Tories press budget concerns at Roblin forum
Tory MLA Len Derkach led a June budget forum in Roblin with colleagues Clayton Manness Glen Findlay and Jim McCrae. He called the 1987 Manitoba budget the worst ever and said the meetings inform voters, especially seniors, while hinting at more forums and a caucus brainstorming session.
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Kathleen Martens
Roblin
Len Derkach
Manitoba
Derkach
Clayton Manness
Morris
Glen
Angusville reopens Main Street after Main Street Manitoba project
Rain held off for an outdoor ceremony as Angusville celebrated two years of downtown improvements funded by a Main Street Manitoba grant. Total cost about 45 000 dollars with two thirds from the province and a third from the village. project delayed by harvest and weather.
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Manreen Mater
Angusville
Main Street Manitoba
Silver Creek
Mervin Dunn
Dunn
Council
John Bucklaschuk
Elsie Forrest
Forrest
Lobbying Pays Off for Kathleen and Yellowhead Route
Kathleen celebrates years of lobbying as the Yellowhead Highway gains official Trans-Canada status. The federal government provides 50 million for highway upgrades, cost-shared with four western provinces. YHA aims to boost goods movement and tourism along the 3000 kilometer route while designing a new Trans-Canada Yellowhead Route sign. Members exceed 300 businesses with strong Manitoba support and Winnipeg participation. The Russell Chamber notes local bids for the 1988 Manitoba Summer Games were not selected.
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Yellowhead Highway
Yellowhead
Smith
YHA
Trans-Canada Yellowhead
Chamber of Commerce
Roblin
Russell
Grandview
Dave Churen
Kopin
Home Improvement Caution From Manitoba Minister
Alf Mackling of Corporate Affairs warns homeowners especially seniors about unscrupulous direct sellers in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba. He notes most firms are reputable, but some push high pressure sales for unnecessary work and overprice jobs that are not always completed.
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S To Stens
Alf Mackling
Manitoba
Mackling
Winnipeg
Inglis Awards Night Honors Graduates and Scholars
Page 11 highlights include graduation scholarships and a Second Front Marathon update with Crime Stoppers details. Awards night recognizes multiple students and community contributors amid the Inglis celebration.
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Inglis
Provincial court days merged in Russell for youth and adults
On July 19, Russell provincial youth and adult courts will share one court day with Clerk Frank Keller noting the lighter youth docket did not justify a separate session. The combined court meets the third Wednesday monthly at the Masonic Hall on Westbourne Street. Elijah Harper approved grants total 199,600 to support Waywayseecappo Indian Band and other Manitoba First Nations groups.
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Russell
Frank Keller
Masonic Hall
Westbourne Street
First Nations Confederacy Inc
Waywayseecappo
Manitoba
Algol Resource Development Council
Tern Manitoba
Russell High School Graduates 24th Class Amid Messages of Hope
Major Pratt gymnasium welcomed 51 Grade 12 students of Russell High School for the 24th graduation. Deputy Mayor Doug MacIsaac urged graduates to use high school as a foundation for future learning and citizenry amid challenges like technology and labor issues. Principal Vents soudher announced a $10,000 scholarship gift from Alex Danziel channeled through the Russell and District Foundation Trust. European exchange students and two Lizard Point natives received recognition and bursaries, with ASSE participants pledging to return for reunions.
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Pratt
Doug ‘MacIsaac
MacIsaac
David
Goliath
Vents Soudher
Alex Danziel
Hassell
Lynn
Pratt Boucher
Russell and District Foundation
Canada
ASSE
Russell
Waywayseecappa Indian Band Education Authority
Lizard Point Indian Reserve
Peter Mentuck
Ryan Cote
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William J. Kalyniak
Allan Rowland
Mervyn Dunn
Kathleen
Chamber
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