Grain elevator meets abrupt end at Russell site
The United Grain Growers elevator at the northwest corner of Russell collapsed Friday night. The dismantling marks the end of a six decade landmark that served local farmers before closing last February. Farmers expressed mixed feelings, saying they wish it hadn’t happened.
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Binscarth Prepares Colorful Homecoming Weekend
Binscarth gears up for a three day homecoming with a Sunday brunch menu of fruit salad and yogurt, croissants, cinnamon buns and cheese. The program includes a dance with Border Crossing, a Sunday night show by Northern Lights, car rally, museum tours, village concerts, a pet show, fireworks and a parade.
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Health Minister McCrae Says Hospital Board Dismantling Not Compulsory
Health Minister Jim McCrae told a Conservative fundraiser breakfast that disbanding hospital boards will be for individual districts to decide. He noted regional boards may shift focus to community care and that no legislation requires boards' dissolution.
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Joan Eliasson
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Birtle C O P P halves crime rate and grows volunteers
The Birtle C O P P program started in January 1995 with 36 volunteers, logging about 1900 hours and 2648 km while adding 14 members to reach 50 patrollers. A $1425 grant funded start up and equipment, and crime dropped 47 percent from 1994 to 1995. Volunteers pay travel and gas costs but donate time and vehicles. Consumers warned about loan broker scams target Manitoba readers via classified ads offering easy loans by telephone.
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