Improving the Safety of An Older Crib
Article outlines new safety standards for cribs under the Hazardous Products Act and offers steps to modify older cribs. It covers bar spacing, locking mechanisms, side heights, end panels, sharp edges, structural testing, and rocking device limits, plus practical retrofits for secondhand or auction purchases. It emphasizes regular inspection and proactive safety for infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Westaway
Hazel Mitchell
Lynne Foley
Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Drama League Meeting Records End And Disbandment
The Mid-West Drama League met April 29 1976 in Hamiota with members from Kenton Oak River and Isabella. After reviewing old records from 1948 and noting a long gap since 1961 the group voted to end the League. Trophies were given to later participants and funds donated to Rolling Dale School at Cardale. Lunch and social time followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Mid-West Drama League
Kenton
Oak River
Isabella
Lloyd Irwin
R. E. Heise
Manitoba Drama Club
Pauline Tennant
J. O. Chalmers
Mid-West
Rolling Dale School
Cardale
League
Local paper error reads like a misspelled laugh line
A columnist laments newspaper mistakes that slip into print from captions to ads. It recalls a fallen tree photo miscaption and a beauty queen caption with unintended phrasing. The piece notes readers scarce notice errors yet a misspelled local name remains serious.
Short Takes Maltese Cross Emblem of Knights
The Maltese cross features eight sharp points and was used as an emblem by a medieval knightly order.
W I Meeting At Isabella May 6 With Nine Members
Isabella May meeting of the Women’s Institute was held at Mrs Ray Still’s home on Thursday May 6 with nine members and one visitor present. President Ruth Teasdale led the session and Creed was recited. Items included notes on attendance, Canadian Consumers reports, a former National W I worker tribute, and plans for the June 11 Hamiota Hospital Aid meeting at Isabella Community Centre. A hands on display by Joyce Wierer featured beadwork. Lunch hosts were Margaret Heise and Dorothy Finkbeiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
W.I
Ray Still
Ruth Teasdale
Ina Doran
Country Woman
Margaret Irwin
Drama Club
Hamiota
Joyce Wierer
Margaret Heise
Dorothy Finkbeiner
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Drama League
Reggie
London
England
Lionel Orlikow
British Columbia
Confucius
Margie White
Jim Black
Frank Gruff
Mrs. X
Canada
Canadian Community Newspapers Association
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Community Press OF Canada
W.I. Meeting
Parks
Birds Hill
Falcon Lake
Grand Beach
Carberry
Portage la Prairie
Asessippi
Swan River
the Pas
Thompson
Turtle Mountain
Rennie
Lac du Bonnet
Brandon
Dauphin
Morden
Hecla
OR Administrative Services Branch
Manitoba Archives
Vaughan Street
Winnipeg
Manitoba
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