Manitoba Public Insurance Faces Billions in Hail Claims
MPI battles a record hail storm hitting Winnipeg area with 30 000 calls and 15 000 claims so far, far exceeding typical daily intake. Estimated costs rise beyond 53 million dollars, threatening the corporation and prompting debate over adding hail coverage to Autopac policies.
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Manitoba Public Insurance
Winnipeg
MPI
Homecoming to Roblin After Dad’s Death
A Roblin resident writes of returning home after high school and a recent death. The writer recalls years of criticism toward Roblin and describes the emotional impact of losing their father and the attempt to put life back together.
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Roblin
Small Town Rally After Father’s Death Remains Home
A Roblin resident recalls how the town rallied after his father’s death. Neighbors organized funeral meals, legal help, and a place to store a boat, while others offered meals, flowers, and support, proving his town’s strong community spirit and enduring sense of home.
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Roblin
Councillors urged to act on cat bylaw enforcement
Beaumont enforces a cat bylaw with mandatory licences. Licences cost 30 dollars per cat or 20 if neutered. Fines reach 30 dollars for running at large, with an extra 50 dollars if the cat lacks a licence. Twenty one cats cited so far this year.
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Beaumont
George Martin
St. Lazare
Rocanville
Southeast Veterinary Service
Moosomin
Carlyle
Neighbourly Newsis Cat Control Takes Shape Across Towns
The report notes cat licensing gaps with 59 impoundments in 1995 and that most complaints to George Martin came from cat owners. Boissevain tightens rules with a $75 fine, $30 pick-up fee, and $10 daily board for unlicensed or unvaccinated dogs.
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George Martin
Stockholm
Esterhazy Miner-Journal
Roy Meston
Meston
Boissevain
Recorder