Theft hits Oakburn and Lac du Bonnet Nativity scene
In brief items report Santa and reindeer silhouettes stolen in Oakburn while a Nativity scene vanished from Abundant Life Chapel in Lac du Bonnet. Willow Creek Colony near Cartwright announces a new hog barn aimed at 1200 sows when completed.
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Santa
Oakburn
Man
Lac du Bonnet
Abundant Life Chapel
Cartwright
Village hires night watch for six month business program
The Village of Birtle hires a night watch person to oversee local businesses during a six month trial. Funding for the initiative comes from several area businesses. Calvin and Dennis Bolduc of Deloraine planted 300 acres of sunflowers last summer.
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Birtle
Calvin
Dennis Bolduc
Deloraine
New Health Facility Funding Backed by Local Councils
The North Cypress and Carberry Councils approve up to $240 000 for a new health facility in Carberry. Pembina Manitou Area Foundation Inc becomes a reality with a ten member board to administer the funds. The Shell Bulk Station in Cartwright moved off site and Shell fuel operations shift to the Killarney office. News deadlines are Monday at 12 Noon.
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North Cypress
Carberry
Pembina Manitou Area Foundation Inc
Shell
Cartwright
Shell Fuel
Killarney
Mitch devastation in Honduras prompts global relief response
The hurricane Mitch disaster in Honduras caused massive floods and landslides, killing thousands and leaving over 8,000 missing and 1.9 million injured. UN relief appeals have raised about 83 million dollars for Honduras with aid from Red Cross and UN agencies while families cope with loss, displacement, and guilt.
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United States
Central America
Mitch
Honduras
Emma
United Nations Office For the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
UN Inter- Agency
Nicaragua
el Salvador
Guatemala
Belize
Red Cross
United Nations
Gazette Holiday Hours for 1998 Final Issue
The Christmas edition announces the Gazette will be the final issue of 1998 with the next on January 5, 1999. Office hours during the holiday are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 25. closed December 31. January 1 closed. regular hours resume January 4, 1999.
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Cypress River School
Gazette
Maria Berry
the Gazette
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