Russell District Hospital appeals to limit nonurgent ER use
The Russell District Hospital Board urges the public to limit emergency department visits to urgent cases and to use doctors offices for routine or minor issues. It cites costs and resource strain from 70 to 80 percent of out patient visits being nonurgent and describes potential savings by appropriate facility use.
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Blackflies by Peter Hessel
The author ventures an informal look at a tough insect season and his battle with blackflies. He notes about 37 species, each with distinct attack zones from scalp to under clothing, expressing frustration and humorous resignation about the pests.
Blackfly Onslaught Signals Seasonal Battle At Creekside Home
A resident recalls the annual blackfly invasion from late April to early June as billions of insects descend by the creek. They attack exposed skin, make life near the water unbearable, and prompt talk of drastic measures before the season ends and mosquitoes take over.
Insurance trouble hits prairie fairs and carnivals
Saskatchewan and Manitoba agricultural societies face liability insurance gaps as carnivals struggle to secure affordable coverage. Prominent organizers like Westgard, Deveson, and Kontz describe pool plans, group policies, and last minute renewals as fairs rely on gates and grants.
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Agricultural Society
Canadian Association of Exhibitions
Calgary
Carnival
Ag Society
Prairie
Saskatchewan Agricultural Societies
Gerry Nestgard
Estevan
Westgard
Manitoba
Morris Deveson
Deveson
Alberta
Reg Kontz
Kontz
Food tax proposal floated by Mayer draws criticism across parties
Wheat Boars minister Unarne Mayer floated the idea of a food tax as a way to fund grain support, with Conservative MPs Lee Clark and Stan Schellenberger weighing in. Critics say the plan would hurt consumers, burden processors, require a new bureaucracy, and fail to reach farmers directly. They warn of political fallout and questions about temporary tax rhetoric becoming permanent.
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Unarne Mayer
Lee Clark
Brandon-Souris
Grain Stabilization Fund
Winnipeg
Mayer
Canada
Ranenena
Saskatchewan
Stan Schellenberger
Manitoba
St Tle
Charlie Mayer
Mohawk explores wood waste to fuel blend EM Unleaded
Mohawk Oil Co. Ltd plans a new higher octane blend EM Unleaded that combines its gasoline with five percent methanol and three percent ethanol. Ethanol demand is tight as a Canadian barley and corn plant runs at capacity. Meyer cites one million tonnes of alder and willow waste yearly, yielding 200-300 litres of ethanol per tonne, with other routes from softwood sawdust and a Russian wood to ethanol network.
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Mohawk Oil Co. Ltd
Mohawk
Ocelothemical
Kitimat
B.C
Art Meyer
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Medosa
Man
Lotech Corp
Meyer
Russia
Heart Fund in Russell tops the $3200 mark
The Manitoba Heart Foundation thank volunteers for a February door to door campaign in Russell raising 3269.36. Local convenors organized four Russell sections and country canvassers contributed to this community effort in fighting cardiovascular disease.
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Heart Fund
Russell
Manitoba Heart Foundation
Lorraine Flandra
Judy Preston
Joan Rowat
Keri Wlock
Donnie Dunn
Betty Walchuk
Verna Lapka
Elaine Burgess
Donna Reid
Alice Coulter
Joan Madrigga
Lorraine Ki
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