New Lake of the Prairies Conservation District Formed
The Lake of the Prairies Conservation District was established by Manitoba on January 1, 2001, uniting Rural Municipalities Russell Shelmouth Bourton Silver Creek the Town Russell and the Village Binscarth to promote soil and water conservation with provincial and local funding and a district board chaired by Gene Nerbas. The board appointed Jewel Mazur as District Manager and Darlene Kelly as Financial Administrator, with offices in Inglis opened January 15.
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Lake of the Prairies Conservation District
Province of
Manitoba
Russell
Shelmouth-Bourton
Silver Creek
Gene Nerbas
Saskatchewan
Nerbas
Jim Rowland
Ron Turetsky
William Kitz
John Hunter
Jewel Mazur
Darlene Kelly
Inglis
Inglis Activity Centre
Fog accident in dense fog on Highway 16 near Russell
Five people escaped serious harm after a three vehicle collision seven miles south of Russell on Highway 16 when a pickup towing a trailer backed across the road and was struck by a northbound GMC Blazer. All five from Winnipeg were treated. one passenger later underwent surgery in Brandon. RCMP continue probe.
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Terrie Welwood
Russell
Highway
Prairie Mountain Rcmp
Saskatchewan
Binscarth
Winnipeg
Russell Hospital
Brandon
RCMP
Newfoundland joins energy rebate program for homeowners
The Rock follows Nova Scotia and Alberta in offering a one time $100 cheque to seniors and low income residents whose homes are heated with oil. About 65,000 households could qualify, costing roughly $6.5 million if all apply, though uptake may be far smaller as seen in Nova Scotia. Manitoba focuses on hydro funded loans while Ottawa’s heating relief remains intact.
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Terrie Welwood
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Alberta
St. John's
Nova
Evergy
Greg Selinger
Hydro
Disturbance at Russell Inn and liquor incident reported
RCMP attended a disturbance at the Russell Inn where two subjects were seen kicking an exterior door and later found at a C store one intoxicated. One man agreed to drive the other home and left with cash missing from his wallet. The case remains under investigation. A loud party at a Russell residence was shut down after a verbal warning. Winnipeg residents charged with open liquor outside the Asessippi Inn. A Russell resident reported skis stolen from the Asessippi Ski Hill. RCMP assisted ambulance for an intoxicated person who fell at a Russell residence and was taken to Russell Hospital.
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RCMP
Russell Inn
Russell
Winnipeg
Asessippi Inn
Asessippi
Tan
Russell Hospital
Caring Lions volunteer Cyril Sudbury celebrated for service
At 85 Cyril Sudbury exemplified Lions Club dedication by canvassing for Journey for Light across Shellmouth and neighboring communities. His leadership helped Inglis and Russell clubs win district awards while wife Lena carried on campaigns raising funds in hospital bed, reflecting a lifelong commitment to service.
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Cyril Sudbury
Inglis Lions Club
Cyril
Lions Journey
Shellmouth
Dropmore
Endcliffe
Inglis Club
Russell Lions
Cyri
Russell Lions Club
Lena
Eye Bank
Journey For Light
Lena Sudbury
Lions
Sudbury
Lions Clubs
Lions Club
Gary Gordon
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New Lake of the Prairies Conservation District
Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs
Conservation District
Selinger
Family Services
Tim Sales
Terrie Welwood Dan
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Ontario
Anna Marie Skogsrud
Anna Mai
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