Investigation unit saves MPI ratepayers cash
Manitoba Public Insurance says its Special Investigation Unit saved over 2 million dollars last year through vehicle fire investigations linking arson and faulty repairs. SIU, with three ex Winnipeg Police investigators, also probes bodily injury, hit and run, theft, vandalism, and suspected staged accidents. Last year SIU handled about 2750 claims, aiding nearly 9.3 million in savings. Report urges tips via the toll free line 1 877 985 8477.
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Manitoba Public Insurance
Public Auto
Special Investigation Unit
STU
SIU
MPI
Winnipeg Police Service
Tim Amason
Pilot to Navigator debuts at Communiplex with 200 attendees
Playwright Anne Nesbitt directed world premiere Pilot to Navigator at Communiplex on June 19, with about two hundred people in Shoal Lake setting during World War II. The drama centers on the Shoal Lake Creamery run by Nesbitt’s grandfather J R Nesbitt. The Recorder notes sun shone for Boissevain Fair on June 1920, except the Heavy Horse show canceled due to muddy ground risks.
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Anne Nesbitt
Communiplex
Shoal Lake
Nesbitt
J.R. Nesbitt
Barb Kyle
Waskada Community Raises Funds for Netbooks Support
In MELITA NEW ERA the town responds to Mayor Gary Williams after Waskada School faced teaching staff cuts. About $10,000 raised funds will buy electronic netbooks for senior students to work on projects outside the computer room, freeing teachers to keep all students engaged.
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Melita
Waskada
Gary Williams
Denise Benton
Williams
Flooded roads close large portions around Grandview area
More water everywhere The Exponent reports the RMS of Grandview and Gilbert Plains face flood damage after heavy rains. Grandview had about 129 road washouts and 17 miles of road closed. Gilbert Plains RM saw roughly six roads shut.
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Grandview
Gilbert Plains
Mini Indy cars racing come to Russell Archway July 9 10
A block of Russell Main Street will be turned into the Russell Archway racetrack on July 9 and 10 as 70 Motokart Classic teams compete. The mini Indy karts reach speeds up to 70 mph with races starting at 9 a.m. Saturday rain or shine.
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Russell Banner
Russell
Russell Archway
Skate club grows a crop to offset ice fees
Souris skating club seeds a quarter section to harvest grain and raise funds for high ice rental costs. Rain delays crop, profits aimed at keeping skating lesson prices in check. The Kamsack Times reports autopsy hoped to confirm remains found in Swan River near Pelly after RCMP received a report at about 5 pm on June 19.
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Sourus Plaindealer
Souris Skating Club
Kamsack Times
Swan River
Kamsack Rcmp
Pelly
Resident seeks back-lane garbage pickup to curb mess
A resident, Lymichelle Kaminski, voices concern over an unsightly front-collection mess in her neighbourhood. She notes birds and animals rummaging through bags that were broken or dirty, and asks the city council to move collection to the back lane for the summer months.
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Waurnng
Lymichelle
Kaminski
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