Manitoba Job Creation Program funds aid hospitals and care homes
Manitoba patients and residents will gain more recreational and cultural programs this winter under the 1977 78 Provincial Job Creation Program. A $1 million institutional maintenance and service component will fund extended maintenance and outreach programs with grants mainly for labor, administered by the Health Services Commission with the Provincial Job Office. Eligible participants must be unemployed and registered or have a month long unemployment declaration. casual work is ineligible. About 1000 man months of employment are expected from December 1, 1977 to April 30, 1978.
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Laurent Desjardins
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Empress Street
Canada Manpower Office
Manitoba Hopitals
Waterfowl Seasons Dates Announced Manitoba Ducks Geese Rules
Manitoba details migratory waterfowl seasons and bag limits by zone. Zone one north includes Churchill runs Sept 1 to Nov 5. zone two runs Sept 5 to Nov 26. zones three and four south of 53rd parallel run Sept 19 to Nov 26 with specific duck and goose limits. Oak Hammock area mornings only. several areas closed.
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Manitoba
Department of Renewable Resources and Transportation Services
Churchill
Oak Hammock
Oak Hammock Marsh
Birds Hill
Riding Mountain
Diabetic Eye Health and Prevention Tips from CNIB
A CNIB newsletter explains how diabetes affects vision through diabetic retinopathy and chronic glaucoma. It stresses early detection, regular eye exams, and treatments like photocoagulation to prevent vision loss. Guidance covers managing eye care in daily life, rehabilitation needs, and the importance of medical aid.
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Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Family Maintenance Act Takes Effect November 14
Winnipeg Attorney General Howard Pawley announced the Family Maintenance Act will take effect November 14. The act bases support on the ability to provide and dependent needs, emphasizes current needs of the dependent spouse and children, and requires efforts toward financial independence. Courts may alter payments, grant interim orders, and require spouses to provide financial information upon request.
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Howard Pawley
Judges’ Court
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