Ski Asessippi project wins federal funding pledge
Terrie Petz-Wetwood reports the Asessippi Ski Hill in Roblin will receive 1.65 million dollars in federal funding on a reimbursement basis to cover construction and startup costs. MP Marlene Cowling and Ski Asessippi President Daymon Guillas tout job creation and regional economic benefits. A feasibility and socio economic study estimates 76 seasonal jobs and up to 188 full time roles over ten years with an economic gain surpassing 19 million dollars.
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Dauphin-Swan River
Marlene Cowling
Roblin
Mrs. Cowling
Ski Asessippi
Daymon Guillas
Local Shootout Winner Takes Cash Prize
Cole Cusitar claimed the $500 cash prize at the Russell Minor Hockey shootout by posting the closest shot to the hole. Although he missed the grand prize of a truck, he won the donor sponsored cash prize from J.D.A. Pharmacy, surrounded by four fellow shooters and event sponsors.
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Cole Cusitar
Russell
Cole
J.D.A. Pharmacy
Major Pratt Defies Province In Grade 12 Math Exam
Manitoba schools debate provincial mandate as Brandon School Board defies rule to include the provincial math test in 30 percent of marks. Results show a provincial average just over 58 percent, raising concerns about fairness and impact on scholarships and university seats due to students who did not take the exam, with Major Pratt principal Eldon Montgomery warning of a unequal playing field.
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Brandon School Board
Pratt
Eldon Montgomery
Montgomery
Steering committee formed to acquire Rossburn subdivision
Rossburn area municipalities appoint a steering committee to negotiate an equitable price with CN for acquiring the Rossburn Subdivision. the province will facilitate the purchase but not hold title, requiring an incorporated body to take title during negotiations with CN and the province. Deloraine chamber protests loss of local jobs and condemns road crew consolidation. Langenburg imposes 250 annual business license fee with 200 rate for downtown and other eligible locations, per town administrator.
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Rossburn
Province of
Manitoba
Chamber
Srew
Deloraine Times & Star
Deloraine Area
Chamber of Commerce
Boissevan
Deloraine
Council
Four-Town Journal
Langenburg
Howard McCullough
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Canada
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Jayton Chalont
Rien
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AMKO
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Amix
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