Community Works program aims at local economic control
Rural Development Minister Len Derkach unveils the Community Works plan to place $75 000 in the Lin Roblin Economic Development fund for small business loans. Local CDCs will match funds to reach $175 000, with up to $10 000 loans to entrepreneurs, designed to keep young people in their hometowns.
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Len Derkach
Cdcs
Roblin Economic Development
RED
Main Street
Derkach
Let's not COPP out this time editorial critique
A Roblin resident recounts a prolonged break in and vandalism at a farm near Hillsburg Alberta. The RCMP report led to charges against one intruder who received 40 hours of community service and $18 in restitution, while the author calls for all involved to face court.
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Roblin
Alberta
R.M
Hillsburg
RCMP
Prairies Weeklies Highlight Local Heroes and Harvest Aid
In Manitoba community weeklies, Dave Broda leads volunteers harvesting 30,000 bushels of oats wheat durum and canola with 61 workers and 16 combines. Dennis Friesen’s pumpkin grew huge then split. Dawn Banks arranges murals credited to Charlie Russell murals. Postie Brian Hrom revived a gardener with CPR. awarded a Bravo Award by Canada Post.
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Dave Broda
Killaly
Dave
Dennis Mucha
Marlene Mucha
Dennis Friesen
Wawanesa
Dennis
Glenboro Gazette
Dawn Banks
Irricana Hotel
Dawn
Charlie Russell
Five Village
Charlie Russell Museum
Montana
Calgary
Glenbow Museum
Canada Post
Brian
Fire Department