Manitoba deer and elk saved by emergency feeding program
An emergency feeding program plus improved weather helped thousands of deer and elk in western Manitoba avoid starvation this winter. Officials caution results hinge on May and June fawn survival rates. Don Grays of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation notes funds raised and government support totaling 407,000 for the effort, funded by a deer licence surtax.
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Manitoba
Don Grays
Manitoba Wildlife Federation
Glays
Federation
Rossburn rural budget rises 6.9 percent for 1985
Rural Municipality of Rossburn adopts a 6.9 percent budget increase totaling 777000 dollars for 1985. Farm and residential rates rise to 179.0 mills from 173.0, commercial rates to 217.0 from 210.3, with education costs up 17092 and transportation expenses 20300. Recreation funding includes 45000 in grants for summer jobs and local facility improvements.
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Rossman Lake
Eye Donor Week Proclaimed in Rossburn 1985
Mayor Louis Kurchaba proclaims May 5 to 11 Eye Donor Week in Rossburn. The observance invites residents to pledge sight donation and commit to Lions Eye Bank. People are urged to complete an Organ Donor Card or add the designation on their driver’s license. contact Lions Club or Lions Eye Bank at 204 787-3443 for details.
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Louis Kurchaba
Rossburn
Lions Eye Bank
Lions Club
School board approves 1985 mill rate increase
Russell The Pelly Trail School Board approved a 1985 mill rate increase of 6 mills, raising $154,290.84 due to higher balanced assessments from 1984 to 1985. The March 18 meeting included staff and trustees, with actions on hiring Val Thom, bus contracts, two Career-Start students, and policy updates on transfers and lay offs.
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Michael Cox
John
Enid Cook
Les Andrew
Jim Gerrard
Vince Furman
Bev Geekie
Birdtail River School Division
Transportation Committee
Leonard Goletz
Denis Boscher
Manitoba expands care program with 1.7 million boost
Health Minister Larry Desjardins announces a 1.7 million funding increase for 1985-86 to expand Manitoba's Continuing Care Program. The expansion enhances the Office of Continuing Care, improves home care coordination and placement assessments in personal care homes. In 1984-85, 21 176 Manitobans received home care services. The plan includes better wages and benefits for providers.
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Winnipeg
Larry Desjardins
Office of Continuing Care
Desjardins
Manitoba
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