The Family of Hope Adds Eva Haddad to Cancer Survivors
The Family of Hope of Manitoba highlights progress in cancer survival as Eva Haddad joins Becky Scott and Camilla Switzer among living proof that cancer can be beaten. The piece notes that among Canadians diagnosed in 1981, 50 percent are alive and well in 1987, with ongoing research improving odds each year.
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Family of Hope of
Manitoba
The
Cancer Society
Eva Haddad
Becky Scott
Camilla Switzer
Family of Hope
Winnipeg
Roblin
Manitobans Named in Cancer Campaign and Local Cable News
The article highlights cancer survivors Becky Scott and Camilla Switzer as examples of progress through research in Manitoba. It notes Cancer Campaign Month with Manitobans raising nearly one million dollars, directed mainly to research and public education. It also mentions Roblin cable service readiness by May 28, dependent on Westman Media, and outlines Manitoba Society volunteer efforts supporting patient services and education through the Canadian Cancer Society.
Manitoba Prescription Dispensing Fees Rising 10.4 Percent
The article notes a 10.4 percent increase in the average dispensing fee for a 15 month period. Mr. Desjardins says the higher cost will affect most Manitobans, while Pharmacare beneficiaries will receive government refunds covering most of the rise.
Eye Donor Week Highlights Manitoba Corneal Graft Need
Eye Bank Manitoba reports 19 corneal transplants in 1981 while 115 people remain on the waiting list. Eye Donor Week from April 4 to 10 urges deathbed eye donations via pledge cards or driver license consent. The Eye Bank is administered through the Lions Clubs Light Conservation Committee with Manitoba Ophthalmological Association and CNIB representation.
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CMIB
Hye Bank of
Manitoba
Light Conservation Committee
The
Lions Clubs of
Ontario
Manitoba Ophthalmological Association
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Roblin seeks better cable service ahead of licence hearing
The Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce explored a co op model with Can Com at 4.50 per subscriber and noted capital needs of 40 000 to 50 000. Westman license renewal potential and interim options were discussed with CRT C hearings set for April 20 in Winnipeg. The chamber plans a brief urging improved programming before any five year licence approval.
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Ted
Can Com
Reg James
C.R.T.C
Westman
Roblin
Roblin and District Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa
Gunningson
Winnipeg
Manitoba meeting weighs intervention and media issues
Mayor Lorne Boguski plans to attend hearings in Winnipeg on the 20th as residents weigh the intervention process and possible responses to electronic media. Some express concern about Inter-Mountain Television in Dauphin and the CRT C advice to write to stations and await renewal. A letter from Mike Taczynski in the Daily Press notes that only those under pressure vote NDP.
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Lorne Boguski
Winnipeg
Inter- Mountain Television
Dauphin
C.R.T.C
NDP
Mike Taczynski
Daily Press
Manitoba
Mike
Manitoba Likely To Escape Heavy Grasshopper Infestation
Tomologists analyzing soil egg counts suggest Manitoba will avoid the severe grasshopper outbreak forecast for Saskatchewan and Alberta this summer. This small mercy is noted, with a sense of relief.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Local Classifieds Click for Services and Offers
Concrete work contact Frank Maliteare after 6 pm at 937-8887. Mares to Palomino stud, fee 30, contact Will Hojnocks at 937-2931. Septic tank service Roblin, call Three Way Service at 937-8852. We Buy Salvage-Scrap steel and more, Popoff salvage 937-4672 Roblin. TRI-CHEM LIQUID EMBROIDERY classes, Gail Davis 937-2909 Roblin. Eric Jordan texture ceilings 339, call 528-3246 or 528-3489. Berg's Hatchery Roblin open for spring orders, phone 987-2252. Catering service for 25 to 1000, Jamieson’s Drive Inn & Catering Services, 764-2070.
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Palomino Stud
Tri-Chem
Gail Davis
Roblin
Eric Jordan
Berg’s
Brade's Hatchery
Graham
Jamieson
Drive Inn & Catering Services
Hamiota
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the Roblin Review
Roblin Review Ltd
1St Avenue N.W
D.H. Oliphant
M.D. Oliphant
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Ccna
Canada
U.S.A
Makinson
Roblin, Manitoba
John
Karen Makinson
Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
Jakeman Insurance & Real Estate Ltd
Derwent
Jim Short
M.T.S
Westman Media
Brandon
Swan River
Canadian Cancer Society
Gulf
Bill's Farm Service
Roblin Ltd
Frank Maliteare
Edwin Wiebe
Popoff Salvage
St Regis Hotel
Smith St. Winnipeg
Winnipeg Events Ticket Service
St. Regis
Steiger
Kelsey Farm Equipment Ltd
Man
White Steiger Morris Farmking
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