MPIC says Manitobans becoming better drivers due to Autopac incentives
MPIC president Walter Bamdura notes a rise of 100,000 merit rated Autopac renewals this year, suggesting better driving habits. Over 722,000 renewal forms mailed. most motorists face up to three percent premium increases while 20 percent see three to seven percent hikes.
Intermountain School District funds track for Goose Lake High
Goose Lake High receives 10000 to build a running track after board approval. Howie Smith notes years without a track and hopes Roblin town participation. council eyed Currey Park site south of the baseball diamond with drainage and room, considering a joint project and possible soccer pitch integration.
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Intermountain School
Goose Lake High
Howie Smith
Smith
Roblin
Currey Park
Randy Langstaff
Council worries over sidewalk clearing and town projects
Council heard complaints that the sidewalk snow plow tractor travels too fast risking safety. Foreman Glen Reierson and acting mayor Betty Nykyforak noted concerns, with Alex Mohr proposing after hours cleaning if needed. The report also covers floor condition at Memorial Hall, a Wyredox system pump upgrade, scrap metal removal plans, wildlife week proclamation talks, and goose lake work experience program.
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Glen Reierson
Betty Nykyforak
Alex Mohr
Randy Langstaff
Manitoba farmer imports first Katahdin hair sheep
Roblin area farmer Ron Landry bought 29 Katahdin hair sheep, Manitoba's first of the breed. He aims to expand to 75 more, noting these woolless sheep shed no hair and need no shearing. Industry experts say the breed is catching on amid a rising Canadian sheep population.
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Roblin-area
Ron Landry
Manitoba
Landry
Montana
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Arkansas
Piel
Maine
Tig Shafto
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Shafto
Japan
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