Protest planned over Katimavik shutdown in Ottawa and Manitoba
Andrea Long reports that participants parents and organizers plan a February 15 Ottawa human chain protesting Secretary of State Benoit Bouchard's decision to end Katimavik nine month youth programs. The article notes 19 000 youths joined since 1977 with mixed English French groups and postings to communities.
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Secretary of State
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Katimavik
Canada
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YWCA
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Childrens’ Aid Society
Boys and Girls Club
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Car Hits School Bus in Heavy Fog on Highway 83
Russell RCMP report a southbound car rear-ended a Pelly Trail school bus near Highway 83 around 9 a.m. February 4. A bus passenger sustained minor injuries and was treated at Russell District Hospital. The car driver was uninjured. vehicle severely damaged. No charges yet.
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Desjardins urges health care overhaul in Manitoba
Manitoba Health Minister Larry Desjardins told Russell District officials the province faces a health care crossroads. He rejected maintaining current spending, warned of rising costs, and endorsed admin changes plus more home and community care to avoid hospital dependence. He cited two tier-fee concerns and noted Brandon General Hospital expansion plans without confirming approval.
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Andrea Long
Larry Desjardins
Desjardins
Manitoba
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Wspita
Manitoba Health Services Commission
Brandon General Hospital
India eyes Manitoba potash mine co operation
Canamax Resources holds 100 percent of the Manitoba Russell Bancscar th site rights and has cost shared feasibility studies with the province. India signs a letter of understanding with Manitoba to pursue discussions on a long term purchase and equity participation. Officials expect Indian tours this summer with a potential letter of intent by November.
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Department of Energy and Mines
India
Manitoba
Communirations
Energy ‘and Mines
Wayne Ferguson
Wilson Parasiuk
Canamax Resources Inc
Toronto
Russell-Binscarth
Canamax
Minerals and Metals ‘Trading Corporation of India Ltd
Ferguson
Peter Tredger
Russel
PC health care pledge highlighted in Russell visit
Progressive Conservative health critic Don Orchard told Russell workers and officials the party would prioritize health care if elected. He urged bringing a CT scanner to Brandon General Hospital to spare western Manitoba patients trips to Winnipeg and criticized current waiting times for elective surgery as unacceptable. Education critic Clayton Manness warned of cutbacks and pressed for more classroom funding and tougher policy action.
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Don Orchard
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Clayton Manness
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Brandon General Hopital
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Winnipeg
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Department of Health
Manitoba
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