Moments in Riding Mountain 2024 nature year in review
Ken Kingdon recounts a year of wildlife near Riding Mountain Manitoba. Highlights include a winter deer fight at a bird feeder, early spring geese bald eagles maple sap and songbird influx, a record turkey flock on Highway 19, warbler diversity, bear activity along park roads and late season grizzly sightings in British Columbia. Field observations from friends on snakes entice reader participation.
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Doreen
Nature
Octopus Lake
Rae
Abbey
Highway 19
RMNP
Highway 10
Clear Lake
Proven Marsh
Mom
Dad
Sable Island
Yukon
Heath
British Columbian
Manitoba Impaired Driving Rules and Penalties Expanded
The Manitoba Highway Traffic Act adopts immediate roadside prohibitions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Penalties include tiered suspensions from 72 hours to 60 days, Driver Safety Rating reductions, possible ignition interlock and mandatory impaired driver assessments, vehicle impoundment, and higher penalties for refusals or failed screenings.
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Manitoba
Canada
Megeteeneatiie Ogaita
Start the New Year by Reading and Staying Motivated
Begin the year with a reading habit to reduce stress boost sleep quality and sharpen focus. Join the library silent book club every other Thursday from 5 to 6 pm bring a book tablet or headphones and enjoy quiet reading time with others.
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Mayo Clinic
Reading challenges to boost self care and rekindle love of books
The piece promotes free reader-friendly challenges to fit into busy lives. Encourages alphabet challenges, monthly or weekly goals, exploring new genres, and re reading favorites. Notes reading includes ebooks and audiobooks and mentions Holly Hart-Harder as head librarian.
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Dave Coombs
Russell
Brian Manns
Ken Kingdon
Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve
Holly Hart-Harder