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February 26 2014
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Fighting for a good cause Rolleston relay for life
Weather extremes did not dampen the spirits of those involved in the Rolleston Relay for Life …
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Primary schools in leadership changes
p Rolleston Volunteer Fire Brigade members in full breathing apparatus along with their supporters take part in the Rolleston Relay for Life last weekend. The relay raised $28,000 which will go to support the work of the Cancer Society. For more on the relay see our story on page 3 …
For three Selwyn primary schools the new school year has also marked a change at the helm …
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Another toxic algae site in Selwyn u by Kent Caddick
A second site containing a potentially toxic algae, known to be fatal to animals especially dogs, has been discovered in Selwyn.
Students give it their all
West Melton School had their annual Moa School Triathlon recently with 24 students qualifying for the Lincoln Zone Triathlon …
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The Canterbury District Health board has issued a health warning after the potentially toxic blue-green algae (benthic cyanobacteria) were found in Glentunnel on the Selwyn River. This follows the discovery of the algae in the Selwyn River at the Whitecliffs Domain late last month and both are part of a wide spread algae bloom across a number of Canterbury rivers this summer. Dr Alistair Humphrey
Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, said the algae look like dark brown to black mats and can produce toxins harmful to people and animals. “Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness around the mouth and fingertips,” Dr Humphrey said. “If you experience any of these symptoms, visit your doctor immediately, also let your doctor know if you’ve had
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contact with dark brown/black algal mats or water in this area.” He said reticulated town water supplies are currently safe but no one should drink the water from the river at any time. “Even after boiling the water from the river, it does not remove the toxin therefore should not be consumed.” Animals that show signs of illness after coming into contact with algal mats should be taken to a vet immediately. ¢