Sobeys Purchases Russell's IGA Store
Sobeys buys Russell's IGA in a deal that consolidates Canadian grocery presence. Sobeys operates or franchises over 1,300 stores across 10 provinces, strengthening its leading position in food distribution.
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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 2003
Page
2
Sobeys buys Russell's IGA in a deal that consolidates Canadian grocery presence. Sobeys operates or franchises over 1,300 stores across 10 provinces, strengthening its leading position in food distribution.
The Regional Health Authority Central Manitoba Inc. announces Neil Walker as chief executive. Walker currently serves as Senior Vice-President for the Central Region with oversight of Client Services.
Boissevain and partner Autley of England crowned champions of the 2003 Communities in Bloom International Challenge Small Category at the event.
Irvin Goodon of Goodon Industries leads a project at the south entrance of Boissevain to open a Chicken Chef franchise with manager Brad Vanbeselaere of Deloraine. The group also seeks to build a motel and is negotiating with Super 8 and Days Inn.
At a crowded meeting in Birtle citizens demanded clear answers on hospital services and a public statement from Sorsensen and the AAHA. The crowd called for openness and questioned ARHA practices, urging a newspaper story with hard facts and honest responses.
The Knox United Church in Clearwater marks its 110th anniversary on October 19. The current building, erected in 1893, cost $1625 to construct.
Hartney Manitoba event draws about 400 attendees for a beef on a bun fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association.
Anna D. Sproule of Virden claimed a Lotto 6/49 prize totaling 76 606.30 dollars in the latest draw. The win adds a notable payout to the town's lottery record.
The Manitoba Geographical Names program compiled a volume listing over 4000 WW2 casualties with lake and place names commemorating each. Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 71 presents a copy to Glenboro Library to educate youth about the cost paid for safety and peace.
Health Minister Dave Chomiak launches the 2003 influenza and pneumonia immunization campaign at Winnipeg's Sharon Home. He urges at risk groups to get vaccinated and notes vaccines are free for seniors 65 plus, the immunocompromised, health care workers, and others. Pneumococcal vaccines are also free for seniors and at risk individuals. Vaccination aims for 90 percent coverage with clinics available in October and November.
Shannon of Country Lane Miniatures placed in the top ten in a 30 entrant field at a Tulsa show. She competed in four events including a 1950s themed Liberty Class with Brody Jones of Douglas, where costumes drew crowds though no placing. Shannon also earned 11th in Driving Class among 26 entrants while the trip boosted the family business expanding sales to Canada, the United States, and overseas.
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