Warm weather slows dog team on long trek to Bering Sea
Howard leads an eight dog sled crew toward the Bering Sea but unseasonable warmth and sparse snow slow progress. Mechanical breakdowns and a helpful Geraldton mechanic pause the journey while Cory Duncan packs ski trails to shorten the route. The group aims to finish by April with cancer survivors’ stories fueling their mission.
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Russell
Howard
Yorkton
Cory Duncan
Bering Sea
Wendy
Smith
I Care What You Want How Small Town Retail Succeeds
Knight stresses that customers today are sophisticated and want to know that retailers care. She cites girl from Manitoba who learned sales door to door and notes people buy from those they like. In rural towns, friendly service and a sincere smile build loyalty and profits.
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Knight
Manitoba
Texas
Baskin Robbins
Russell
Parkland Winter Games wrap up with local golds
The 1998 Parkland Regional Winter Games closed with 435 attendees and strong local medals. Vicki Forsyth and George Forsyth led Alpine Skiing golds, Glen Berg also won, Roblin’s John Skinner Jo Anne Hamilton and Tim Wendell claimed cross country gold, Russell teams won broomball and Pee Wee hockey, and Bantam curling gold went to the Binscarth team coached by Gwen Tibbatts. Russell and Rossburn athletes earned additional high finishes in other events.
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Parkland
Russell
Vicki Forsyth
George
John Skinner
Jo- Anne Hamilton
Tim Wendell
Russell Super Cocks
Russell Cyclones
Binscarth
Keith Tibbatts
Megan Paradine
Kelly Cook
Sarah Plumb
Bantam Curling
Gwen Tibbatts
Rossburn
Alfred Smith
Grant Bily
Scott Preston
South Park Slammers
Bryan Matthews
Chris Kostesky
Steve Sullivan
Shawn Hersack
Amber Swereda
Shannon DeMontigny
Janelle McFeeters
Rural Tax Reform Sparks Fear of Community Decline
Melnyk warns an across the board tax system change could devastate small rural communities by burdening both land and buildings. He notes many small farms struggle and argues reforms must balance equity and sustainability for farmers and school divisions.
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Melnyk
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Thunder Bay
Geraldton
Erite
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Russell Area
Rae
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