Literacy grants total over half a million in Manitoba
Education and Training Minister Len Derkach announced 519,915 in grants to 23 community groups to tackle illiteracy across urban rural northern Aboriginal francophone multicultural and inmate literacy. A 21,600 grant went to the South West Indian Training Committee for a Waywayseecappo Reserve literacy program near Rossburn. The funding aligns with International Literacy Year 1990 aims and supports learner centered community based programming.
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Len Derkach
Manitoba
South West Indian Training Committee
Waywayseecappo Indian Reserve
Rossburn
Roblin-Russell
Derkach
Rossburn Considers Hosting Parkland Winter Games Ski Event
Rossburn invited to host the Parkland Winter Games cross country ski event in late January or early February bringing 20 to 40 skiers. An organizational meeting is set for Tuesday Nov 27 at 7 30 p m in the Rossburn Town Hall bar room to discuss trails and hosting the event.
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Rossburn
Parkland
Rossburn Town Hall
Future of local Ag Society topic at annual meeting
The Rossburn Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting Monday at 8:00 p.m. in the Rossburn Town Hall. Discussion will cover forming an executive for 1991 and whether to continue the Harvest Festival next year, with tentative dates for July weekend and a call for community support through attendance.
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Future of Local Ag
Rossburn Agricultural Society
Rossburn Town Hall
Age Society
Rossburn
Tourism TIAM splits Manitoba into five zones for board
The Tourism Industry Association of Manitoba plans a five zone structure replacing eight regions. Zone two, covering Parkland and western areas including Crossroads communities, elected seven interim board members to ensure attendance and continuity during the transition. Interim appointees include Jim Cavanagh, Glenn Edmondson, Ivan Strain, Roger Pochinco, Diane Clowes, Brad Sylvester, and Bob MacKenzie.
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Tourism Industry Association of Manitoba
TIAM
Jim Cavanagh
Brandon
Glenn Edmondson
Ivan Strain
Boissevain
Roger Pochinco
Elkhorn Resort
Diane Clowes
Rossburn
Brad Sylvester
Russell
Bob MacKenzie
Dauphin
MacKenzie
Parkland Region
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South Parkland
Parkland Games
Rosshurn
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Max
Brandon Weather Office
Roger Kangas
Jean Hart
Kangas and Associates
Kangas
Rossburn Nursery School
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