MPI unveils March 1 PIPP boosts for accident victims
Manitoba Public Insurance rolls out new Personal Injury Protection Plan enhancements effective March 1. Increases funeral expense limit to 6000 dollars, grief counselling costs reimbursed for survivors, retirement income benefits, and revised student indemnities. Indemnity interest applies after 30 days. MPI notes over half of premium holders save on renewal. Since 1998 PIPP has paid 132.6 million to over 61,000 Manitobans.
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Tools stolen from pickup box and farm damage near Shoal Lake
RCMP in Shoal Lake seek tips on two crimes. Between Feb 23 and 27 a four wheel drive damaged farmland five miles south of Strathclair by power turning in a field. On March 5 tools including sockets screwdrivers a green Interstate battery tow rope ear protectors and a kerosene lamp were stolen from a Chevrolet pickup at Shoal Lake Community Plex totaling about 700. Call 759-2344 or Crimestoppers 1 800 782 8477 with information.
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Power Up aids Manitoba women with free computer training
A $300000 two year program announced by Premier Filmon and minister Vodrey offers free 15 hour computer basics courses for Manitoba women across communities. The project, developed with the Women's Directorate and Employment Projects for Women Inc., starts this spring and includes a workbook and tutor disk. Interested women can register at 1 800 263 0234.
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Education assistant and library clerk hired
The Birdtail River School Division board hired two employees at its February 24 meeting. Sue Brunski will serve as a part time educational assistant at Foxwarren School from February 8 to June 25. Joan Bertram will hold a part time educational assistant position and a library clerk role at Birtle Elementary starting March 1. The board also moved the professional development day from March 15 to March 26.
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