Fate of Manitoba community newspapers at risk
Manitoba lawmakers clash over postal rate hikes threatening community papers. PC MLA Bob Rose pushes a private member resolution amid NDP refusals while critics call it political maneuvering. If not passed by March 1, papers face up to 20 000 in annual increases.
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Manitoba
NDF
Filmon
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Bob Rose
Turtle Mountain
Rose
NDP
NDP Natural Resources
Cliff Evans
Evans
Doug Penner
Ski hill funding eyed as major hurdle for project
Roland Deschambault reports Asessippi Ski Hill Association faces funding as a key obstacle. Questionnaires gathered in Inglis Russell Foxwarren Roblin Grandview show broad community support and potential financial pledges. Members await federal stance, with MP Brian White presenting the proposal to caucus and an information meeting planned in March. A revised financial draft from D.R. Matthews and Associates is expected by month’s end.
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Roland Deschambault
Asessippi Ski Hill Association
Ski Hill Association
Brian White
Jackoon
Jackson
D.R. Matthews and Associates
Rural Manitoba seminar set for May 22 in Brandon
Province and MCNA announce a one day seminar at Keystone Centre Brandon May 22 titled A New Agenda for Rural Manitoba. Len Derkach and Doug Penner say it follows the Neepawa conference with a practical how to approach to development. Topics include Grow Bonds financing value added farming ventures and regional workshops for farm groups labor groups and local officials.
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Len Derkach
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Doug Penner
Manitoba
MCNA
Brandon
Keystone Centre
Derkach
Penner
Founda
Chambers of Commerce
Canada January housing starts slide to 146000 units
CMHC reports January housing starts at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 146000, down 12.6 percent from December’s 167000. Third straight monthly drop, with Quebec hit hardest as provincial ends of a construction—support program weigh on urban starts.
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Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation
Gilles Proulx
CMHC
Quebec
Proulx
Ontario
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
School Bus Damaged in Multiple Police Reports
Police logged several incidents including a February 9 5 15 PM complaint about a school bus sustained damage to headlights and stop sign with $500 estimate in Major Pratt Collegiate area. Earlier theft under 1000 from Central Inn and a disqualified driving charge, with investigations ongoing. A Binscarth resident had vehicle seized. Winnipeg Beef truck trespass reported in Millwood area.
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Binscarth
Pratt Collegiate
Millwood
Winnipeg Beef
Manitoba Autopac renewal deadline set for February 29
Manitobans are urged to purchase or renew Autopac coverage by February 29 the start of the new insurance year. MPIC official Marilyn McLaren advises drivers to consult agents early to review changes in driving needs and use categories to save money. About 721000 renewal forms were mailed in late January.
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MPIC
Autopac
Marilyn McLaren
Manitoba
McLaren
Daytime headlights urged for safety by MPIC official
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation urges drivers to use low beam headlights in daylight to improve visibility. Don Halbert, MPIC Traffic Safety and Loss Prevention Manager, notes daylight and fog from winter exhaust reduce normal visibility. He stresses headlights are crucial for winter traffic safety.
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Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Don Halbert
MPIC
Movie to be Made in Souris
Souris will host on location filming for The Diviners, an adaptation of Margaret Laurence’s novel, with Atlantis Films of Toronto and Credo Group of Winnipeg in charge. Shooting winter scenes March 21 to 25 and May 18 to June 19, Souris is expected to boost residents and the local economy.
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Souris
Souris Plain Dealer
the Diviners
Margaret Lawrence
Atlantis Films
Toronto
Credo Group
Winnipeg
Neepawa
Dunn
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Tion
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Four-Town Journal
Stew’s
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Stew
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Cam
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