Doer Announces Manitoba Twin Trans Canada Highway Plan
Premier Gary Doer announced Manitoba will twin the Trans Canada highway from Virden to the Saskatchewan border, with an initial 10.3 kilometre phase starting this summer. The four year plan aims to add 40 kilometres, part of a $600 million five year highway program and a $120 million annual budget for roads and $68 million for maintenance.
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Twin Trans Canada
Gary Doer
Virden
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Strongquill murder trial cellmate quizzed in court
During the ten week Brandon Courtroom trial of Rob ert Sand and Laurie Bell for Cst. Dennis Strongquill death, Sand claimed he did not see the officer killed and Bell was asleep in the truck. A former cell mate testified Bell described the shooting and laughed at the death, saying she told them to kill.
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Terrie Welwood
Robert Sand
Laurie Bell
Cst
Dennis Strongquill
Brandon
Sand
Strongquill
Bell
Brandon Correctional Institute
Ferguson
Laurie
Rob
Danny
Liberal nomination in Russell supports Clement and Gerrard
Liberal candidate Joan Clement was nominated at the Russell Leisure Centre, outlining priorities for senior care, education funding, economic development, infrastructure, First Nations collaboration, and rural growth. Dr. Jon Gerrard endorsed Clement, urged eliminating the payroll tax, and highlighted tourism and local landmarks like Frank Skinner Arboretum and Fort Ellice as growth drivers.
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Joan Clement
Russell
Joan
Jon Gerrard
Gerrard
Russell Inn
Asessippi
Frank Skinner Arboretum
Fort Ellice
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Don Yanick
Virden Arthur
Perry Kalynuk
Rose Ferguson
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Liberal Party
Alberta
Liberal Party of Manitoba
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NCB
Canada
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