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Manitoba drivers, be aware of 4-H cleanup crews this weekend

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Those heading out to the cabin this weekend should be on the lookout for 4-H cleanup crews along highways and roads.

The annual cleanup campaign will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.

The province advises that drivers use extra caution when travelling as volunteers will be marking the sides of highways and roads. Participants will be wearing high-visibility vests and areas being cleaned will be marked with signage.

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Last year 13 4-H clubs cleaned nearly 100 kilometres of highways and roads.

The rain date for the cleanup will be June 3.

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