CN crossing upgrade planned near Oakner on Hwy 21
The CN railway crossing on Highway 21 near Oakner will be upgraded as part of a federal 2.6 million plan to improve safety at 24 Canadian crossings. The project will include crossing gates, with up to 80 percent funded by the federal government and the rest shared by railway, municipalities, or provinces. Manitoba Highways covers the remainder for the Oakner site. No completion date is given.
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VCRs to converse with Alice hint at future tech
In a Lewiston Tribune column, Bill Hall imagines talking to a future VCR named Alice that can schedule recordings via interactive cable. He recalls early computer struggles, notes faster progress, and reflects on how machines may ease daily life while posing new habits and chores.
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Manitoba Premier Declares Volunteer Week 2000 Awards
Premier Gary Doer proclaims April 9 to 15 as Volunteer Week in Manitoba and urges nominations for the Premier's Volunteer Service Award. Nominations close February 25 with a panel selecting 10 volunteers and three community groups. Awards luncheon planned April 11 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.
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