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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 15, 2002

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Manitoba Bans Penned Hunting Under Wildlife Amendment Act

Conservation Minister Oscar Lathlin announced a Jan 3 proclamation banning new penned hunting operations in Manitoba. The Wildlife Amendment Act grants authority to regulate captive hunting of wildlife species as officials work with current operators to end penned hunts. Countryfest 2002 in Dauphin reports brisk ticket sales with acts including Tracy Lawrence and Joe Diffie signed.

Oscar Lathlin Manitoba Lathlin Dauphin Herald Tracy Lawrence Mark Chesnutt Joe Diffie Wyburn Dwight Yokum Cruzaros Rascal Flatts Carolyn Dawn Johnson Neal McGoy

Protest at Lake of the Prairies nets sparks flame spark

Hundreds of Lake of the Prairies anglers cottage owners and officials protested a commercial fishing operation, pulling up 70 nets near Pyotts and the Shell River mouth. A bonfire burned one net after the live fish were released, as demands for universal conservation laws and federal provincial action grew.

Pyott’s Lake of the Prairies Shell Pyotts Togo Bridge Shell River

Protest Over Lake Netting Draws Crowds at Shell River Mouth

Frustration grows as nets reportedly reappear at the mouth of the Shell River drawing about twenty five demonstrators to confront aboriginal fishermen removing fish. Officials cite massive catches on Lake of the Prairies with 30 000 pounds at the Shell mouth and 60 000 pounds elsewhere, threatening the sport fishery and local tourism. Politicians and local leaders attend the rally urging a halt to netting, while Aboriginal community tensions are acknowledged by MP Inky Mark.

Pyott's Lake of the Prairies Shell River Shell Asessippi Brooks Dauphin Swan River Inky Mark Russell Len Derkach Reeves Lake Dauphin Dauphin

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