Fire protection costs spark debate in Mountain LGD
Manitoba residents rally for fire protection coverage as Ethelbert police report a Jan 9 house fire in William Hart’s residence. Neighbours saved most contents but the house burned. Pine River 7 miles away did not respond, raising cost share concerns. Consul General appointee Mary Vandenhoff from Stonewall named to Sao Paulo post after 20 years in federal trade and diplomacy.
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Mountain
Ethelbert
William Hart
Pine River
Gary Urbanoski
Urbanoski
Stonewall
South America
Mary Vandenhoff
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Department of Trade, Industry and Commerce
Ottawa
South
Southeast Asia
Boissevain Highways Department to Remain in Town
Mayor Anderson disclosed that the government division will stay in Boissevain along with the District Maintenance Engineer. Brandon remains the main regional office as the province consolidates districts from thirteen to five regions. The piece also notes FRED fire dispatch issues and Souris growing as a film production hub with local crews.
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Boissevain
Highways Department
Anderson
Albert Dreidger
Brandon
Riding Mountain
Russell
Saskatchewan
Souris
Winnipeg
River City Films
Margaret Lawrence
Beaver Creek Pictures
Unionville
Ont
R.M. of Blanshard to pursue legal action over bush incident
The Blanshard council met December 8 in Oak River to discuss unauthorized bush pushing between Sections 14 and 23, the recycling building, and repairs. Council approved contacting lawyers for action, obtaining repair estimates, and requested Hamiota RCMP lay charges under Section 430.
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Blanshard
Oak River
Gill
Argue
Coulson
Greer
Fortune
Lennox
Russell McKague
Cardale
Meighen, Haddad, & Co
Hamiota R.C.M.P
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E Highways Department
Fred
MTS
Don Gabriel
Rapid
Rivers Fire Department
Rapid City
Delmer Kirk
R.M
Bush
Daly Rivers
Rivers
Daly
Department of Highways
Wes Coulson
W. Coulson
Cardale Sales & Services
Council of the
Midwest Recreation District
Armtec Construction Products
Westman Steel Industries
General Operating Fund
Building
Oak River Hockey Club
Preense Council
Joan Shamray
Trails West Motor Inn
18Th Street
North
Anita Perras
Chris Bigford
Ron Karlosky
Janice Earle
Blacksalt
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