Roblin Credit Union Donates To Local Food Bank
Roblin Credit Union presented a $500 cheque to Roblin Food Bank on April 18. Board member Dale Scott spoke for the RCU group, while Ray Spencer, the food bank chair, accepted the donation and called the gift welcome but pointed to the ongoing community need for food aid.
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Harvard visits Hamiota during volunteer recognition night
Lieutenant Governor John Harvard joined Hamiota volunteers at a recognition event on April 10. Guest Robin Chant of Brandon, a former Red Cross disaster relief volunteer in New York City after the World Trade Center attacks, spoke to attendees.
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Legion donates to cancer program in Deloraine
The Deloraine Legion gave 2700 dollars to the Community Cancer Program on April 15 from the Poppy Fund.
Algonquin Wind Project in Limbo After Hydro Talks
The Algonquin Wind Power project in Glenwood is in limbo as Manitoba Hydro enters talks with St. Joseph's Wind Project. Algonquin and GAIA Power still hold hope the project can proceed later, citing expected tax revenue and spinoffs.
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Fire destroys Russell Fitness Centre on Main Street
An early morning blaze on April 15 destroyed the Russell Fitness Centre. Two neighboring shops, Home Hardware to the north and One Stop Sports to the south, suffered smoke and water damage. Close to 80 firefighters from Russell and neighbouring departments tackled the fire to prevent spread.
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Veselka Ukrainian Dancers stage 33rd concert at Gilbert Plains
The Veselka Ukrainian Dancers performed their 33rd annual concert at Gilbert Plains Elementary School on April 12 drawing a crowd of eighty two. The show featured twenty eight dances from various regions of Ukraine.
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Eaglestone Lodge faces closure without funds hope to raise support
Developments in Kamsack this week bring optimism for Eaglestone Lodge in Saskatchewan. PCH staff were told on April 8 the home would close in 60 days due to funding gaps. Eaglestone, the province's only non profit privately owned home, needs full occupancy to break even as residents plan fundraising and talks with the province continue.
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City rental bylaw sparks landlords’ ire over inspections
The proposed bylaw, aimed at ensuring smoke detectors and safe spacing around hot water tanks, would require each rental unit to pass a fire inspection. Licenses would expire biennially, cost 150 to 100 dollars, and be transferable to new owners. Landlords say the rule pressures compliant landlords due to a few poorly kept properties.
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