Safety in numbers for rural 911 service in Manitoba
Roblin and other southern Manitoba municipalities show reluctance to join the new rural 911 program with MTS and Bran don. The author argues the $2.58 per year per person is cheap for life saving access and trained operators who can guide callers in emergencies, from child choking to heart attack or labour.
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Manitoba
Roblin
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MTS
Brandon
Fred
Rural residents urge action over CWB controversy
A reader argues that rural communities face losses such as land purchases by First Nations, the CN rail line and pool elevator closures, and K-9 School shutdown plans. They urge letters to politicians to demand better support for healthcare, schools, and services, noting rural contributions to the economy.
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MacNutt
Garry Fairbairn
The Magpie’s Quiet Prairie Influence Across Seasons
In prairie lore the magpie endures through snow and drought as a bold adaptable bird. It feeds on rejected fare, defends nests amid predators, and even helps shape human efforts against wolves and coyotes while remaining Canada’s common winter visitor.
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Alberta
Margot
Christine
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