Current Rural Canada Trends in a Community Column
A Brandon based columnist lists key rural trends in Canada including population decline in Manitoba school divisions, youth retention challenges, farm and grain industry issues, aging populations with health and transport needs, the rise of public libraries as information hubs, digital government services, larger credit unions, and the growth of distance education with calls for broader access in smaller centers. Fred McGuinness invites reader responses.
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Ottawa
Canada
Russell Banner
Manitoba
Newfoundland
Action Central
Main Street
Feds
Brampton
Sioux Lookout
Peoples’ Bank
Fred McGuinness
Brandon
Subscription Renewal Contest Offers Cash Grand Prize
Nesbitt Publishing Ltd invites subscribers of the Birtle Eye Witness Hamiota Echo Rossburn Review and Shoal Lake Star to renew by January 8 2002 for a chance at a 250 cash grand prize. Early draws November 26 December 10 and December 21 award two night hotel vouchers at Yorkton Holiday Inn with breakfast. Subscription rates remain 34 20 Canada 90 US. An employment opportunity is available.
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Nesbitt Publishing Ltd
Birtle Eye Witness
Hamiota Echo
Rossburn Review
Shoal Lake Star
Holiday Inn
Yorkton
Sask
Canada
United States
Aboriginal student awards fund summer work at Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba and trades bursaries totaling 1500 dollars are offered at Red River Keewatin and Assiniboine community colleges. Many awards include summer or full time employment opportunities with Manitoba Hydro. Mentors from the corporation will be available to provide guidance for aboriginal students during the summer.
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Manitoba
Red River
Keewatin
Assiniboine
Manitoba Hydro
Pearl Mushumanski Celebrates 90th Birthday in Rossburn
Congratulations go to Pearl Mushumanski who recently marked her 90th birthday. A commemorative plaque was presented to honor her by the Town and Rural Municipality of Rossburn councils.
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Pearl Mushumanski
Rossburn
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Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Government of Canada
The
ROJ
U.S.A
Gregory Nesbitt
Michelle Gensiorek
Connie Kay
Judy Nesbitt - Graphic Design
Darrell Nesbitt
Tursday
Tll & District Community Centre
Russell Coffee
Russeil
Bob Cross
Cross-Town Motors
Roblin
Rick Boryskavich
Rick
Russell, Rossburn
L.A. Mackedenski
CAO
Rossburn, MB
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