Cardale Senior Citizens Plan New Horizons Program
About 30 Cardale seniors gathered Feb 11 to plan a New Horizons program. A steering committee of 10 was formed to explore meeting venues, costs, and a board, with next meetings set for Feb 15 and Mar 1 in the arena waiting room. They aim for an afternoon of table games and cards and will meet Feb 24.
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Cardale
Evie Peart
Graeme Shaw
Mike Brodie
Strathclair Senior Citizens
WestMan Senior Citizens Committee
Calving Time Checklist from Manitoba Agriculture
Man to prepare for calving with a checklist from Manitoba Agriculture covering high quality feed, vitamin supplementation, salt and mineral supplies, maternity pens, medical stocks, and monitoring for illness, abortions, bloat, lice, and early calving calls, with guidance on pour-ons and timing after March 1. Metric information and pamphlets available at the local office.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
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