Special dream realized as Binscarth opens new school
In Binscarth Manitoba over 300 people including the Manitoba premier attended last Friday’s official opening of the elementary school after eight years of planning and years of renovation. The event featured a new gymnasium and a nine month construction period moving students from trailers and even a church basement. School officials praised community support and a fundraising push that led to capital funding announced in March 1986 by former Education Minister Maureen Hemphill.
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Kathleen Martens
Manitoba
Binscarth
Pelly Trail
Ea Slywchuk
Maureen Hemphill
Howard Yachey
Tinsearth
Government offers alternative to water drainage
Tan Dickson of the Manitoba Conservation Authority told about 40 Russell area farmers that the province cannot fix drainage alone but supports conservation districts to manage soil and water. He noted districts are locally controlled, with municipalities mustering 25 percent funding, offering short term relief and potential wildlife projects and water storage as a side benefit.
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Vy Namuicen Marvens
Tan Dickson
Russell
Dickson
Manitoba Conservation Authority
Bob Witty
RM of
Stead
Winnipeg
MTS rebuffs Russell Chamber pay phone proposal at depot
At the January meeting the Russell & District Chamber asked MTS to study adding a pay phone at the Russell bus depot citing senior citizens difficulty crossing Hwy 16 with baggage. MTS declined noting three phones within 200 yards. The chamber forwarded the letter to the depot for suggestions and considered a sign about nearby phones. The February meeting also covered Highway 16 improvements and youth employment plans under Careerstart and Challenge '87. Pro-rated chamber dues were approved for new members.
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Russell & District Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba Telephone System
MTS
Russell
Chamber
Bob Witty
Chamber of Commerce
Hwy. 16
Spencer Reevie
Celine Chamber
Mayer urges farmers to help shape policy through meetings
Kathleen Martens reports Mayer says policy development benefits from farm groups and community leaders. About 60 farmers attended a policy discussion during parliamentary recess, meeting with the minister visiting Hitmen Canada Wheat Board riding.
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Mayer
Kathleen Martens
Agricul
Hitmen Canada
Wheat Board
New Roles For Derkach As Legislature Shuffles
Len Derkach Tory MLA for Roblin Russell becomes chief critic of Crown Investments and the Jobs Fund with deputy critic roles in northern affairs and education. The shuffle follows Opposition Leader Gary Filmon’s cabinet moves as the second legislative session begins February 26. Demoted or reassigned include Gilles Roch as culture chief critic and Denis Rocan reviewing government services.
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Derkach
Len Derkach
Roblin Russell
Crown Investments
Jobs Fund
Gary Filmon
Gilles Roch
Springfield
Turtle Mountain
Denis Rocan
Glen Cummings
Ste. Rose
Dave Blake
Minnedosa
Howard Pawley
Town to Pave Streets in Summer Under 290000 Budget
Russell residents will see street improvements this summer after the town council approved paving plans in a February 26 meeting. The project, scheduled to start in June, carries an estimated cost of 290000 with a cushion for unforeseen work, financed by a debenture over ten years at a guaranteed rate.
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Jim Langford
Chamber of Commerce
Yellowhead
CP Rail
Shoal Lake
George Smellie
Smellie
British Columbia
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Thunder Bay
Western Grain Transportation Act
Jim Deveson
Grain Transportation Committee
Kathleen Warvens
Russell
Wally Brad
Brad
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Department of Education
Ed Slywchuk
Dean Salyn
Joan Clement
Pelly Trail School
Divison
Badley
Neepawa
Gladstone
Strathclair
Newdale
Gordon Ramer
Dauphin
Ramer
Challenge
Charlie Mayer
Elks’ Hall
Roblin
Louise Ewankin
Ewankin
University of Manitoba
Doern
Russell Doern
Russell Banner
NDP
Emerson
Elmwood
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