Digby couple aid Botswana work with CUSO volunteers
A letter from Mrs. Maurice Digby summarizes Wayne and Phyllis Digby's voluntary service in Botswana with CUSO. They live on minimal funds, work in education and development, and face challenges including communication, drought, foot and mouth disease, and cattle tick control, with Phyllis teaching and Wayne assisting at a distance from the field.
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Maurice Digby
Wayne
Phyllis Digby
Botswana
Phyllis
C.U.S.O
C.u.s.co
Unqoote
Check Cattle Condition Now Warns Vets Amid Winter
With over two months of winter ahead, veterinarians urge farmers to assess herd health and feed supplies. In the Winnipeg area and Interlake, shortages of good forage have caused malnutrition and some deaths. Vet Mike Sheridan of Selkirk says cattle still in fair shape should receive the best forage and a generous supply to avoid moldy feed.
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Winnipeg
Interlake
Mike Sheridan
Selkirk
Sheridan
Cattle malnutrition warns of calving problems and needs care
A veterinary specialist outlines winter feed strategies for Alberta herds noting that poor forage or low energy rations deplete fat reserves and trigger onset of weakness, with calves likely small and replacement heifers culled. Signs include prominent spines, rough coats, bloat tendency, and weak manure.
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Sheridan
New Souvenir Stamp Collection From Canada Post
Postmaster General Jean-Jacques Blais announced that all 32 stamps issued by Canada Post in 1977 will be in the department souvenir collection. He called the collection one of the best values in philatelic products.
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Blais
Canada
Philatelic
Confederation Heights
Ottawa
Ontario
Jean-Jacques Blais
Canada Post
Hobby Lobby opens for Manitoba seniors crafts buyers
Community notice announces Hobby Lobby a non profit shop inviting seniors over 65 or retired crafters to sell handmade goods. Suppliers mail items with price lists to 320 Sherbrook St Winnipeg receipts issued on arrival and monthly payment follows sales.
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Hobby Lobby
Manitoba
Sherbrook St
Winnipeg
Portage Ave
Town Council Meeting February 9 Roblin
The Town of Roblin regular council meeting on February 9 was attended by the mayor and all councillors. The accounts were approved for payment and lottery licenses issued for Pioneer Trail Blazers No 83 with a $50 prize, A-Roblin Minor Hockey No 82 with a $150 prize, and Commercial Hockey No 85 with a $100 prize.
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Pioneer Trail Blazers
A - Roblin
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Larry Perpar
Roblin Motor Hotel
Attach
J.D. Lla
Robln
Man
Kozmeniuk
Kozmeniuk Hardware Ltd
Alberta
Brian Moffat
Gus Konefal
Jim Cramer
MDA
Donna Buick
Valerie Baumung
Beryl Baumung
Brandon
Roblin
Sun Life
Jack Dow
Russell
Chargex
Pembridge
Siad
Sa. YD
Amsrocg
Econom Ca Eas
Suren
Beaver
Plainsman
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