Liquor ban in place again at Manitoba campgrounds
Manitoba opens most provincial campgrounds on May 9 with new cabins, campsites, and yurts. The government invested 2.25 million dollars to improve parks and reservations exceed last year by 14 percent. A liquor ban remains for the May long weekend to curb incidents, with 202 people evicted and 52 charges issued during 2007. Campers should check service status, especially water, via Manitoba Conservation or the parks website.
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Co op meeting records strong sales and asset investments
In Rossburn on April 17 more than 120 people attended the Twin Valley Co op annual meeting. The co op posted record sales of 64 million and savings of 3.2 million. Cash refunds to members totaled 435 thousand while 997 thousand was spent on new or replacement assets. At Souris on April 16 the Assiniboine RHA regular meeting reported a year to date surplus near 2.8 million with a projected year end surplus of 1.2 million.
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Robak Returns as Canada Gold Hero Visits Gilbert Plains
Colby Robak was welcomed back to his hometown on April 25 as the guest of honour at a social evening in the Gilbert Plains arena after Canada’s gold medal victory. He spent the day visiting the school, answering questions, signing autographs, and sharing his medal with students. Robak turned 18 the day after the triumph. last season he played with the Brandon Wheat Kings.
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Banana vote split in Melita New Era results
The Banana statue referendum in Melita New Era reports 492 ballots cast with a 60 to 40 split. 303 votes were against the statue and 189 in favor, reflecting clear opposition in the community.
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Rider Jocelyn Frenette to Speak at Souris School
Saskatchewan Roughrider and Grey Cup champion Jocelyn Frenette will address Souris School students as part of the Fine Foods Youth Challenge. She will discuss bullying healthy lifestyles literacy and substance abuse prevention. Reston Collegiate team earns second at YBI Grand Challenge securing $1,000 with a $500 post secondary bursary offered.
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Suspected cookie scam as teens pose by door for guides
On April 24, RCM Police received a complaint about teenagers attempting to sell President's Choice cookies door to door. The incident involved cookies not produced for Girl Guides of Canada and suspects outside the Girl Guide age range. Legitimate Girl Guides will continue selling specially packaged cookies in uniform over the coming weeks.
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Lodge meeting in Kamsack aims to save Eaglestone Lodge
About 250 people attended the April 24 meeting as the Eaglestone Lodge faced closure this summer. The group formed a fund raising committee to convert it into a non profit personal care home. It costs $60,000 monthly to operate with residents paying $1,640 for singles, $1,540 for doubles, and $640 for suites. 42 residents and full suite occupancy are needed to break even.
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