Min to Loses Part of Its Identity and Local Sports Moves
Boise’s Minto iHotel closes after 20 years as owner Tom Kelly cites weak business, rising costs, and a shifting community climate. In Manitoba, the Killarney Lakers join Manitoba Senior Baseball League in the southern division with Balder Regals Souris Cardinals and Brandon Cloverleafs. Oak River Dodgers Neepawa Farmers Brandon Ora Dental Marlins and Birtle Blue BMX skate park planned in Roblin by the Alternative Sports Club.
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Boise
Vain Recorder
Minto iHotel
Tom Kelly
Muriel
Kelly
Killarney Lakers
Manitoba
Balder Regals
Souris Cardinals
Brandon Cloverleafs
Oak River Dodgers
Neepawa Farmers
Brandon Ora Dental Marlins
Birtle Blue
Roblin
Recreation Commission
Wasslen wins volunteer award in Manitoba ceremony
Two western Manitobans Darryl Jackson of Souris and Rita Wasslen of Bancsarth will receive the Make a Difference Community Award at a April 26 luncheon in Winnipeg. Lieutenant Governor Peter Liba praised the strong volunteer nominations for the inaugural Lieutenant Governor's Awards.
Oakburn school to close after years of debate
After a long community debate since 1994, the Oakburn school is slated to close at the end of June 2002. Trustees voted seven to two in favor, with Christine Schwanke and Kelly Driver opposing. The board cited depopulation and educational viability as factors while noting efforts to engage the community and preserve education for the division.
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Brandon Sun
Lynden Behm
Roger Desilets
Oakburn
Pelly Trail
Rossburn
Desilets
Rts
Christine Schwanke
Kelly Driver
Wheels
Bob Kieper
Inglis
Judy Bauereiss
Dennis Kowal
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Terrie Welwood
Agricore
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Cartwright
Diane Wreford
Bauereiss
Hossburn
Kowal
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