Manitoba flood floodway and political clash fade in crisis
Manitobans rally to aid flood victims as Red River floods spark focus on emergency response. Former premier Duff Roblin opens the Winnipeg Floodway while NDP leader Gary Doer faces criticism for political sparring. Farmers face delayed planting as western drought looms and AgPro plans giant grain elevators threatening existing elevators.
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Red River
Legislative Assembly
NDP
Liberal
Gary Doer
Firman
Svewuy
Manitoba
Cavil
Carp
Duff Roblin
Winnipeg
Emergency Management Organization
Mr. Roblin
Duff's
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
United Grain Growers
AgPro
Brandon
Boissevain
UGG
Manitoba Pool
Paterson
Bugs and bears drive Manitoba murder case science
Canadian story notes how forensic entomology helps convict killers in Manitoba. Dr Gail Anderson of Simon Fraser University identifies insects to time deaths in a grand marais bear massacre case. The two men sentenced for the slaying of two black bear cubs remain out on bail as appeals proceed.
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Bugs
Manitoba
Grand Marais
Canada
RCMP
Gail Anderson
Simon Fraser Univer
Burnaby
Grand Marais Bear
Doc Anderson
Gail
Simon Fraser
Forensic Entomology Aims to Pinpoint Time of Death
An interview discusses forensic entomology as a growing field used by police and investigators to determine time of death from insect evidence. Dr Gail Anderson explains analyzing insect life stages from tissue samples to estimate wound age and death timing. The article notes the push for a dedicated forensic entomologist in the province and mentions educators and law enforcement advocate groups.
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