Rural Manitoba court closures spark access concerns across towns
Judge Geisbrecht sought a floating judge as illness shrinks rural coverage. Residents face extra trips to Brandon, higher costs, and risk of nonappearance. RCMP and officials warn of backlog, warrants, and eroded access to justice across Russell, Boissevain, Minnedosa and Birdtail communities.
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Greisbrecht
Judith Webster
Geisbrecht
Boissevain
Minnedosa
Russell
Rossburn
Birdtail
Brandon
Jardine
Brandon Court
RCMP
Prairie Mountain Detachment
Darcey Davidson
Davidson
Vern Rosnoski
Department of Justice and
Rosnoski
Manitoba
Police Report Notes Multiple Incidents in Russell Area
Entries detail incidents from Apr 9 to Apr 17 including imprudent driving unlocated vehicle, cattle on Highway 16 found and rounded up, minor vehicle vandalism, thefts at Asessippi Inn and Ski Hill, tailgate theft, missing deposit, horses running loose and returned, altercation at Asessippi Inn with charges pending, break in probe, round bales removed, false alarm at Inglis Credit Union, and a sexual assault case with stayed charges against Joseph Poitras.
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Rapby
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Mason Jardine
Forkton
MacNutt
St-Lazare A
Srandvie
Russell Area
Sunt
Noreep
Tos
By Terrie Welwood
Hwy. 16
Clements Farm
Ned
St. Lazare
Asessippi
Bonny Ave
Asessippi Inn
Thunder Creek Bridge
Inglis Credit Union
Joseph Poitras
Russell Banner