Retiring Killarney Postmaster T marks 30 years
Ray Green, postmaster at Killarney, retires after three decades with the Weeklies. He began his career in Winnipeg and moved to Killarney in 1975. Pilot Mound undertakes a major waterline replacement to replace rusted sections with a new pipe.
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Ray Green
Killarney
Winnipeg
Pilot Mound
Protest grows over hog barn near Cartwright in Roblin district
Tensions rise as Roblin Rural Municipality residents oppose a proposed hog barn planned about three miles west and just over three miles north of Cartwright. The dispute centers on environmental and community impact and mobilizes local residents and groups.
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R. M
Roblin
Cartwright
Refugee Family to Reside in Carberry Seeks Community Help
A refugee family from Colombia will relocate to Carberry and settle with support from the Carberry United Church. The family currently communicates only in Spanish and integration aid is requested from local residents.
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Columbia
Carberry
Carberry United Church
Manitoba Pharmacist Jim Mitchell Receives Bowl of Hygeia
Roblin pharmacist Jim Mitchell was honored at the Manitoba Pharmaceutical Conference with the Bowl of Hygeia for outstanding community service and pharmacy contributions.
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Roblin
Jim Mitchell
Manitoba Pharmaceutical Conference
Grandstand Fire Destroys Carman Landmark and Society Buildings
A devastating blaze consumed the grandstand at Carman overnight, destroying the historic venue and several Dufferin Agricultural Society buildings nearby. Firefighters battled the flames, with no immediate word on casualties or causes. The loss includes the main stand and multiple storage and display structures. Local officials vow an investigation and community response.
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Dufferin Agricultural Society
Deloraine Opens Multi Purpose Building with Offices
A new multi purpose building on Deloraine's main east west street opens hosting the economic development office a small meeting room and public washrooms for residents and visitors.
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Deloraine
Ranger Ordered to Leave Souris Town Limits
Vern Millar was informed by the Souris Town Council that Ranger the miniature horse must be moved out of the town limits within 30 days.
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Vern Millar
Souris
Ranger
South Interlake Credit Union plans new Whitemouth facility
The South Interlake Credit Union in Whitemouth plans a new facility after outgrowing its current building. The new structure will be three times larger and will add ATM service for members.
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South Interlake Credit Union
Whitemouth
Pembina Co-op Opens New Bulk Plant Near Swan Lake
Pembina Co-op celebrated the official opening of a new bulk plant near Swan Lake on June 5. The 1.2 million litre facility, built in 2001 and replacing three older sites, will serve members for the next twenty years and access EP3000 diesel from the Regina Co-op refinery. Local director comments highlighted efficiency and community ownership. A barbecue followed the ceremonies at the Swan Lake hall.
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Pembina Co-op
Co-op
Swan Lake
Mariapolis
Notre-Dame
Manitou
Dale Pouteau
Emmanuel van de Velde
Regina
Remarked van de Velde
Raymond
Cathy van Woensel
Barry Gosnell
Federated Co-operatives Ltd Board
FCL
Swan Lake Hall
Conrad Durand
Raymond McPherson
Ubald Desrochers
Luc Mangin
Garry Hacault
Andre Remillard
Don Jordan
Duane Smith
Peace Garden To Host 9 11 Memorial Cairn With WTC Steel
Manitoba Premier Gary Doer announces a cairn at the International Peace Garden to mark the 9 11 anniversary. Steel girders from the World Trade Centre will form the memorial near Peace Chapel, with a book of victims and origin nations on display. Canadian National and Kleysen Transport will move the steel from New York to Winnipeg, via transfer points and trucks. The Peace Garden covers 2 300 acres on the Manitoba North Dakota border.
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Peace Garden
Manitoba
Gary Doer
International Peace Garden
United States
Doer
World Trade Centre
Winnipeg
Kleysen Transport
Canadian National
Concord
Ant
Boissevain
Manitoba-North Dakota
Souris Valley School Board Sets Amalgamation Plans
Souris Valley School Division met May 22 2002 to form Southwest Horizon School Division effective July 1 2002 elect trustees in October 2002 appoint officers hire a secretary treasurer and review governance bylaws. The board discussed office location with Antler River and approved staffing and resignations.
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Souris Valley
Southwest Horizon
Doug Cowan
Rick Pettinger
Antler River
Newdale Colony
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