Russell and District Chamber Meets for Luncheon and Plans
The Russell and District Chamber of Commerce held a noon meeting with 20 members at The Chicken Chef. Reports covered volunteer needs for Beef and Barley canteen, Christmas promotion, grants for trails, new courses, and plans for Agribition, a Fishing Derby, and a Welcome party for newcomers. Officials noted runway funding, Street revitalization, a Mini Folklorama, and a forum for mayoral candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Dunn
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
Gillian Potter
Arthur Bucks
Asessippi
Regina
Eldon Montgomery
Wation
Russell
Department of Education
Inglis
Binscarth
ACC
Eldon
Robin Mack
Chamber
Bonnie Bily
Town of
Donna Reid
Beth Naylor
Anita Zimmer
Beth
Joan Clement
Nominee program judged a success
Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard released the findings of a University of Winnipeg study led by Dr. Tom Carter. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program shows strong settlement outcomes with high employment, homeownership, language proficiency, and community engagement among nominees. The federal cap proposal for 5,000 nominees is noted, while Manitoba attracted 13,500 newcomers in 2009, 75 percent via the PNP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour and Immigration
Jennifer Howard
Manitoba
University of Winnipeg
Tom Carter
Howard
PNP
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Amita Zimmer
Main Street
Willie Brown
Asessippi Inn
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Jon Montgomery
Millenium Park
RCMP
Dennis Strongquill
Perry Bulbuck
Niagra Falls
David Ferguson
Deneve
Leamuren
Ez ‘ Roblin Se Mises’ International Credit Union
Roblin Credit Union
Tesurance and
Jakeman Real Estates
Ryan
Zoe
Ethan
Corbin
Roblin
Swan River
You
Ores
Gakeman Real Estate
EC Cage