Western programs aid western business growth and exports
Western Economic Diversification Minister Charles Mayer unveiled two new programs to help western companies expand and diversify. The Quality Assurance Assistance Program supports upgrading quality control to meet federal and overseas contract requirements, with cost shared funding and repayments above 20,000. The International Marketing Initiative offers organizational and financial help to promote western export products, sharing up to 50 percent of costs for travel, shipping, display space, and related items. Both aim to strengthen and diversify the western economy by expanding access to government contracts and international markets.
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Lenore Hawks and Virden Flames stalemate in hockey clash
Lenore 7 and under team hosted Virden Flames with Lonnie Brown and Lee Brown scoring once each. Jeff McWhirter and Ryan Nykoliation combined for several saves as the game ended 2-2. Community notes cover church cradle rolls, club activities, bonspiels, and well wishes.
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Arrow River Women weigh future of institute in late January meeting
The Arrow River Women's Institute discussed whether to stay as a Women's Institute or become an unaffiliated community group. Fourteen members debated, deciding to extend discussions through March May with a February 14 India slide show for the public. The group also rejected a donation request for Bosco Homes and welcomed Donna Gardham to the Recycling Committee as Expansion plans move from bottles to glass paper metal and plastic with support from Miniota Council. Murray and Lori Lockhart welcomed a daughter Kaitlyn Brooke born January 16 in Killarney Hospital. visitors included Jack and Evelyn King and Evelyn Maguire.
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