Will a bigger bank be more understanding
A Fred McGuinness column argues bigger banks may not be more understanding. He cites rural branch closures proposed by Royal and Montreal banks and suggests conditions like public hearings and shared branch pricing to protect communities. A Brooks Manitoba report notes newcomers struggle to open accounts amid barriers.
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Royal
Montreal
Paul Martin
McGuinness
Eseeners
Martin
Brooks Bulletin
Brooks
Chamber of Commerce
Fred McGuinness
Brandon
Manitoba unemployment hits 5.7 percent lowest since 1981
Manitoba's seasonally adjusted unemployment fell to 5.7 percent in January from 6.0 percent in December 1997, the lowest since May 1981. Total employment rose to 542,400 with 1997 marking a record average of 538,300 and the province forecasting strong 1998 growth led by construction manufacturing and trade sectors. Industry minister James Downey said job creation declined nationwide in January but Manitoba's rate continued to drop.
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Manitoba
Statistics Canada
Canada
Industry, Trade and Tourism
James Downey
Downey
Miniota Ladies Centennial Bonspiel Hosts Vegas Nite
The Miniota Ladies Centennial Bonspiel ran January 29 to February 1 with 20 rinks including teams from Miniota Birtle Decker Shoal Lake Hamiota Elkhorn and Brandon. Vegas Nite featured dealers and prizes for top money won by Jeff Hall Olive Ann McKean and Bonnie Bryant with a banquet and raffle draws.
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Miniota
Birtle
Decker
Shoal Lake
Hamiota
Elkhorn
Brandon
Vegas
Jeff Hall
Olive Ann McKean
Bonnie Bryant
Chickenpox Outbreak Strains Hospital Infection Control
An uptick in chickenpox cases in recent months strains hospital infection control programs. Hospitals urge visitors with chickenpox to avoid arrival for seven days after rash onset and to notify staff if they develop symptoms within 24 hours of a visit. Patients and children may attend school or daycare if well, as daily exposure remains common among low risk groups.
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Taylor
Marg
Joan
Pat
Gerrie
Dorothy
Tricia
Pam Cole
Jean McKean
Elva Knight
Joan Gurr
Lynda Draper
Sandra Peel
Joan Taylor
Brenda Orr
Dorothy Brown
Pat Leland
Teri Gardham
Heather Leland
Doreen Clark
Donna Brown
Olive McKean
Patti Lougheed
Hamiota Curling Club
Meyers Norris
Penny
Western
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