Church Vandalism at Waywayseecappo Parish Reported
RCMP say unknown suspects broke into Waywayseecappo Church on February 20 damaging stained glass overturning pews and destroying books including Bibles. Police ask for information at 204-859-2057 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-782-8477. The report also notes a school levy increase and Basswood Hall reopening plans in nearby communities.
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Wayway
Rossburn
RCMP
Manitoba budget talks reflect regional tax and spending priorities
A Terrie Weiwox report notes newly named finance minister Harold Gille shammer plans a mid April provincial budget after 11 pre budget meetings across Manitoba. Voters prioritized spending on health care and debt reduction, with tax cuts second, while Fiscal Stabilization Fund expansion drew least support, rural areas favoring gasoline tax cuts.
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Wail
Harold Gilleshammer
Fiscal Stabilization Fund
Winnipeg
Thompson
Niverville
Demolition and Upgrades at Inglis Elevators Site
Gottfried Sharnag and crew aggressively demolish the north annex of the Inglis elevators. Restoration quotes for the Patterson elevator have been received and recribbing and residing should start within a month. Power lines flood lighting and a fire detection and alarm system installation are slated to begin this week.
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Gottfried Sharnag
Inglis
Patterson
No TB in elk near Riding Mountain Park
Terrie Welwood reports no bovine tuberculosis found in elk in Riding Mountain National Park after winter testing by CFIA in partnership with Manitoba Agriculture and Natural Resources. Of 31 targeted herds, 23 have been examined and all cleared, following a dead elk finding near Lake Audy.
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Riding Mountain National Park
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
CFIA
Manitoba Agriculture and
Manitoba
Natural Resources
Lake Audy
RHA braces for provincewide nurse strike
RHAs across the province prepare for possible walkouts as 10 000 nurses may strike next month. Autonomy at local chapters and essential services limits shape who may picket while negotiations over pay lag. Nurses seek about 33 percent raise over two years versus a proposed six percent over three years. Arbitrator page 2.
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RHA
Russell
MNU
Maureen Hancharyk
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