Housing will be a priority if mine goes ahead in Russell
Russell officials, facing rising potash demand and a potential mine in the Russell Binscarth area, plan housing and infrastructure work. The town partners with federal funds to expand water and sewer capacity, while noting land on Mclsaac Crescent and property north of Manitoba Avenue could be developed to meet housing needs and support possible growth.
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Flood Plain Mapping Begins for Assiniboine Corridor
Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced the first phase of a flood plain mapping survey of the upper Assiniboine River Valley below Shellmouth Reservoir. The project uses LiDAR in a light detection method from aircraft to measure ground elevations for flood forecasting and planning. Phase two will feed LiDAR data into hydraulic models to simulate various flood events enhancing flood protection and development standards for municipalities.
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Renewable energy push in Manitoba drives new workshops
The Manitoba Sustainable Energy Association formed in 2005 to promote renewable energy among landowners, municipalities, and investors. A MA FR I funded program backs a series of sessions titled Renewable Energy Opportunities Making It Happen at Russell Community Centre on March 9 from 8:45 am to 4 00 pm. Registration costs 15 with lunch included, contact MAFRI G O Centre at 773 5130 by Mar 06.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Sustainable Energy
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