Ontario Power Gen cuts URL funding prompts closure shock
Ontario Power Generation Inc ends funding for the Underground Research Laboratory triggering its shutdown in Lac du Bonnet, affecting 74 workers and depriving AECL of a $175,000 grant in lieu of taxes. The Souris Snowtracker derby drew 668 entrants with Keith Wells taking first prize of $1,000.
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Ontario Power Generation Inc
Underground Research Laboratory
Lac du Bonnet
AECL
Souris
Keith Wells
Jersey to be Displayed at Doc Bonar Arena
Don Dietrich’s 32 Black Hawk jersey returns to Deloraine in Doc Bonar Arena where it will be shown in a special display case.
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Don Dietrich
Black Hawk
Doc Bonar
Deloraine
Portage la Prairie taxi bid after 911 call ends in sleep
An emergency call from a MacGregor residence about a murder led police to a land location near MacGregor where they found the caller sleeping. He admitted abusing 911 to obtain a ride to Portage la Prairie and was educated on proper emergency use. The Creekside Hideaway Hotel in Treheme opens with 156 lounge seats and 120 banquet seats. Frank McKay wins Volunteer of the Year at the Pilot Mound & District Chamber annual meeting.
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MacGregor
Portage la Prairie
Creekside Hideaway
Treheme
Pilot Mound & District
Travel Club Cancels Europe Trip Over War Fears
The GLH Cultural Travel Club of Roblin cancels a 12 day European tour to London Paris and Rome due to concerns about terrorist threats and potential conflict with Iraq. More than 50 students and 14 chaperones shift plans to a Canadian route visiting Quebec City Montreal and Toronto.
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Iraq
GLH
Roblin
Europe
London
Paris
Rome
Quebec City
Montreal
Toronto
Nigerian Letter Scam Warning and Treherne Police Report
Treherne RCMP notes warn readers about the Nigerian advance fee scam. The report lists incidents in Treherne, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Rathwell, and Glenboro, including thefts, assaults, impaired driving, poaching, vandalism, vehicle damage, and a vehicle pursuit, urging tips to Crime Stoppers.
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Notre Dame Hospital
Somerset
Manitou
Centennial Hall
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Manitoba
Treherne
Legion
Highway 2
Holland
Betty Christie Nominated For Women Of Distinction Award
Betty Christie earns a place among seventeen nominees for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards and Banquet set for March 13 at the Brandon Keystone Center. Her work spans Lifeline senior services, Glenboro handivan, Seniors Independent Services, and local volunteer leadership.
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Betty Christie
Women of Distinction
Nadine
Betty
Alison Lindbloom
Wawanesa
Belmont
Baldur
Cypress River
Glenboro
Hospital Board
Bgtw Health Board
South Westman Regional Health Authority
Assiniboine Regional Health Authority
Stubbs
Brandon Keystone Center
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Treherne R.C.M.P. Report
Community Office
Pembina Valley
Nigeria
Treherne Lodge
Rathwell
Manitoba Conservation’s
Glenboro South Cypress
S & Rrif
Crocus Investment
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation
Cypress River Credit Union
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