Russell Binscarth backs soybean plant bid in western Manitoba
The Municipality of Russell Binscarth joins Carberry and the Neepawa Area Development Corporation as WOLG members to pursue a world class soybean processing facility. Mayor Len Derkach notes a $25,000 two year joining cost and strong regional advantages including rail access highways and central location. Manitoba soybean area has grown with 1.7 million tonnes produced last year from over 1.5 million acres.
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Russell Binscarth
Manitoba
Carberry
Neepawa Area Development Corporation
Westman Opportunities Leadership Group
WOLG
Brandon University
Rural Development Institute
Ray Redfern
Russell-Binscarth
Len Derkach
Derkach
Council
Russell- Binscorth
Inglis
Roblin
Portage
Mercer crews to repaint Inglis UGG elevator and host Elvis night
A nine member volunteer crew led by Stu Brecken will repaint two sides of the UGG elevator in Inglis using period correct methods while the other two sides get sprayed. The Inglis Area Heritage Committee also hosts An Evening With Elvis on Friday August 25 at 8 pm with advance tickets $20. Rick Mercer of CBC is scheduled to visit Inglis Wednesday to try elevator painting for an upcoming TV episode.
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Stu Brecken
Houston
Texas
Inglis
UGG
Brecken
Homewood
Winnipeg Free Press
Elvis
Inglis Area
IAHC
Bert Marshall
Alvin Zimmer
Darlene Jackson
Lori Schlachter
Marie McNeill
Gerald Gorcia
Judy Bauereiss
Rick Mercer
CBC
Manitoba secures $10.9 million federal health funding
Manitoba announces an extra 10.9 million in federal health funding for 2017 18 with 7.27 million for home and community care 3.63 million for mental health and addictions and 5 million in additional funding for other critical areas. The plan targets opioid addiction kidney disease among Indigenous peoples and remote health care improvements with Indigenous partners. Goertzen pushes for a stronger Canada Health Transfer and a bilateral health accord to protect services.
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Manitoba
Kelvin Goertzen
Canada
Goertzen
Canada Health Transfer
Fatal two vehicle crash near Elphinstone Manitoba
Yellowhead RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 45 at Road 122 West five kilometres east of Elphinstone. A car failed to stop at the intersection, killing a 31 year old woman passenger, injuring others. The 27 year old female driver faces multiple impaired driving charges. Police continue investigation with Forensic Collision Reconstruction support.
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Yellowhead Rcmp
Elphinstone
Manitoba
Keeseekoowen
Ojibway First Nation
Waywayseecappo First Na
RCMP
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Mercer
Canadia Cancer Society
Société Canadienne du Cancer
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