Boundary changes meet protests from local leaders
The federal plan to redraw electoral boundaries draws mixed reactions. Russell officials oppose shifts that place 30 Russell in Dauphin, while Portage-Marquette and Portage Minnedosa names face changes. Mayor Langford and MLA McKendie protest renaming and expanding rural constituencies. A Portage meeting is set for Tuesday October 28 at 2 90 p.m. in City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Dauphin
Portage Minnedosa
Portage Marquette
Bob Witty
RLM
Jim Langford
Portage-Minnedosa
Council
Portage la Prairie City Hall
Guidelines for School Closures Extend 20 Months
Education Minister Maur ean Hemphill unveiled mandatory school closure guidelines after a lengthy public consultation. The plan extends the notification-to-closure period to 20 months, allowing more time for parental and community input and a full year for implementation to minimize disruption to students and budgets. The framework requires districts to identify candidates at least 20 months before closure, publish an operational impact report within two months of review designation, hold a two month community meeting, and provide resources to residents. Final decisions must be made by June 30 of the year, with possible regulatory enactment under the Education Administration Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurean Hemphill
Department of Education Administration
Hemphill
Gabrielle Air Services seeks new route to Regina via Flin Flon Yorkton
Gabrielle Air Service of Swan River Manitoba plans to apply to the Canadian Transport Commission for permission to operate passenger service from Flin Flon to Regina with a Yorkton stop and other communities on the route. Service likely starts summer 1983 with twice daily Yorkton connections. subsidies may not be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Russin
Gabrielle Air Service
Swan River
Manitoba
Canadian Transport Commission
CTC
Flin Flon
Regina
Yorkton
Pas
Hudson Bay
David Robertson
Gabrielle
Robertson
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Russell
Russell Chamber to co sponsor bookkeeping seminar
Russell Chamber of Commerce plans a bookkeeping seminar in Russell on October 14 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm with participants from Best Community Inglis Best Business Participation Parkway Co op and Best Service Club Participation Knights of Columbus. The chamber notes seven of twelve replies from border towns about Sales Tax committees. Roblin declined. A Welcome wine and cheese party is set for October 27 at 1:00 pm. The next chamber meeting is October 27, 1982.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Russ
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
Chicken Corral
Russell
Inglis
Knights of Columbus
Roblin
Bank of Montreal to close Roblin branch in 1982
The Bank of Montreal in Roblin will close on November 5, 1982. Bank officials cited cost cutting and opponents blamed management. Five employees faced potential severance packages as rural Manitoba branches faced closures amid economic pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Montreal
Roblin
Don Peacock
Peacock
Tom Tope
Saskatchewan
Ray Gramman
Manitoba
Norm ‘Thompson
Man-Sask
Lorne Boguski
Chamber
Jim Short
Boguski
Self Service Exhibit to Travel Manitoba Regions
The Canadian Unity Information Office announces an exposition titled Self Service touring the province to inform Manitobans about Government of Canada programs and services. It visits Russell October 8 to 11 and Binscarth October 15 to 16 with free admission. materials and brochures available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Unity Information Office
Manitoba
Government of Canada
Russell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wally McKendie
Russell-Roblin
Charlie Mayer
M.P
Portage-Marquette
City of Winnipeg Planning Department
Municipal Affairs Planning Department
Cargill
Selsgirth
Ould
Gabrielle Air Services
Sterling Lyon
Manitoba Conservative Party
Watts
Eader
Russell Chamber
Bessie Munroe
Binscarth
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