Banks must improve PR amid merger fallout and community hurt
McGuinness laments bank closures and high service charges in rural Canada. He cites Beiseker and Roblin as examples where customers felt abandoned as chartered banks pull out or reduce services. He argues public relations and fair practices are needed during Royal Montreal merger discussions and bank transitions.
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Jill
Royal Montreal
Rick Simpson
Roblin
Halley Furniture
the Royal
Ion
Roblin Review
Simpson
Canad
Canada
Winnipeg
McGuinness
Lance
Brandon
Village of Hamiota Discusses Budget Amends and Debentures
Council held a special meeting on March 26 to amend the budget with 48000 for water main repair and 40000 for sewer line work. A debenture of 60000 was prepared to be repaid at about 10000 yearly at 5 percent, with By-laws 3/98 4/98 5/98 6/98 advancing through readings. Stirling Enterprises tender accepted for some work.
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Hamiota
CAO
Council
Stirling Terprises
McConnell 4-H Bingo Dance Reminder
McConnell 4 H beef club plans its annual bingo dance at Hamilton Elementary School on Friday April 24 at 7 30 p m. The event includes a Chinese auction and post dance refreshments with highway cleanup on Saturday May to follow.
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McConnell 4-H Club
Colin Beamish
McConnell 4-H Beef Club
Beapins
Hamiotalementary School
Detachment Welcomes New RCMP Staff To Hamiota
Constables Elizabeth Porter and Don Coker began duties on April 14 at the Hamiota RCMP detachment. Porter, from Shoal Lake, returns from maternity leave after seven years on the force. Coker, a Kenora native, just completed 27 weeks of training in Regina and is posted to Hamiota with his wife and daughter, planning community involvement.
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Wanda Strachan
Elizabeth Porter
Don Coker
Hamiota
RCMP
Cst
Porter Currentl
Shoal Lake
Keith Fleury
Force
Porter
Thompson
Kingston
Ont
Minnedosa
Coker
Kenora
Regina
Grand Opening Event Teases New Facilities This Spring
The article notes a spring grand opening for the new facilities. It invites readers to learn details about the Community Donation Program or soil testing by contacting Oakner MPE staff at 764-2661.
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Manitoba Pool Elevators
Westco
Oakner
MPE
Kenton
NH3
Brad
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Garth Sazaras
Eldiny
Shayman’s Welding & Machining
Westco Fertilizer
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