Manitoba posts record population growth in 2007
Statistics Canada data released March 27 show Manitoba with a 2007 population rise of about 13,100, led by interprovincial inflows from Alberta totaling 414 and net international immigration of 10,947. The gain outpaced the national average for the first time since 1984 and marks the second highest increase since 1972 with 9,200 more arrivals than departures. Minister Andrew Swan cites Manitoba as a desirable place to live and work.
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Statistics Canada
Manitoba
Alberta
Andrew Swan
Easter Hampers Draw At Parkway Co op Market Place
Angela Wyss won the store Easter Hamper by shopping and submitting her till tape in a draw box. Willie Bodman, Assistant Manager at Parkway Co op Market Place, pictured with the winner, notes the retailer runs Terrific Tuesdays to offer money back on purchases.
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Angela Wyss
Willie Bodman
Parkway Co-op Market Place
Coop
Park West plans two high schools amid enrollment drop
The Park West School Division proposed replacing schools with two high schools in Russell and Shoal Lake at a Birtle focus group on March 18. Meanwhile Boissevain project work on 3 million dollars of drainage and garden renovations at the International Peace Garden may begin soon, with an interpretive centre and botanical garden conservatory planned. June 27 marks the 100th anniversary of the 49th parallel as the Canada US border.
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Birtle
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Shoal Lake
Boissevain Recorder
International Peace Garden
Canada-Us
Elks Secure SWHL Title With 8 4 Victory
Souris Elks defeated the Deloraine Royals 8 to 4 to claim the Southwest Hockey League championship on March 12. Elks dominated early and maintained the lead through the game, sealing the title in game six.
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Snow plane rally at Moosomin museum attracts crowd
WORLD-SPECTATOR reports a March 9 snow plane rally at the Moosomin Museum drawing many visitors to view and ride the machines. Displays featured a Fudge Snow Sedan made in Moosomin and a Lorch Snow Plane built in Spy Hill, while THE EXPONENT notes Grandview Spartan girls won provincial A basketball titles with Rhianna Morin named MVP and Ashley Sidlar on the All-Star team under coach Mark Giasson.
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Moosomin Museum
Moosomin
Spy Hill
Grandview Spartan
Rhianna Morin
Ashley Sidlar
Mark Giasson
Ethanol Plant Plans From Florida and Canada Near Harrowby
Ethanol Energy Marketing of Florida partners with Asessippi Parkland EDC to pursue a 160 to 200 million litre refinery near the Saskatchewan border at Harrowby. A kickoff meeting with local producers will launch the project.
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Etoh Energy Marketing
Florida
Asessippi Parkland Economic Development Corporation
Saskatchewan
Harrowby
Midget Kings Triumph in Provincial Final
The Dauphin midget A Kings recovered from a slow start to clinch the league division title and the Rural City A provincials. Roblin's Jeremy Poyser led with three goals and an assist as they defeated Steinbach 6-2 in the provincial final.
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Dauphin Herald
Dauphin
Roblin
Jeremy Poyser
Kings
Steinbach
Trapper Training Workshop Held in Memorial Hall
The Gazette Baldur reports a one day trapper training session at Memorial Hall on February 23. Organized by Glen Mitchell of the Baldur Jr. Rifle Club, the event featured demonstrations by Grant Armstrong of Boissevain and Larry Friesen of Winkler, Manitoba Trappers Association directors, on skinning forming and best pest preparation for students. Friesen spoke on predator calling methods and demonstrated squeakers mouth calls and an electronic caller.
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Baldur Jr. Rifle Club
Grant Armstrong
Boissevain
Larry Friesen
Winkler
Manitoba Trappers Association
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