Lumber yard seeks new owner in Hamiota after closing
Hamiota Economic Development Committee seeks a new lumber enterprise to replace Hamiota Building Supply. Advertisements in area papers aim to attract buyers or lessees. one inquiry had been received by May 12. Ernest Buhler urged interested parties to contact the secretary treasurer. The committee also explored a local motel project, holding a public meeting to form a sub committee drawing floor plans and obtaining contractor cost estimates. Investors remain engaged as feasibility continues.
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Wanda Strachan
Hamiota Building Supply
Hamiota Economic Development Committee
Ernest Buhler
Manitoba Announces Used Tire Recycling Program
Environment Minister Glen Cummings unveils the Used Tire Management Program to eliminate scrap tires from landfills. Starting June 1 and fully by fall, the plan uses a tire levy to fund recycling, offering up to $2.50 per tire and 50 cents to local governments for collection sites.
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Environment
Glen Cummings
Manitoba
Cummings
Seat belt program underway in Manitoba
RCMP and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation join in a cooperative STEP campaign from May 17 to 30 to boost seat belt use. Roadside checks will prosecute offenders with warnings only on discretion while targeting improved statistics. Jim Kingdon emphasizes action to raise the province's seat belt rate.
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RCMP
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Manitoba
Jim Kingdon
MPIC
Westman 1994 Winter Games bid submitted for review
The Bid Committee has submitted a proposal to the Westman Sport Association and awaits a mid June decision. The bid highlights Hamiota’s sports minded community, volunteer base and past hosting successes, plus a strengthened link with Shoal Lake benefiting both towns.
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Westman Sport Association
Hamiota
Hamiota An