Asessippi Ski Hill bid faces red tape and cost hurdles
The Asessippi Ski Hill Association seeks to develop a park site into a ski area amid demands for multiple studies costing about 75 000 dollars. Dale Brown says funding may come from government grants while predicting regional economic benefits and potential events if the project proceeds.
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Russell Banner
Asessippi Ski Hill Association
Asessippi Provincial Park
Association
Dale Brown
Prairies
Roblin Angels Earn Respect at AA Provincial Volley Tournament
In MacGregor Roblin's AA volleyball team finished third among eight top squads. Shelly Cockerill earned tournament All Star honors while the team, coached by a standout mentor, impressed fans with sportsmanship and fan support.
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Roblin Angels
MacGregor
Goose Lake
Roblin
Shelly Cockerill
No single formula for Alberta town revival
The article discusses Jack Gorman's rural Alberta economic development conference and his attempt to find a universal rebirth formula. It notes 220 community representatives attended and critiques the idea of one size fits all solutions, emphasizing tailored action plans for towns of different sizes and needs. It references collaboration with the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association and compares to a Manitoba conference.
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Jack Gorman
Alberta
Gorman
Hanna Herald
Jack
Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association
Manitoba Community Newspaper Association
David Elton
University of Leth
Prairie perspective on local plans for future growth
Prairie Perspective argues that town success rests on active local residents forming a positive business climate and financing growth. Dr. Robert Annis of Brandon University supports building a larger community beyond inter town rivalries, emphasizing cooperation over old enmities. A columnist notes Alberta weeklies highlighting the same need for collaboration to boost towns.
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Jack Gorman
Annis
Prof
Jack
Alberta
Public questions about Conawapa and Ottawa ties spark debate
The article outlines opposition concern over Manitoba Hydro Conawapa planning and potential Ottawa involvement in environmental reviews. It notes government claims of openness and argues the public sees attempts to shape hearings, plus broader worries on health funding and Medicare disentanglement. Reporter Roger H. Matas.
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Public Utilities Board
Manitoba Hydro
Conawapa
Hydro
Ontario
Ottawa
NDP
Liberals
Winnipeg
Judy Wasylycia-Leis
Canada
Gary Filmon
Clayton Manness
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Larry Funk
Ed Doering
Cathy Yellowaga
Roblin, MB
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MacGregor Collegiate
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