Feasibility study continues for Miniota River Valley project
The Miniota Assiniboine Project committee advances a feasibility study on traffic trends and tourism potential to build a business plan for heritage development. fundraising plans include possible entertainer Tom Jackson. a formal meeting with area chiefs is planned for June to finalize land use and age sites amid ongoing funding discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Hanlin
Gwen Snell
Winnipeg
Tom Jackson
Jackson
Irene Armitage
Wasteste
Miniota
Assiniboine
Assiniboine River
Saskatoon
Saas
Minio
Larry Walker
Atcentenia Tics Pal
Sylvia
Larry
Youth Entrepreneur Project boosts self employment for youth
Wheat Belt Community Futures partners with HRDC to train 14 youths aged 18 to 29 in 10 weeks of entrepreneurial basics including business plans marketing and record keeping. The pilot aims to help start new businesses and connect youth with financial support, open to the eastern region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheat Belt
Human Resources Development Canada
HRDC
Darren Maginel
Human Resource Centre
Brandon
Estrian
al Gordon
Wheat Belt Community Futures
Department of Western Diversification
Wheat Belt Cfdc
Georgette Hutler
District Bridge and Cribbage Winners Reported in April Events
District happenings note April bridge winners Frank Jones and runner up Kae Armitage at the Drop In on April 16. Cribbage winners April 20 were Frank Jones and runner up Kae Armitage. PMA meeting attendees included David and Dorothy Howard Arnie and Ruth Andrews Murray and Bev Peel with a 25 year plaque to the Peel couple. Family hosted retirement celebration for Bob Peel at Colonial Inn Brandon with attendees Brian and Joan Peel Jeffery and Landon of Virden Craig and Leanne Peel and children Lyndsi Colin of erg Laurie and fever and children Mark and Troy of Deloraine. Muriel Stowe returned from Memphis visit. Brodie Noah born April 21 at Hamiota District Hospital to Dean Sorenson and Carol Hachey. 4-H Achievement Night set for Miniota April 28. Local visits note Ralph and Linda Heaman Miniota Tim and Tracy Heaman Red Deer and Annette Heaman Virden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Dean
Brandon
Frank Jones
Kae Armitage
Portage la Prairie
David
Dorothy Howard
Arnie
Ruth Andrews
Murray
Bev Peel
Margaret
Angela
Chelsey
Memphis
Tennesee
Dean Sorenson
Carol Hachey
Brodie Noah
Brodie
Parkissimo Ruth Leland Attends Funeral in Brandon
Parkissimo Ruth Leland and Dorothy Forsyth traveled to Brandon on Monday April 20 to attend the funeral of Marjorie Hackenschmidt, a longtime friend of Dorothy. Also on April 12 Millie Attwood joined Sharon McKenzie at Hamiota for Tom Stewart’s 80th birthday celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Leland
Dorothy Forsyth
Brandon
Marjorie Hackenschmidt
Dorothy’s
Millie Attwood
Sharon McKenzie
Hamiota
Tom Stewart
Michelle Laxdal
Jean Cook
Michelle
Scott Greer
Bert
May Hearn
Katie Sparks
Advertising Deadlines Set For Production Schedule
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the Hamiota Echo
Miniota River
Penny Ogee
Lepeiet
Miniota Community Center
Ralph
Linda Heaman
Tim
Tracy
Karri
William
Red Deer
Annette Heaman
Logan
Virden
Sam
Marlene McGibney
Irene Cole
Parkissimo
Oak River
Crandall
United
Igatty
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