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Norrie Commission proposal challenges rural Manitoba schools
The Norrie Commission proposals aim to abolish Pelly Trail Birdtail and Rolling River divisions to form Yellowhead. Russell Minnedosa would serve about 5000 students across 13 municipalities with limited rural representation. Concerns focus on rural neglect, tax impact, bus times, possible school closures, and centralization risk to Manitoba’s rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda McIntosh
Clayton Manness
Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg
John Carlisle
Norrie Commission
Manitoba
Russell and
District
Pelly ‘Trail
Birdtail
Rolling River
Yellowhead
Russell
Minnedosa