Manitoba unveils public gambling addiction treatment program
Health Minister Donald W. Orchard and Bonnie Mitchelson announced a new public education and treatment program for problem gamblers to be overseen by the Alcoholism Foundation of Manitoba. The $2.5 million, five year plan aims to treat about 2,000 Manitobans, funded entirely from lottery revenue, with Phase I launching within 12 months and Phase II fully active within 24 months. The program includes staff training, a crisis hotline, professional certification, and on site interventions at Manitoba hotels, Crystal Casino, and two new Winnipeg facilities.
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Donald W. Orchard
Bonnie Mitchelson
Alcoholism Foundation of ‘Manitoba
AFM
Orchard
Rachel Volberg
Mitchelson
Manitoba Lotteries
Manitoba Hotel Association
Manitoba
Crystal Casino
Winnipeg
Russell Town Bills Shifted by Canada Post Delays
Triple billing hits Russell residents as tax water and garbage bills arrive late or changed. Water meters are read, data sent to Winnipeg, then bills returned to the town office. Water bill due date extended to July 28, garbage to July 25, taxes to September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Eliasson
Russell
Canada Post
Winnipeg
Winnpeg
Wally ‘Melnyk
Green Team Hired For Asessippi Park Work This Summer
Sixteen students under the REDI program are assigned to Asessippi Provincial Park for summer tasks. Eight come from Roblin and eight from Russell. Rochelle Nerbas of Shellmouth and Jody O'Brien of Russell paint posts during a park visit. The group will improve park appearance, work on campgrounds and backcountry facilities, and build access stairs and ramps for people with disabilities. Other area hires include Jill Montgomery Russell, Mark Sochnski Russell, Debbie Cook Binscarth, Tom Derkatch RM of Silver Creek, Chris Simard St Lazare, and Darren Liske Inglis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Eliasson
REDI
Asessippi
Roblin
Russell
Rochelle Nerbas
Shellmouth
Jody O'Brien
Rochelle
Jody
Jill Montgomery
Mark Sochnski
Debbie Cook
Binscarth
Tom Derkatch
Silver Creek
Chris Simard
St. Lazare
Darren Liske
Inglis
Carp spawn or mass fish stranding near old bridge site
The Manitoba community paper notes heavy rains channeled water toward grasslands near the Shell River old bridge. Fish struggle for survival as waters recede, with Fisheries official noting possible carp spawning or mass stranding and promising a follow up check by Asessippi Parks.
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Shell River
Sewer Lines Tell Tales From Russell to Binscarth
Town Foreman Walter Schwaluk warns councillors that substances improper for sewers appear in Russell and Binscarth lines. He explains how sand and grease enter pipes during cleaning, can be traced by manholes, and urges careful use of drains and flushers to prevent contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Eliasson
Russell
Binscarth
Russell Town
Walter Schwaluk
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Pratt
Cory Duncan
Lana Ewankin
Lana
Hle. Bennett
Associaton
Emily Boltson
Portage Avenue
Gerry Edwards
Department of Natural Resources
Edwards
Asessippi Parks
Ality
Emily Boitson
Russell Banner
Regina
Wascana Rehabilit Centre
Plains Centre For the Arts
Winmisao
Landmark Inn
Reina
Saskatchewan
Canada
B.C. Rockies
Trickle Creek
Kimberley
B.C
Tharedy
Trickle Creek Golf Resort
Ions
Inn West
Kirkwood
Mountain Edge Resort
Purcell Condo
Rocky Mountain
Happy Hans
Teen Jones
Rockies
Platzs
Cranbrook
U.S
Trickle Creek Kimberley
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