Fire destroys Pembina Co op Garage in Altamont
A blaze on July 31 gutted the Pembina Co op Garage in Altamont, destroying the building and its contents. Three full time workers and one part time were on site. The loss is estimated at $500000.
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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 2002
Page
2
A blaze on July 31 gutted the Pembina Co op Garage in Altamont, destroying the building and its contents. Three full time workers and one part time were on site. The loss is estimated at $500000.
A break in targeted the Government Services Maintenance Yard in Rivers and the R. M. of Daly shop. Tools were stolen from the yard and construction signs were taken from the Daly shop.
A 51 year-old man pulled a loaded rifle on a pool dispute at the Bissett Hotel on July 26. The manager was struck with the gun butt and a waitress nearly fell victim as police traced the suspect to a camper and later a roadblock, leading to multiple charges.
The Town of Carberry council gave first reading to a by law requiring every residence to be numbered in conspicuous well lit places visible from the road. House numbers must be at least four inches high.
Restaurant and hotel owners in Roblin shut doors on August 6 and 7 to protest a town council smoking ban plan. They claim the move could cut revenue by fifteen to thirty percent.
On July 13 2002 Treherne transitions from village to town status under amendments to the Municipal Act. The change formalizes a new local government structure and branding for Treherne.
Westman Communications Group will launch Digital Cable TV to Birtle Hamiota Rossburn and Shoal Lake as part of a new service rollout.
Cypress River Comets travel to Thompson for the Senior B Provincial Championship and clinch the title. Key players Wytiick, Billaney, Seafoot, and McNish star as they topple Souris, Thompson, and Carillon clubs in round robin, semis, and final to end the season with a championship.
The Glenberry Desert Classic held August 3 and 4 at Glenboro and Carberry courses sees Brandon players atop both men and women flights. Mike Martin wins Men's Championship Flight with 144, while Chris Coulter leads Ladies Championship Flight at 163. closests to the pin honor goes to Mike Martin and Terry Edkins.
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