Manitoba expands livestock disaster powers under amended act
The provincial government announces amendments to the Livestock Disaster Act enabling swifter government action during outbreaks. The changes let Manitoba quarantine affected farms and restrict livestock movements into and out of the province, while vehicle inspections limit spread. Officials say this strengthens disease control and supports international buyer confidence.
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Winnipeg Free Press
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Rash of home thefts averted in Russell area
Local RCMP reports detail multiple theft attempts on Mather Street and Pelly Avenue in Russell on May 30. A suspect was stopped after loading items into a vehicle and was arrested. one man, Robert Francis Smith, 34, of Brandon, faces four trespass by night charges with further charges possible. Nearby incidents include thefts on May 31 in Binscarth and ongoing fireworks causing late night noises during the week of June 1.
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Mather Street
Robert Francis Smith
Brandon
Pelly Trail School Division Reports Staffing and Budgets
The Pelly Trail School Board held a June 4 meeting after an Incamera session. Approved hires include Patti Haliuk Gerald Negrave Carla Falkevitch and Janet Dunn at 0.75. A tennis court was approved for Binscarth and two Australian students sponsored by Education Foundation for Foreign Studies will attend with the foundation covering 10 percent of tuition. The board discussed Bill 14 and 42 with 42 tabled and 14 granting final say to the Board of Reference. A new Park West logo was presented while staffing discussed term positions transfers and a speech pathologist. Public meetings will outline changes with the first in Binscarth on June 6. Kindergarten screening went well and Oakburn process planning continues. A request to use Park West as the Division Office was tabled and a Recog Night is scheduled for June 12. RCI Science Lab addition Binscarth and Major Pratt flooring approved. Graduations set for Rossburn June 25 and Russell June 26. Next meeting June 24 at 10 am.
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Pelly Trail School Board
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Divisonn
Patti Haliuk
Gerald Negrave
Carla Falkevitch
Janet Dunn
Secty. Treas
Binscarth
Australia
Education Foundation For Foreign Studies
Melnyk
Driver
Tony Martin
Judy Bauereiss
Park West
Oakburn
Bob Kieper
Pelly Traill School
RCI Science Lab
Binscorth School
Pratt
Rossburn
Russell
Politicians face disillusion as voters seek individual candidates
Mark, Dauphin Swan River Marquette MP, says right will not merge and Stephen Harper's terms of reference aim to take over. Polls show 70 percent of Canadians view politicians as corrupt, pushing voters toward supporting individual candidates who will represent their interests rather than party lines.
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