Plugged In Weather Drives Shift To Warmer Transport
During last week severe cold hit with temperatures at minus forty four Celsius. Vehicles not plugged in faced starting trouble while bicycles faded from streets. As the cold persists readers are reminded that spring is approaching in a few months.
First Annual Snow Sculpting Contest in Hamiota Area
A joint effort by the Mid- West Arts Council and the Midwest Recreation District launches the First Annual Snow Sculpting Contest. Runs Feb 2 to Feb 14 in Hamiota Miniota Oak River and Kenton with a $5 site fee. eight by eight foot sites. basic tools allowed. no frames. decorations allowed. Oakden’s Jewellery of Hamiota donates the grand champion trophy. registration deadline Feb 1. contact the recreation office at 764-2374.
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Gwen Snell
Mid- West Arts Council
Midwest Recreation District
Hamiota
Miniota
Oak River
Kenton
Oakden
Weather boosts Autopac claims in Manitoba
Manitoba Public Insurance reports a 15 percent rise in collision claims compared with last year as heavy snowstorms push more Autopac cases. MPI notes over 3,200 new claims last week, with backlogs delaying adjuster appointments while drivers are urged to slow down and drive Roadwise.
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Manitoba Public Insurance
MPI
Autopac
Jim Kingdon
Kingdon