Greyhound Offers Compromise To Eliminate Morning Route
Greyhound Lines of Canada proposed ending the daily 7 30 a m Russell to Winnipeg service citing low ridership and losses. The company offered riders a compromise after applying to the Manitoba Motor Transport Board, with impact on seven Yellowhead Highway communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Martens
Russell
Winnipeg
Greyhound Lines of Canada Ltd
Manitoba Motor Transport Board
Yellowhead Highway
Con't
Roblin Paper Sold After 33 Years of Publication
After 33 years the Roblin weekly is sold to the Dauphin Herald. Harry and Mary Oliphant exit March 1 but stay another month to aid the transition. Cathy Yellowaga and Ernie Senko will remain. Bob Gilroy and Ryan Kustra take roles as manager and editor at the First Avenue office serving Roblin.
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Kathleen Martens
Roblin
Dauphin Herald
Harry & Mary Oliphant
Roblin Review
Cathy Yellowaga
Ernie Senko
Review
Bob Gilroy
Ryan Kustra
First Avenue
Kostyra Opens Budget Plans For March 16
Finance Minister Eugene Kostyra announced the 1987 Manitoba budget would be unveiled on Monday March 16. He said Manitobans support preserving health education and social services and funding must cover escalating costs amid reduced federal assistance. The government aims to balance public service benefits with taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Kostyra
Manitoba
Kostyra
Heart Fund drive praised for strong community support
Grace Wilson, chair of the Russell Heart Fund, reports 36 canvassers raised over 4000 dollars in February with more contributions possible. The amount exceeded 1986 by about 800 dollars, reflecting growing public knowledge of the Heart Foundation and its services.
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Heart Fund
Pratt School
Heart Foundation
Glynis Wileman
Grace Wilson
Russell Heart Fund
Wilson
Indian Band invites premier to visit Cree reserve
Chief Leslie Longclaws of Waywayseecappo on the Cree reserve east of Russell invites Manitoba Premier Howard Pawley to tour the area to press for funding from Indian Affairs. The band cites 9 percent unemployment, 150 houses for 750 members, needs for 100 new homes, road upgrades, a water pipeline, and delayed payments as key issues.
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Kathleen Martens
Manitoba
Department of Indian Affairs
Leslie Longclaws
Waywayseecappo Indian Reserve
Russell
Howard Pawley
Binscarth
Longclaws
Band Council
Indian Affairs
Louis Stevenson
Glenn Babb
Peguis Indian Reserve
Homeowners warned about home improvement scams
Hassell RCMP Const. Clare Boyle and Royle warn homeowners, especially seniors, about door to door con artists offering summer home improvements. Down payments often exceed 1,000 dollars. buyers should not sign on the spot and should have time to verify contracts.
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Tare
Hassell Rcmp
Clare Boyle
Boyle
Consumer and Corporate Affairs Warn on Home Repair Scams
RCMP Const. Clare Boyle notes about 10 cases of home repair fraud are reported yearly in Russell but more likely go unreported due to embarrassment. Dave Crumb of CCA urges verification of Vendor, Direct Seller, and Transient Trader licenses, explains bonds, and outlines a four day contract cancellation rule with a toll free help line.
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RCMP
Clare Boyle
Russell
Dave Crumb
Consumer Services
Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Winnipeg
Crumb
CCA
RM of
Russell merchants press against higher sales tax in budget briefing
Local merchants in Russell lobby against a proposed rise in Manitoba's retail sales tax ahead of the March 16 budget. Doug MacIsaac requests broader taxation, including professional and personal services, while noting Saskatchewan's exemptions tempt border shoppers. Finance Minister Kostyra says a full study will come after the budget, and a meeting may occur later.
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Kathleen Martens
Russell Merchants
Doug MacIsaac
Border Town For Fair
Eugene Kostyra
Pawley
Binscarth
Winnieg
Kostyra
MacIsaac
Saskatchewan
Russell
Mac
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Greyhound
Dauphin
Russell Swimming Pool Committee
Dept of Culture, Heritage and Recreation
Gordon Raymer
Kerry Huff
Pool Committee
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Tyment
Rossburn
Royle
Isaac
Banner
Russe-Binscarth
NDP
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