Manitoba files pollution claim against two firms
Manitoba government sues Interprovincial Co-operatives of Saskatchewan and Dryden Chemicals Ltd in Court of Queen's Bench seeking damages and an injunction over mercury contamination. The province alleges discharge into water systems downstream to Manitoba lakes and rivers, seeks initial $2 million and fishery-loss compensation. No hearing date set.
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Manitoba
Court of Queen's Bench
Interprovincial Co-Operatives
Saskatchewan
Dryden Chemicals Ltd
Dryden
Ont
Interprovincial
Dryden Chemicals
Wabigoon
Cedar Lake
Lake Winnipeg
Winnipeg River
Cross Lakes
Saskatchewan River
Siliwesk
Split Lakes
Nelson River
Toche
Are They Kappies or Dittens Cross Breed Pups Docs
Pet store owner Roy Tutt claimed to breed a dog cat mix producing small hybrid kittens with dog heads and cat bodies. He says the two animals result from crossing Patch the black cat with Bones the Scotch terrier. Tutt describes the kittens as cuddy, docile pets that eat meat or fish and make a yap miaow sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Tutt
Tutt
Patch
Bones
Parish notes and community events in Bagot district
Richardson and district announce prayers for December. A column recalls children singing carols and the spirit of Christmas, urges daily prayer, and notes local weddings and visitors. Honours include Walter Machan receiving a life membership and desk set from West End Coop. Welfare concerns are raised and community comments urge job focus and prudent limits. Weather recap and recovery news close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Machan
West End
Portage
E. ‘Ariss
R. Charlton
Bagot District
Alsmith
J. Mb
J. Purkess
First Offenders Need Break-A G Attorney General Says
Manitoba Attorney General Al Mackling told a citizens committee that many minor crimes by first offenders such as shoplifting should not lead to criminal charges. He cited a case of a young woman who took cosmetics and said he favors a panel system to resolve such matters, requiring federal changes to implement.
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al Mackling
Manitoba
Citizens’ Committee On Corrections
Mackling
Mr. Macklin
Juveniles Held In Bomb Scares In Manitoba Towns
Police arrested five juveniles in connection with four bomb scares at schools in The Pas and four in Thompson over the past two weeks. They may be charged with public mischief and conveying false messages of alarm.
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Pas
Thompson
Transit study in Winnipeg eyes rapid transit options
Highways Minister Joe Borowski said a study will examine rapid transportation possibilities for Greater Winnipeg before any beltway plans are considered. He noted the beltway could exceed a billion dollars, supports a rapid transit system but opposes an underground subway, and a consultant will be named in about two weeks with terms of reference outlined.
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Mannova
Greater
Winnipeg
Joe Borowski
Greater Winnipeg
Borowski
Christmas church schedule in MacGregor and area
The notice lists multiple denominations in MacGregor and nearby towns with service and event times. Evangelical Mennonite, MacGregor United Church, Pentecostal Assemblies, Calvary Tabernacle, Austin United Church, Sidney United Church, Anglican St Pauls MacGregor, and Christ Church Austin feature Sunday services, Sunday School, and special holiday gatherings such as Christmas parties and carol services for December and upcoming dates.
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Austin United Church
David Lander
Austin
Explorers
Sidney
Sidney United Church
Vrais Swabne
Community Notes Share Holiday Visits and Birthdays
Southend Macaulay residents hosted overnight visitors from Brandon and Vancouver. Local families welcomed guests including Freizen, Schweitz, Chant, McGregor, and Glover. Birthday wishes went to Roy Glover, Clifford Chant, Alice Turner, Sharren Bueckert, Louis Kreitz, Cindy McGregor, and Orval Chant. Lincoln Wolfe receives get well wishes from Portage hospital. Robt Chant and Robin visit Winnipeg. wedding anniversary wishes to Robt and Robt Chant on Dec 23.
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Mike Brozney
Vancouver
Johnny Scora
Dave Hodgin
Bob Schweitz
Jake Freizen
Lavenham
Herman Schweitz
Town
Ed Chant
Doug McGregor
Cindy
Scotty MacDonald
Roy Glover
Mary Larson
Rel- Robt
Chant
Robin
Winnipegon
Clifford Chant
Alice Turner
Sharren Bueckert
Louis Kreitz
Cindy . McGregor
Orval
Lincoln ‘Wolfe
Portage Hospital
Mrs. Robt
Metro Transit Offered To Government Turnover
The Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg proposed handing the Metro Transit System and its $6 million debt to the provincial government. Councillor Andy Robertson lambasted Minister Borowski while the council unanimously backed the transfer as a tactic to pressure state aid for public transport. Robertson warned that boosting bus ridership would raise costs proportionally.
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Metropolitan Corporation
Greater Winnipeg
Metro Transit System
Metro
Andy Robertson
Borowski
Robertson
Weir to Decide On Leadership For Manitoba Conservatives
Manitoba Conservative leader Walter Weir faces a 10 day window to decide if he will lead the party in the next Legislature. After a policy convention backed a mandatory leadership review within two years of a defeat, officials say an executive meeting set for December 20 will reveal his plans. Weir stated he is reconsidering and has not made up his mind.
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Manitopa
Walter Weir
New Democrats
Weir
Sidney 4-H Club News Christmas Concert Plans
A Sidney 4 H club notice outlines a Christmas concert practice at Brydon DeAthes on Friday. Films from last year are shown. A December 4 meeting at Ernie Bagnalls set a raffle for an electric knife at 10 cents each or three for a quarter. The draw moved to December 21 at 8 p.m. Master of Ceremonies will be Doug DeAthe. Ron and Grant Lintott will show tables for the heifer project. A post meeting practice and lunch followed.
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Brydon DeAthes
Brydon
Ernie Bagnalls
Doug DeAthe
Ron
Grant Lintott
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Hutley
Bagot and District News
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Aten
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George
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Kirk
H. Henry
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H. D. Ritchie
A. Pogue
MacGregor Lions’Club
Frank Bennett
Winnipeg General Hospital
C.S.A
Canadian Standards Association
Manitqba
G Hydro
Evangelical Mennonite Church
East End
Macgregor United Church
Harold Ritchie
Combined Service
Pentecostal Assemblies OF Canada
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Dick Fehr
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