Youth Job Centre Opens in Russell This Summer
Manitoba Youth Job Centre reopens in Russell until August 10 with Jodi Montgomery as centre manager. A Russell native, she just completed weeks of Gimli training and will aid employers with summer postings, refer youth aged 12 to 24 to jobs, and provide job search information from the Russell Community Centre. Montgomery is in her second year at the University of Manitoba pursuing education for a future elementary teaching position.
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Manitoba
Russell
Jodi Montgomery
Montgomery
Youth
Gimli
University of Manitoba
Pelly Trail opposes transfer of land to Intermountain division
Public hearing by the Board of Reference examined a petition by 26 residents of Pelly Trail School Division No 37 to transfer four quarters of land to Intermountain Division No 36. Chair Joan Clement cited loss of tax revenue and cost to the division, while Intermountain offered no action. The decision due within 21 days will determine if an appeal to the courts follows.
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Pelly Trail
Board of Reference
Major Pratt School
Intermountain
Roblin
Joan Clement
Pel
Ly Trail Board
Intermountain Division
Pelly Trail Division
Murray Bradshaw
Brad Robin
Robin
Inglis
Inter‘mountain School Division
Intermountain School
Mel Graves
Historic bridge recovered in Shellmouth area after theft
The Russell RUM reports a May theft of a late 1800s hand forged steel bridge once linking Asessippi, now recovered by May 18 and aims to restore it as a heritage site. Separate May incidents include a house fire in Shellmouth, mischief in Russell, and a vehicle hit and run. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics spans May end to June 1, benefiting Manitoba athletes.
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Russell
Asessippi ‘Park
Shellmouth
Set. Petry
Russell Detachment
Department of Natural Resources
Asessippi
Canadian National Railways
Angusville
Asessippi Park
St. Lazare
Petry
Manabe
Winnipeg
Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Set
Jaussen
MLA Len Derkach urges drought relief and farm aid
Roplin Russell MLA Len Derkach spoke by phone last Friday about farmers facing dire grain prices and Manitoba drought. He said $24 million is allocated up front to help farmers plant and sustain crops this year and urged the federal government to release promised drought payment funds now.
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Roplin-Russell
Len Derkach
Manitoba
Derkach
Trade area study of Russell region report compiled
Russell and surrounding area are analyzed in a0 study by Rod Nasewich Economic Development Officer Parkland Western Region. The report draws on Statistics Canada data Saskatchewan business publications and other sources for information on population demographics age sex ratios and the 40 kilometre trade area. It notes an 11 percent population decline from 1976 to 1986 and highlights gender distribution across age groups.
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Rod Nasewich
Parkland Western Region
Russell
Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan
Autopac time payment notices due and other briefs
Manitoba motorists on time payment plan for Autopac renewals will receive second installment notices by May 31. More than 219,000 notices totaling about 27.5 million in premiums are being mailed, with a $12 administration fee. Also notes recreation complex planning in Rossburn, national park fee increases, and Canadian tourism price pressures affecting U.S. travelers.
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Autopac
Manitoba
Barry Galenzoski
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Rossburn
Agri-Rec
Department of Labour
Canada
Alberta
America
Guenther
U.S
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Genevieve Kurtenbach
Dropmore
RCMP
Glen Berg
Earl Berg
Russel
Windy Acres
Bridge
National Park
National Parks
Environment Canada
Department
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