Archbishop-Elect Michael Bzdel Named Leader of Canada
The Ukrainian Catholic Redemptorist community announced via Vatican Radio that Father Michael Bzdel CSIR has been named Archbishop-Metropolitan of Canada. Bzdel, a former student pastor and teacher at St. Vladimir's College Roblin, served Roblin parishes including Swan River and Russell, led the Russell parish to a new church opening during Canada's centennial year, and studied at St. Vlad's from 1944 to 1947 returning in 1956 to 1967. In Manitoba, 14 WRAP proposals await decision, including Vir-Wal Technologies Tire to Energy project with $8.5 million in investments, aiming to convert used tires into electrical energy and by-products. decision delayed for further studies.
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St. Vladimir’s College
Roblin
Canada
Vatican Radio
Michael Bzdel
CSIR
Michael
St. Vlad’s
Swan River
Russell
Vir-Wal Technologies
Manitoba
WRAP
Virden
Rick Plaister
Winnipeg Woman Marissa Duck Mourned In Vigil
A vigil on January 13 mourned 16 year old Marissa Duck of Winnipeg murdered New Year’s Eve. Her boyfriend faces second degree murder charges. Duck was the seventh Manitoba woman killed in 1992, part of 13 total in 1991. Heather Dootoff of Parkland Status of Women urged public education and services to curb violence.
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Marissa Duck
Winnipeg
Ms. Duck
Manitoba
Heather Dootoff
Parkland
Home returns after oil spill evacuees in Oakville
About 400 residents return 22 days after the Dec 18 chemical laden freight train derailment. Water tests show safety, but concern remains on contamination during spring thaw. In Manitoba’s Melita district, habitat program aims to plant trees with 50 percent seedling and 80 percent site prep incentives for landowners.
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Oakville
Manitoba Environment
Manitoba
Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation
Glen Campbell
Manitoba Agro
Melita
Souris River
Wayneite
KAP delegates map agenda at Manitoba meeting in Winnipeg
Miniota Oak River and Hamiota farmers joined about 180 delegates from 12 districts at the ninth annual Keystone Agricultural Producers gathering in Winnipeg January 13 to 15. Leaders included Minister Charlie Mayer and MPE president Charlie Swanson discussing barley marketing, Grip potential, rural economies, and future farm policy.
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John Castle
Cam Henry
Keith Dixon
Murray Mathison
Miniota
Oak River
Hamiota
Keystone Agricultural Producers
KAP
Winnipeg
Charlie Mayer
Wheat Board
U.S.A
Mexico
Mayer
EAP
Earl Geddes
Geddes
Grip
Nisa
Glen Findlay
Findlay
Manitoba
MACC
Charlie Swanson
Manitoba Pool Elevators
MPE
Swanson
The
Western Grain Transportation
Brian Oleson
Canadian Wheat Board
Harvey Brooks
Brooks
Gary Filmon
Gary Doer
Neil Gaudry
Allan Ransom
Boissevain
Leslie Jacobson
Arbory
Duncan Broadfoot
Gladstone
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International Inn Wellington
Berry
Hamiota Park
Man
Hastings Hearing
DVA
Blue Cross
WCB
Donald St
Portage & Ellice
Sranvon
Royal Bank
Rosser Ave
Brandon
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