Communities explore ski hill at Asessippi Park
About 45 residents from Russell and surrounding communities met to discuss a possible ski hill at Asessippi Provincial Park. Chaired by Ken Markosky, the group weighed advantages and feasibility and plans to seek government support. If viable, construction could begin next winter pending backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac Desmarais
Russell and
Asessippi Provincial Park
Ken Markosky
Roblin
Markosky
Major snow storm hits area with roadblock on Highway 16
A winter blizzard swept through Yorkton Russell and Dauphin regions, dumping seven centimetres of snow and forcing RCMP to block Highway 16 from Russell to Solsgirth as two semi units stalled on the Solsgirth hill. The Dauphin weather office said Alberta and Saskatchewan border conditions fed the storm, with zero visibility in open areas while easing by late afternoon. Local ski hill plans at Asessippi Provincial Park were discussed, with costs over $1 million and a used chairlift upgrade favored to attract 600 to 700 skiers. next steps include further meetings to decide the route forward.
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RCMP
Russell
Solsgirth
Ray Clyde
Dauphin Weather Office
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Yorkton
Dauphin
Markosky
Concensus
Asessippi Provincial Park
Inglis Cemetery
Highway No. 83
Community Improvement Program slated for Russell
WESTARC pilots CIP in Melita Russell Boissevain Shoal Lake towns chosen for self driven growth. Dr. Robert Annis of WESTARC says program relies on self appraisal, data collection, and resident led planning to shape 10 year goals. Cooperation with Manitoba Rural Development and Canada Employment and Immigration Commission noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melita
Russell
Boissevain
Shoal Lake
Westarc
Robert Annis
Westarc Group
Manitoba Rural Development
Western Manitoba Office
Canada Employment and Immigration Commission
Annis
CIP
Brandon University
Chamber to sponsor tour group dinner in Russell
Chamber motioned to cover 50 percent of a 225 dollar dinner for 44 travel agents visiting Russell on May 4. Russell Inn will host sleeping arrangements for Circle Tours agents. Town and Chamber will jointly sponsor a 2 to 3 hour tour of the area highlighting Russell and Lake of the Prairies to promote the region.
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Joe Desmarais
Russell
Russell Inn
Circle Tours
Daymon Guillas
Chamber
Town Council
Ould
Lake of the Prairies
Viola Coulter
Coulter
Western Canada
Federal Business Development Bank
Decline in job openings across Canada hurts professionals
A cross country survey by the Technical Service Council shows a seven percent drop in job openings last year and a 13 percent slide in the last quarter. Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba saw declines, while Alberta and British Columbia posted gains. The study cites global competition and US free trade as drivers of layoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technical Service Council
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
United States
Shellmouth and Boulton adopt emergency plans
Communities in Shellmouth and Boulton have adopted new emergency plans. Albert Driedger, minister responsible for the Emergency Measures Organization, praises the move and says the planned response will prove vital if an emergency or disaster occurs. Manitoba has 178 municipalities with completed emergency plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellmouth
Boulton
Albert Driedger
Manitoba
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Asessippi Park
Inlis
Binscarth
Clayton Chaloner
Gord Sylvester
Lynn Spurway
Spurway
Gary Filmon
Industry
Jim Ernst
Winnipeg
Ste
Vern Rosnoski
Earl Smith
Manitoba Natural Resources
Dave Ward
Ethelbert
Manitoba Community Places Program
Heritage and Recreation
Bonnie Mitchelson
Ethelbert Lions Club
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