Snowmobilers embark on fourth annual MS Society fund drive
Up to 25 snowmobilers start the Great Canadian Snowmobile Ride Charitable Association trek from Roseau Minnesota January 19 to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis research and patient services. They head to Kenora Ontario Roblin and Russell joining Tween Valley Sno Riders for an evening banquet and pledges aimed at surpassing 1988’s $33,000.
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MS Society of Canada
Roseau
Minnesota
Polaris
Lake of the Woods
Kenora
Ontario
Roblin
Tween Valley Sno
Russell
Dale Rands
Tween Valley Sno Riders
Nancy Belcher
Belcher
MS Society
Brandon
Roblin Area Urges Spring Moisture For Crops
A Manitoba agronomist warns that despite a white Christmas the Roblin area still needs significant spring rain to replenish soil moisture. Keith Watson of Manitoba Agriculture says gradual thaw and early April showers could restore moisture, with an inch of rain more helpful than snow. Oil seed crops face the worst risk without moisture, while wheat may fare better in dry spells.
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Roblin
Keith Watson
Manitoba Agriculture
Watson
Manitoba drought aid denied to Roblin area producers
Manitoba says no drought relief for Roblin area farmers as the Livestock Drought Assistance Program uses forage yields to award payments. Several RMs fall below 80 percent threshold, while others surpass it. appeals limited to municipalities, with a review committee to reassess rates.
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Manitoba Crop
Wilson
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
National Non-Smoking Week 1989 Drives Smoke Free Youth Message
The week runs Jan 12 to Jan 18 with the theme Children & Smoking. MICSH chair Pat Miles urges parents teachers and children to curb smoking to keep the Class of 2000 smoke free and supports stronger fines for selling tobacco to minors. Roblin schools had no events. Goose Lake High remains smoke free since February.
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Pat Miles
MICSH
Miles