Rural hotels in trouble amid changing drinking trends
Joe Desmarais reports on rural hotels facing closures as alcohol sales decline. Manitoba Hotels Association executive vice president John Read cites lower consumption, demographics, price, lifestyle shifts, and drinking and driving initiatives as key factors. A $75,000 study urged changes to boost profits and diversification, though a $100,000 revolving loan from the federal government is unlikely.
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Joe Desmarais
Manitoba Hotels Association
John Read
Commission
Read
MHA
Major Pratt wins provincial volleyball title
The Major Pratt Trojans captured the MHSSAA Provincial A volleyball championship, ending a 20 year drought for Saskatchewans teams. Coaches Mike Totte and Darcy Marshall built a strong run from September through the Beef and Bailey Tournament to the provincial final where they beat Niverville in straight sets 15-7 15-8. Tournament All Stars were Devin Zimmer and Brad Zimmer.
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Trojans
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Grandview
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Totte
Darcy Marshall
Niverville
Grandview seeks backing for toxic waste site plan
The Grandview project group asks Town and Rural Councils to record support for Grandview as a potential province wide toxic waste management site. Manitoba Hazardous Waste officials visited to explain the site selection process and answer questions. Boxing Week sales persist with retailers noting ongoing bargains and consumer flexibility.
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Grandview Promotions
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John Stogan
Develop‘ment
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