Gull poop blamed for Lake Winnipeg pollution debates
Editorial notes a Manitoba Water Stewardship study claiming gull droppings cause 83 percent of Lake Winnipeg e coli pollution. Dr. Paton disputes findings. comparisons to Lake Huron hog pollution spark calls for reexamination and cross jurisdiction coordination. Birds and wildlife sightings mark seasonal change as readers weigh environmental blame.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Water Stewardship
Paton
Brandon
London
Ont
Lake Huron
Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ontario
John Fefchak RM
Wallace Ee
Weed Notes From Sid Lewis On Spraying and Summer Help
Weed Supervisor Sid Lewis announces next week’s paper notices about the annual spraying program and the Noxious Weed Act for 2004. March 15 is the deadline to apply for the summer assistant position as applications from outside the area grow. The budget meeting was held Feb 26, and plans include building another roadside sprayer while keeping costs low and the unit active 4.5 months per year. For questions call 764-2128.
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Sid Lewis
Manitoba West Nile study surveys 1500 residents on risk factors
Health Canada and Manitoba Health with universities and Red River College launch a West Nile virus study. About 1,500 residents in Assiniboine and Brandon regional authorities will be contacted by telephone to assess exposure patterns and willingness to give blood samples. Results remain confidential to inform risk factors and public education.
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Manitoba
Assiniboine
Brandon
Health Canada
Manitoba Health
Universities of
Winnipeg
Red River College
ARHA Minutes Outline Budget Shortfall and Projects
ARHA minutes report a Dec 31 funding gap of 915 100 with year end shortfall projection of 1 559 610. CPS reports for Hamiota Shoal Lake and Treherne health centres reviewed. Temporary suspension of acute and emergency services at Birtle pending doctor recruitment. Gateway Construction interior renovation tender for Tiger Hills Treherne accepted. Next meeting March 17.
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Assiniboine Regional Health Authority
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Hamiota
Shoal Lake
Treherne
Birtle
Gateway Construction
Tiger Hills
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