Aggregate Resources Report Highlights Local Sand and Gravel Deposits
Manitoba Energy and Mines reports on regional aggregate resources in Russell-Binscarth Planning District. It notes open-pit sand, gravel, and crushed rock supply, quality classifications, and cost factors. Large deposits west of the Assiniboine River near Russell and near Binscarth are identified with Stop or Caution designations guiding development.
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Manitoba Energy & Mines, Aggregate Resources, Mines Branch
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Russell
Assiniboine River
Binscarth
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Pelly Trail funding debate prompts 1987 education funding stance
Provincial government weighs taxpayers and school divisions complaints as it contemplates 1987 education funding. Bradshaw backs spending at or above budget to maximize provincial grants, urging divisions not to under spend.
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Bell
Bradshaw
RCMP reports in Russell area on multiple incidents
RCMP investigated a April 7 complaint of willful damage to a house in the RM of Ellice with broken windows. A second April report notes glasses stolen from the Russell Inn and suspects from Langenburg. An April 11 assault complaint at the Central Inn is under investigation. Police remind Russell cyclists to stay off sidewalks or risk seizure.
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Russell Rcmp
Ellice
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Russell Inn
Langenburg
Central Inn
Russell
Canadian Wheat Prices Pressure Farmers Amid Possible Ceiling Changes
Manitoba farmers face a tough outlook as discussions consider raising returns to wheat producers without harming consumers. A seven member committee will hear views in Toronto Ottawa Edmonton and Saskatoon, with final recommendations due by mid June. Penner and Hayward warn forecasting future crops is risky and a global crop failure in Russia or other countries could push prices up, potentially worsening farm income next year.
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Banks
Toronto
Ottawa
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Bill Strath
Penner
Hayward
Russia
Wheat Board
Daylight Saving Time Starts In Manitoba This Year
The Official Time Act sets uniform daylight saving for Manitoba from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October. Clocks advance one hour this year at 2 am on Sunday April 27, shifting to 3 am.
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