MGA Changes Prompt to Move Heifers to Breeding Herd
University of Manitoba scientist Dr. Martyn Palmer says 0.4 mg MGA per head per day can move heifers to the breeding herd without significant fertility loss if MGA is stopped within 60 days. Texas trial results show 63 to 84 day MGA feeding yields high estrus but varying pregnancy rates. control group had 83 percent estrus and low pregnancy. Manitoba operators usually feed 90 to 120 days and further data are needed. Also announced is a professional tree pruner course February 8–10 at the Agriculture Auditorium, University of Manitoba Campus, to obtain a licence. contact Fred Weir, 946-7801.
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Martyn Palmer
University of Manitoba
Palmer
Texas
Manitoba
Reggie's Ramblings on Manitoba Ad Rules
In Reggie's Ramblings the author notes Manitoba regulations banning sex or gender in ads for hired help and ponders how an air line would recruit stewardesses without risking a $500 fine. The piece jokes about wording such as Wanted airplane attendants with gender immaterial wording and a mini skirt implication.
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Manitoba
Birdtail River School Board Meeting Minutes January 14 1971
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 held an 8:00 p.m. meeting at Crandall with Trustees Waddell Butcher Rapley Lewycky Hyndman Fouillard and Armitage present. Topics included change orders for Birtle Collegiate Auditorium, facility use for a student council dance, and personnel payments. Minutes were adopted, Change Order No. 9 approved for 541.81, financial statements and by law 6/70 and 1/71 discussed and adjournment set for January 28 at 8:00 p.m.
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Ternational Inn
Winnipeg
Shoal Lake
U.C.Y
Birtle Collegiate - Farmers Union
Kenton - Woodworth Recreation Council
Birtle
Paul Shwaluk
Max Shwaluk
Glen Leland
Ronnie Gardham
District Hospital Notes Renovation Plans Detailed
The article outlines renovations for a district hospital including a new southwest wing with an updated kitchen and staff facilities, expanded general offices, and refurbishments to doctors offices for storage and education spaces. It notes improved isolation capacity, fire safety, and future expansion potential, with costs to be discussed next week.
Festival splits into two sections for 1971 event
The Birdtail River Fine Arts Festival splits the 1971 program into two sections. The first runs March 17 to 19 with Spoken Poetry, Choral Speaking, Instrumental and Folk Dancing and entries due February 1 to Mrs. Ida McConnell. The second, April 27 to 29, covers Vocal, Piano and Art with entries by March 30 to Mrs. E. McConnell. All sessions are in Hamiota. contact Mrs. L. Mathison or Mrs. E. McConnell for details.
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Birdtail River Fine Arts
Ida McConnell
Park Residence News Social calls and gatherings noted
Mrs Levins of Foxwarren visited with Mrs Campbell recently. Mr and Mrs Ironside of Arrow River and Mrs L Hunkin of Crandall joined visits. The Miller family attended Sunday sing and called on Mrs Gardham. Miss Watson and Mrs Hemphill hosted guests for bridge and visits this week.
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Mrs. Levins of
Foxwarren
Mrs. Campbell
Ironside
Arrow River
L. Hunkin
Crandall
Don Fal
Con
Mrs. Grenaghan
Mrs. Gardham
Miller
Sing Song
Miss Watson
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Agriculture
Fred Weir
Advisory Commission On
Norquay Building
Reggie
Nancy Greene Raine
Canada
Willy
Charlie
Birdtail River S. D
Giate
Department of Finance
Harvey Brown
Turtle Mountain
K. D. Johnson - Mts
Manitoba Teachers Society
Festival News
E. McConnell
Hamiota
L. Mathison
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