Manitoba Notes of War Graves and Local Industry Shifts
A Manitoba piece recalls Owen Harper visiting his father's grave in France amid silent rows of headstones. The report also notes Rockwood Propellant Plant jobs at Bristol Aerospace facing cuts, with 73 staff at Rockwood and no changes at Stony Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Harper
Stonewall
France
Mr. Harper
Owen, Sr
Owen
Rockwood
Bristol Aerospace
John Baird
Stony Mountain
Winnipeg
Baird
eQuick
Rural Manitoba libraries gain from VLT funding boost
The Manitoba government allocates 1 million to rural libraries by diverting video lottery terminal revenues. The plan raises rural library funding to 50 percent with municipalities covering the rest, distributing 750 000 to libraries and 250 000 for shared book purchases, benefiting 45 regional libraries and 80 branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Culture, Heritage and Citizenship
Harold Gilleshammer
Len Derkach
Gilleshammer
VLT
Derkach
Rossburn Harvest Festival Trade Fair kickoff
Community events lead summer in Rossburn with the Harvest Festival. Ten small business owners attended the Trade Fair session and organizers seek volunteers for swim and playground programs. Senior Olympics and slo pitch tourney return July 3 with cash prizes. call 859 2627 to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Swann
Rossburn
Rod Nasewich
Bert Swann
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Kevin Ballard
Carberry
RCMP
Brookdale
Norman Clarke
Paul Adriaansen
Wellwood
Mr. Clarke
Adriaansen
Constable Ballard
Carman
Carman Medical Group
Carman Memorial Hospital
eLonger
Midland
Eugene Wiebe
Wiebe
Dr. Jane Thrall
Optometrist
Assiniboine Street
Russell, Manitoba
Parkland
Automotive
Assiniboine Community College
Dauphin
Brandon
Albert Dolhan
Whitmore Avenue
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