Town and Chamber challenge highway yard move to Birtle
Russell council and Chamber of Commerce push back against the provincial Department of Highways plan to relocate the main yard and offices to Birtle. They warn of increased traffic, safety risks, and loss of local jobs while urging a logistics based decision. MLA Len Derkach supports service standards and vows action if service declines. A related chamber issue questions MTS Mobility about cellular activation from Prairie Mobile offices.
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Charges Laid in Windy Acres Breakin Report
Terrie Fetz Welwe reports three police events from May including a reckless driver on Memorial Avenue near Major Pratt School where a grey red pickup could not be located. a Gambler First Nation Band office disturbance with no charges after conflicting witness evidence. and an abandoned residence north of Inglis with a collapsing foundation and flooded basement posing hazard.
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