Manitoba adopts highway litter control pilot program
The province unveils the first sign for Adopt-a-Highway along highway 59 from the Winnipeg Floodway to Birds Hill Provincial Park. The Independent Order of Foresters adopts an eight kilometre section and will clean it three times yearly with support from the Department of Highways.
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Highway 59
Winnipeg Floodway
Birds Hill
Independent Order of Foresters
IOF
Albert Driedger
Department of Highways
Driedger
Roblin group to open food bank with church support
The Roblin Ministerial Association plans a community food bank hosted at the fire hall starting Sept 15 with evening drop offs and distribution on Sept 17. Organizers aim to assist families amid hardship though exact need and response remain uncertain. Local stores and churches will supply non perishables and infant and family kits guided by Winnipeg Harvest.
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Roblin
Jan Temple-Jones
Floyd Martens
Roblin Ministerial Association
Temple-Jones
Knox United Church
Winnipeg Harvest
Food Bank
Rabies Reports Fall Short of Expectations in Region
Agriculture Canada Veterinarian Dr. Murray Martin said fewer than expected rabies calls were received. The first local rabies case in over a year appeared mid June near Sifton as provincial cases rose, yet Martin anticipated a wider outbreak.
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Agriculture Canada
Murray Martin
Sifton
Martin
Rabies Reports Decline With Rabid Animal Caution
Two rabies cases were reported locally but only one has since been confirmed in the Roblin area. The virus spreads through bites, primarily by wild animals like foxes and skunks. Factors for the drop include grain in fields and reluctance to report suspected cases to avoid animal destruction and quarantine. Quarantined animals go to double fenced enclosures. vaccinated pets stay three months inside, unvaccinated six months. Public urged to vaccinate pets and beware of strange animals.
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Roblin
Martin
Duous
Roblin studies waste to curb growing garbage
Diane Beattie completed a Roblin waste management survey weighing summer garbage output. The study shows about 940 000 kilograms yearly with residential and business contributions and highlights strong support for recycling programs and curbside options.
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Roblin
Diane Beattie
Beattie
Termine
Shell River
Hillsburg
Lin District
Iealth Centre
RM of
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