Border schooling proposal from Manitoba and Saskatchewan boards
Manitoba and Saskatchewan school boards submit a cross border schooling proposal to the education ministers. Manitoba divisions involved include Antler River Fort La Bosse Intermountain Pelly Trail and Swan Valley with aims for the 2002 03 school year.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Ministers of Education
Antler River
Fort la Bosse
Intermountain
Pelly Trail
Swan Valley
Second Deloraine Duck Race Raises Funds for Wee R Daycare
The second annual Deloraine Duck Race occurred this past week on Canada Creek at Lake Metigoshe. About 200 ducks traveled downstream and raised just over $2,200 for Wee R Special Daycare.
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Canada Creek
Lake Metigoshe
Winnipeg River Hosts World Youth Exchange Program
Sagkeeng First Nation Powerview Pine Falls and St Georges host a World Youth project with Canadian Polish and Ukrainian students. Participants live with host families and volunteer with local businesses before traveling to Poland for further life experiences.
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Sagkeeng First Nation
Powerview
Pine Falls
St. Georges
Winnipeg River
Poland
Holland to Build Windmill for Tourist Attraction
The Holland Chamber of Commerce announced plans to construct a windmill in the community aimed at boosting tourism and supporting local businesses. The project seeks to attract visitors and promote economic activity.
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Holland
Holland Chamber of Commerce
The
Chamber of Commerce
Semi-Truck Wreck Off Hwy 5 Near Carberry
A semi-truck and trailer collided after a tire blowout on Highway 5 north of Carberry. The driver survived as the rig toppled into a ditch and into trees, ending up upside down.
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Hwy #5
Carberry
New CEO named for Central Region Health firm
Rene Comte was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Central Region Health. He previously served as interim CEO for several months and held the VP of Planning role at the RHA. Comte has more than thirty years in health care leadership.
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The
Central Region Health
Rene Comte
Comte
RHA
Daryl Bjornson and Rob Brown Join Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services
Daryl Bjornson of Glenboro and Rob Brown of Wawanesa have accepted positions with Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services. Both graduated from Manitoba Emergency Services College on April 27, 2001, and completed a two week Airport Crash Rescue Course. They begin June 4 with fellow graduates.
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Daryl Bjornson
Glenboro
Rob Brown
Wawanesa
Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services
Daryl
Rob
Manitoba Emergency Services College
Saskatoon
Glenboro South Cypress
Garth McIntyre
Bjorn Enterprises
Steve
Corey Bjornson
Wawanesa Fire Department
Changes Proposed To Strengthen Local Elections Legislation
Minister Jean Friesen introduces Bill 38 Local Authorities Election Amendment Act to tighten municipal and school board elections. It requires six months non resident ownership to vote in municipal elections, extends mail vote application to 14 days, and streamlines elector lists and forms to align with provincial procedures.
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Jean Friesen
Friesen
Jennifer Steele Receives RCMP Merit for Crime Prevention
Acknowledged for aiding an arrest in a break and enter case Jennifer Steele helped prompt the guilty plea for attempted break and enter and earned a Certificate of Merit from the RCMP. She aided investigations by providing details that led to implicated suspects in Virden Oak Lake and Kenton.
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RCMP
Jennifer
Virden
Oak Lake
Kenton
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Wawanesa Collegiate
North Dakota State University
Botineau
Wawanesa Mutual
Carolyn
Saskatchewan Prairie
Jennifer Steele
RRSP
S & Rrif’s
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation
Ethical Funds
Crocus Investment Funds
Cypress River Credit Union
Cypress River
Baldur
Baidur
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