Seed shortages press flax rust battle and wild oat fight
Manitoba crops chief warns flax seed of Linott and Raja varieties for rust 370 are critically short and may force growers to use susceptible types. Linott shows higher oil quality and rust resistance. Noralta and Noralta varieties face rust risk as rust 370 spreads in the province. A Manitoba Wild Oat Committee forms to curb losses estimated at 120 million dollars, coordinating with national efforts to reduce dockage and grain handling costs.
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Linott
Raja
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
al Martin
Manitoba
Canada
United States
Noralta
Novalta
Prairies
Manitob
Samuel Askiw
Askiw
Manitoba Wild Oat
University of Manitoba
Canadian Agricultural Chemicals Association
Don Webster
Jim Lapka
National
Golden Age Group Meet in Miniota Community Centre
Pleasant Wednesday afternoon event highlighted by a 1973 annual report, ten meetings held, and 42 attendees. Mrs J Cook led, Mrs A Hill reported, and members including Mr and Mrs Ellerington and Mrs Stowe attended all meetings. Birthday tributes and a pot luck lunch followed with Soo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
J. Cook
A. C. Hill
Chris Ellerington
J. Stowe
Doug Leland
L. Stevenson
David Hanlin
Burns
Cook
Mildred Attwood
J. E. Hudson
Hamiota
J. Gunson
J. O'Callaghan
Barnes
Nankivell
Sutherland
C. Craig
C. Moroz
Virden
U C W Meeting in Miniota Reports 1973 Finances
The U C W held its annual meeting on January 21 with Mrs D Leland presiding. Stewardship was the theme and the meeting reviewed the 1973 financial report and the 1974 budget, noting higher receipts and funding for the church and building fund. The group highlighted many projects and community acts, with ten regular meetings and varied programs, plus plans for February 13 and area assignments for Community Friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.W
D. Leland
I. Armitage
Combo
India
Caribbean
Menninger Foundation
Birdtail Indian Reserve
Birdtail River
Banff
C. Armitage
G. Long
J. Bonner
Iron intake in Canadians shows widespread deficiency
Home Ec News reports a Nutrition Canada survey finding many Canadians of all ages lack iron. It lists daily requirements by age and sex, notes rich sources like liver and kidney, and presents practical menu examples to meet needs with common foods.
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Nutrition Canada National Survey
Ambulance Rates Revised by Hamiota Hospital District
The Hamiota Hospital District Governing Board revised ambulance charges after the year ending November 30, 1973. Basic in district rate stays at 10 dollars, rural mileage 50 cents per loaded mile, Brandon trips 45 dollars and Winnipeg 100 dollars. The service answered 68 calls and posted a small operational deficit.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Hospital District
Brandon
Winnipeg
Hamiota District Hospital Earns Re accreditation
The Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation granted full re accreditation to Hamiota District Hospital after a survey by Dr. F. Silversides on August 28, 1973. Re surveys occur every three years to ensure standards and service improvements keep pace with modern care, with reports outlining upgrades needed to improve patient care.
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Hamiota
Council On Hospital Accreditation
Hamiota District Hospital
F. Silversides
Church Bonspiel Very Successful at MINIOTA
The United Church’s third annual bonspiel ran January 25 27 with 28 rinks. Genesis winners were Brian Blixhaven skip Kathy Blixhaven 3rd Don Forsyth 2nd Dorothy Spalding lead, over Bob McKenzie. First prize bath towels. Exodus winners Clare Clarke skip David Hanlin 3rd Sylvia Hanlin 2nd Doreen Clarke lead over Allan Armitage. First prize colourful ashtraps second prize four tumblers. Finance Committee thanks participants and donors for a happy, successful event.
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the United Church
Genesis
Brian Blixhaven
Kathy Blixhaven
Don Forsyth
Dorothy Spalding
Bob McKenzie
Sharon McKenzie
Lynn Baron
Dorothy Doole
Clare Clarke
David Hanlin
Sylvia Hanlin
Doreen Clarke
Allan Armitage
Millie Attwood
Harvey Hill
John Wythe, Jr
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Tom Baron
Peter Cameron
Cameron
Leland
Observer
Canadian Bible Society
By Ann Westaway
RED Cross
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