Flu Clinic Set at Rossburn Health Unit on Oct 29
The Manitoba Lung Association urges seniors and at risk groups to receive flu shots. Rossburn Health Unit hosts a flu clinic October 29 from 10 00 a m to 3 30 p m. For details call Jan at 859 2485. The flu is a contagious illness with symptoms such as headaches body aches sore throat cough and fatigue.
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Halloween Safety Tips and Influenza Advice from Manitoba Health
Practical Halloween guidance focuses on visibility and trip prevention with light costumes reflective tape face paint and preplanned routes. Public health officials urge influenza awareness noting high risk groups seniors and those with chronic conditions should get immunized with annual shots.
Prairie kindness shines after Biggar train derailment
Daryl Hasein, Bigger Independent publisher and local EMT, recalled the September derailment near Biggar that injured 69 and killed one. He praised rapid, coordinated emergency response, central dispatch, and ongoing training, urging editors to ensure strong EMT coverage and mock disaster drills.
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Via Rail
Biggar
RCMP
Saskatoon
Biggar Hospital
David Morrison
Brewster Tours
Biggar Independent
Morrison
Fred McGuinness
Brandon
Wranglers 4-H Achievement Meeting on Oct 11
The Riding Mountain Wranglers held their annual 4-H Achievement and organizational meeting on October 11 in the skating arena with 15 members completing requirements. Evaluator praised member progress and parental support. Danika Dinko led as top judge, Elmer Kaskin judged records, Samantha Cottingham and Broden Porter earned top record sheet and book.
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Riding Mountain Wranglers
Danika Dinko
Elmer Kaskin
Samantha Cottingham
Broden Porter
Manitoba Remembrance Day Act amended to honor veterans
Changes to the Manitoba Remembrance Day Act follow suggestions from veteran associations consumers employees and business owners. The amendments stress Remembrance Day is a day of commemoration not a holiday to honor Manitobans and Canadians for wartime and international contributions.
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