Potash mine update discussed by minister in Russell
Minister Jim Downey spoke at the Russell Inn to update on the Manitoba Potash Corporation project and EMC plans. He noted 4 to 5 years to start, two 35 foot shafts, 1994 seismic work, and a potential 2 million tonne annual output if the 3D study in September and January meeting yield a positive decision.
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Joan Eliasson
Jim Downey
Energy and Mines
Russell Inn
Russell
Downey
Russell Industrial Development Commission
Manitoba Potash Corporation
EMC
France
Saskatchewan
Ing
Minister of Energy and Mines
Blais defends Youth Offenders Act stance before Russell council
Justice Minister Pierre Blais responded to a Russell Town council resolution urging fixes in the Youth Offenders Act. He argued most youths before courts have unmet needs like education and health, and stressed the law works for the majority while calling for broader community action to reduce youth crime.
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Jean Eliasson
Pierre Blais
Russell Town Council
Council
Blais
Beron
Mystery Wheat Car 17681 Drifts Between Cracked Elevator
Canadian Pacific grain car 17681 loaded with wheat at Cracknell Paterson Elevator on May 19 reappeared with Saskatchewan Wheat Board tags. The car may have headed to Thunder Bay and back, its door welded shut since departure. Tickets were canceled and reissued, while wheat prices rose 34 cents per bushel, adding cost to this trip.
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Joan Eliasson
Canadian Pacific
Cracknell Paterson
Saskatchewan Wheat Board
Thunder Bay
Cracknell
VLT funds flow to rural municipalities in Manitoba
Minister Len Derkach distributed 3.1 million in video lottery terminal profits to Manitoba rural municipalities. The first of two no strings attached payments was handed to mayors and reeves, with a September installment planned. Recipients include RM of Boulton, RM of Birtle, St. Lazare, Binscarth, Rossburn, Shell River, Hillsburg, Shellmouth, Silver Creek, Ellice, Roblin, RM of Russell, and Town of Russell.
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Len Derkach
VLT
Conservative
Ges
Derkach
Boulton
Birtle
St. Lazare
Binscarth
Rossbur
Shell River
Hillsburg
Shellmouth
Silver Creek
Lighting project at Spear Lake backed by grant
A $9.00 Sustainable Development Grant from the Province funds lighting installation at Spear Lake. Game and Fish president Wilbert Ross says negotiations with Manitoba Hydro aim to install lighting to deter vandalism. The plan, developed with Rural Development Minister Len Derkach, has been in progress for about a year and a half.
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Spear Lake
Provine
Game and Fish
Wilbert Ross
Manitoba Hydro
Ross
Len Derkach
Vandalism reports rise in Russell area residents say
RCMP say seven vandalism and mischief reports last week include windshield damage to a 1986 Toyota Cargo Van on Assisi pi Lane a bicycle damage at a residence light damage at Assesipp rovicial Park a beer bottle strike at a drive in and a missing tiller from Boulton. A 4x4 rolled over after a youth driving incident. Pool vandalism rocks debris bricks plague Russell pool. Cedar trees missing near St Lazare investigated. Two doorstep cleaners failed to show municipal license prompting RCMP call. A large set of keys handed to police for owner to claim. Bonnie Cowen reports doorstep salesmen attempted to push house cleaners without proper licence.
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Joan Eliasson
Lone Russell Rcmp
Binscarth
Asssipi Ln
Ben
Bonnie Cowen
Cozens
RCMP
Dauphin Gains Full Line GM Dealership
The exit of Boyachek Chevrolet Oldsmobile Geo. Ltd. leaves Martin Motors as Dauphin GM full line dealer. Owner Don Martin acquires the business, driven by economics and GM policy to station full line outlets in smaller towns.
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Gmnow
Dauphin
General Motors
Boyachek
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile Geo. Ltd
Marsin Motors
Bill Boyachek
Martin Motors
Don Martin
Martin
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Frey
Roblin
Roblins
Steve Yahodynski
Department of Highways
Yorkton Union Hospital
Tim Shiner
Brandon General Hospital
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Neepawa
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