Manitoba Education Grants Boost Public School Funding
Education Minister Drew Caldwell announced nearly 30 million in new provincial funds, raising Manitoba’s total school funding to over 811 million for 2000-2001. The 3.8 percent increase exceeds inflation and aims for stable, predictable support with no mill-rate rise in the Education Support Levy.
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Farmer Ray Hildebrandt Appeals Conviction In Winnipeg Court
Local farmer Ray Hildebrandt will return to court this week to appeal a June conviction by Court of Queen's Bench Justice John Menzies for draining water from his land without a provincial licence. He was originally acquitted before the crown appealed and overturned the decision.
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Ray Hildebrandt
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Swan River gas signups miss goal by 174 homes
The Swan Valley Natural Gas Committee reported 335 homes signed for service, 80 percent of the 509 residential target, leaving a gap of 174. Commercial signups reached 120, helping offset the shortfall but not meeting the overall residential goal.
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Swan River Star & Times
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Regional bid for 2002 Manitoba Winter Games advances
Roblin Inglis and Russell unite to submit a bid to host the 2002 Manitoba Winter Games. The regional steering committee recently toured the four member Manitoba Games review board through facilities in all three towns. The newly opened Asessippi Ski Area and Winter Park and Rivendell Cross Country Ski Area are viewed as the ace in the hole for the three communities.
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Ramsack cap aims for world record history
Norman Papequash of Core First Nation wears the same cap for twenty years from October 1980, keeping it on during work and dances. The cap, bought in Preeceville, has raised funds at auctions and benefits, with bids reaching 108 dollars and later 50 dollars before return.
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