Farm accident survivor rebuilding a life after loss
The 1977 Wiebe farm accident near La Crete Alberta left 13 year old Bill without a right arm after a feed chopper belt injury. He later became an FCC appraiser in Abbotsford BC and advocates farm safety through Canadian Agricultural Safety Week.
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Scott
John Ryan
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Canadian Agriculture Safety Association
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Farm Accident Costs Highlighted by Canada Study
A twelve year Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program study finds the average cost of each agricultural workplace death exceeds 250000 dollars and permanent disability costs of 143000 dollars. The annual economic burden from agricultural injuries in Canada is estimated between 200 million and 300 million dollars.
Roblin Library Hosts June July Reading Marathon Winners
The Roblin and District Library reports 134 books read in June and July by junior members. Top readers were Rayne Nykyforak with 24 books, Jessica Coulter with eight, and Ally Bussett with two. Story Time continues August Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 30 p.m. and Whale Rider DVD available to borrow until October. Library closes September 14 15 for a full book rotation.
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Rayne Nykyforak
Jessica Coulter
Ally Bussett
Roblin & District Library Board
Alliance Atlantis
Roblin & District
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