Ducks Unlimited plans Oak Hammock head office complex
The Stonewall Argus reports Ducks Unlimited proceeds with a multi million dollar Oak Hammock Marsh headquarters and conservation centre despite environmental opposition and a projected two million dollar cost rise. Architectural plans show an hour glass two storey building housing about 100 staff and a 17000 square foot conservation centre designed to blend with the marsh. The Neepawa dental scene shifts as Mountain Dental Clinic closes leaving one full time dentist in town.
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Oak Hammock Marsh
Ducks Unlimited
Stonewall Argus/Teutonces
Plumas approves 12 unit seniors housing project
Construction of a 12 unit seniors housing complex in Plumas will start next month with a total cost of 726000. Canada Mortgage and Housing will fund 75 percent while Manitoba Housing covers 25 percent. The project aims for completion in August.
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Plumas
Canada Mortgage and Housing
Manitoba
Dauphin hospital eyes nursing school pivot
Dauphin General Hospital seeks Health Minister approval to start a nursing school. If approved, 16 to 20 students would enroll and the hospital could supply Parkland with nurses. A previous Dauphin nursing program ended in 1960 as training shifted to institutional settings. Roblin farmer unveils first Manitoba Katahdin hair sheep. Ron Landry's 25 head arrived from Montana with up to 75 more to follow from Arkansas and other ranches.
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Dauphin
Dauphin General Hospital
Donald Orchard
Roblin
Roblin-area
Ron Landry
Manitoba
Montana
Arkansas
Boissevain to open recycling depot soon
The Boissevain Recycling Project BRP is forming to operate a new depot in Boissevain within a few months. Planned recyclables include newsprint cardboard containers plastics glass food tins aluminum cans and plastic bottles.
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Boissevain
BRP
Metis council buys Dauphin building for cultural centre
The Northwest Metis Council purchased a downtown Dauphin building to house its office and a proposed Metis cultural centre with a library and resource materials. Renovations aim for a spring ribbon cutting.
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Dauphin
Northwest
Metis Council
Russell Greyhound Debuts Two New Express Routes
Greyhound Bus Lines introduces express routes from Russell to Winnipeg and Russell to Edmonton. The Winnipeg link is briefly via Neepawa, with new buses featuring in‑ride televisions and stereo systems for passenger comfort.
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Russell
Greyhound Bus Lines
Winni
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Neepawa
RCMP Roadside Checks Planned in Rossburn Area
Rossburn RCMP will conduct road blocks to target impaired drivers suspended licenses and seat belt infractions. A new Mobile Breath Testing Van will operate locally. Court results from Jan 21 include a six month sentence for three counts of assault a contempt of court dismissal and fines for driving offenses. Authorities note changes to the Highway Traffic Act add mandatory suspensions and vehicle seizure rules with fines storage and towing costs.
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Rossburn
RCMP
Imput
Winnipeg
Brandon
Vanguard elects new Rossburn director at Vanguard Credit Union
Bill Antonow defeated five year veteran Renske Kaastra 82 to 68 to represent Rossburn on the Vanguard Credit Union Limited board of directors. Kaastra had served as Vanguard president for the past four years.
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Bill Antonow
Renske Kaastra
Rossburn
Vanguard Credit Union Limited
Kaastra
Vanguard
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Shenley Poliah
Mountain Dental Clinic
David Moyer
Salyn's Repair Service
Man
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