Autopac changes urged by Manitoba Public Utilities Board
The Manitoba Public Utilities Board orders MPIC Autopac to study major changes including potential no fault reforms, staggered renewals, and revised surcharges. The decision, aimed at improving service and easing agent workload, also notes possible shifts in time payment plans and new rating categories.
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Manitoba Public Utilities Board
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
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Near miss with high voltage during snow fence pole install
Brian Burtack, a Roblin Hire-A-Student worker, narrowly avoided a 7200 volt strike while pole placement for a snow fence. With partner Larry Burwash, Burtack touched a buried hydro cable causing a loud pop. Manitoba Hydro labels the incident dangerous and the town will cover repair costs.
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Roblin
Burback
Larry Burwash
Agricultural Society
Fair Grounds
Burwash
Hydro
Manitoba Hydro
Town of
Doug Frost
Hunt
Manitoba Declares General State of Emergency Over Forest Fire Threat
Minister Albert Driedger declaring a general state of emergency for Manitoba at 8 30 p m Sunday July 23 amid worsening forest fire conditions. About 18 000 Manitobans evacuated in the past five days as Emergency Measures Act powers enable mobilizing resources and requiring aid to prevent loss of life and protect property.
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Emergency Measures Organization
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Manitoba
Dunk tank draws crowds in Roblin fair on Main Street
Fair fever spread through downtown Roblin last week with a dunk tank on Main Street where residents paid three balls for a dollar to dunk a fireman. Chief Bowley emerged as the crowd favorite though not pictured.
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Main Street
Roblin skaters return from Moscow ice program
Jana Cross and Tara Kelbert, representing Canada and Manitoba, took part in the 1989 International Figure Skating School Course and Friendship competitions in Moscow and Leningrad with 60 Canadian skaters. They described cultural and logistical challenges, including meals they could not identify and the unique experience behind the Iron Curtain.
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Tara Kelbert
Canada
Manitoba
Moscow
Leningrad
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