Weeklies report oil survey near Whitewater Lake
An Alberta NorEx crew conducted several days of seismic work on the southeast shore of Whitewater Lake to determine if oil lies beneath the ground.
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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 2002
Page
2
An Alberta NorEx crew conducted several days of seismic work on the southeast shore of Whitewater Lake to determine if oil lies beneath the ground.
Barbara Janzen of Boissevain marked her 105th birthday on March 15. Born Barbara Dyck, she immigrated from Russia in 1924 and first settled in Plum Coulee before moving to the Boissevain area.
The council approves a new hog operation at NE 21-1-16 featuring four barns linked by a central hallway. The feeder setup supports a 10,400-head capacity and outlines the project layout.
CN proposes an overpass for Harte District in North Cypress with a 26 foot concrete deck and a one year build time. The project would require about 50 000 yards of dirt for risers and includes an extended siding in the Harte area. It notes extended sidings as ideal for mega elevators.
Al's Café in Carberry shuts its doors. Present owners Helen and Ken Betle ran the business for 23 years, preserving a local staple.
Effective April 2 the Crystal City Waste Disposal Grounds will be fully manned with access allowed only in the presence of the site manager.
Roof repairs for the Cartwright skating rink are estimated at 29000 dollars. Funds were raised from selling old aluminum and an ice machine, plus a donation from the Community Centre Ladies and a loan from the R M of Roblin.
In harsh cold 1900 anglers compete at the Lac du Bonnet Ice Challenge. Six year old Cass Christiak of Steinbach wins the top prize of $20,000 with a 23.75 lb pike aided by his father.
Transportation minister Steve Ashton announced Manitoba will require a minimum nine month learning period for new learner licence holders beginning April 1 as the second GDL initiative. Supervising drivers must have at least two years experience. the rule excludes those with prior Class 7 licences or motorcycle permits.
Manitoba announces a 10 percent cut in the residential ESL saving homeowners 10 million in 2002 and lowering residential mill rates to 6.64 while commercial rates drop to 16.5. The move follows prior tax credit increases and aims to ease reassessment impacts.
The DHAC 3 met in Glenboro on March 4 with members Fraser Camrass Ehnes Paulson Spencer Kozak Clark Shaw Campbell Maendel and attendees Rakai Obach and Walker. Pam Walker presented on Early Childhood Development and reviewed region initiatives while a report from Hyra on Smoke Free Places and 14 schools with the Biggest Rip Off display drew responses. The council discussed adding a Health Auxiliary member to each DHAC and reviewed the Client's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities amid questions at the Community Issues Round Table.
Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non profit fostering environmental responsibility and community involvement through a nationwide friendly competition. It emphasizes tidiness, visual appeal of parks and streets, heritage preservation, and an improved quality of life with provincial judges awarding 1 to 4 blooms at fall ceremonies.
Readout lists winners in vocal, speech, and musical theatre across grades from 4 to 12. Recipients include Sarah Cory, Brody DeBaets, Shanley Mowat, Megan Abernethy, Larissa Boyd, Ainsley Walleyn, Leah Shewfelt, Miranda Walleyn, and others with trophies and scholarships. Recommendations highlight Walleyn and Horton. The festival continues in Glenboro, April 15 19 2002, featuring piano Suzuki strings and visual arts.
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