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    Did you know? Saskatchewan is adding 120 training seats for nurses, for a total of 640 seats. More than 96% of our nursing graduates expect their first nursing job to be in Saskatchewan. Soil Quality and Emissions Heavy Metals Study in the Creighton and Flin Flon AreaManitoba Conservation, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, conducted surface soil testing in Flin Flon and Creighton in August 2006. Several elements, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, copper, thallium, selenium, zinc and mercury were found to be above recommended soil quality guidelines at a number of sites. A preliminary health risk assessment has estimated that the risk to human health is likely low, but that a more comprehensive assessment is needed. A further human health risk assessment is underway and should be completed by the fall of 2008.
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A report by Manitoba Conservation. Manitoba Conservation information on the ecosystem in the Flin Flon and Creighton area. Health Canada information about biomonitoring of substances that pose a health risk. Saskatchewan's health system monitors and addresses environmental health concerns. Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting provides information about the soil study and related information. Operator of the the mine in the Flin Flon / Creighton area. Public health officials monitor and enforce standards for health protection. Protects and manages Saskatchewan environmental and natural resources. |
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