Prairie wildlife notes and conservation concerns
A Prairie area column discusses early spring weather, crow and waterfowl migrations, and the impact of man made ponds on duck nesting. It notes Lake Manitoba trap nets threaten trophy fish and laments sport fishing losses while highlighting wildlife week and hunter safety milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Manitoba
Yours Truly
Lake
Manitoba
Waterhen River
Lake Manitoba Narrows
Lynch's Point
Crane River
Treat Seed Safely Cautions Issued by Manitoba Health
The Manitoba Department of Health warns farmers to handle seed treatment chemicals with care this year. Liquid or dust forms expose operators to toxic vapors and mercury poisoning signs include tremors and impaired coordination. Treat outdoors if possible and wear protective clothing and masks indoors. If exposure suspected, wash skin and call a doctor or health unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Department of Health
Canada Wide Pink Card Approved for All Provinces
Manitoba Legislature approves a uniform interprovincial pink card accepted across Canada. Minister Maitland B. Scheinkopf notes the card carries provincial crests and aids transition for motorists traveling beyond Manitoba. Insurance firms were notified in mid March that the new pink card may be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Maitland B. Scheinkopf
Q.C
Steinkopf
Canada
Metropolis Notes and Nonsense From a City Column
A collage of observations and quips on city life including a bus passenger quip about charging by weight, barber price hikes in Winnipeg, politics in St Boniface, a drowning rescue headline, and musings on education, stamps, Scots pride, and national magazines. The tone is breezy and opinionated with street anecdotes and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
St. Boniface
Willie Shakespeare
Robbie Burns
Robbie
Canada
Lakehead
Also Mentioned on This Page
ROD & Gun Digest
Bae
North Woods
North Dakota
Ben Hether
Regent
Wildlife Week
National Wildlife Week
Canadian Wildlife Federation
National Rifle Association
Pennsylvania
N.R.A. Hunter
Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations
The
Roblin Review
Roblin
P.O
Roblin, Manitoba
Northwest
Wantitizer
Northwest Nitro-Chemicals Ltd
Ection Eine
Nat
Alberta
Tee Aeraee Moranes
Vest ‘Ma Pioneer Grain Company Limited
United Grain Browers Limited
St. Regis Rotunda
Hansard
Royal Bank
Royal
Pfus
Dauphin
Scott
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