Police Report Highlights August Vandalism Spate
A string of incidents on August 16 to 31 in St Lazare Gambler Reserve and surrounding areas includes hit and run damage to vehicles, graffiti on parked cars, vandalism to town property, break ins at Gambler Band Office and a new home, theft from St Lazare Veterinary Clinic, damaged garbage containers, ripped railway stop signs, and a barricade crash on Main Street. Several youths were charged or identified, with investigations ongoing and forensic paint analysis planned.
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Mayor calls for more visible RCMP to youths
Russell town leaders weigh youth crime issues as Mayor urges heightened RCMP visibility. Councillor Rosnoski cites a resident letter claiming youths mill about homes and fears curfew talks. Mayor says he wants the RCMP to present a stronger presence.
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Liberal plan for small and medium business growth
A Liberal platform proposes boosting SME activity with financing reform, a Canada Investment Fund guided by private sector decisions, enhanced R and D funding, a Canadian Technology Network linking universities and industry, and pilot business networks to cut inter provincial barriers. Also cites youth crime and Young Offenders Act debates affecting communities.
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Marlene Cowling
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Not Children but Young Adults in Willful Damage Incident
At 11:00 pm on August 24 police noted damage to town property outside the Asessippi Inn. YOUTHS aged 18 19 and 20 were seen throwing garbage and damaging town garbage cans after the Rats slow pitch team won their tournament. Three culprits were arrested with names to be released later. police emphasize they are not children.
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Wowchuk denounces CN abandonment of rural lines
Swan River MLA Wowchuk blasts provincial and federal approval of CN line abandonments from Garland to Minitonas and Birch River to Bayden and the Quarry. She warns farmers face higher costs and Dauphin train crew job losses as service shifts to Canora, Saskatchewan, while accusing Highways Minister Driedger of failing to defend rural Manitobans.
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Russell council eyes budget tightness at hall and plant talks
Council discussed monitoring spending at the Russell and District Community Hall where the operating deficit persists and backed a potential water plant expansion valued at 310 000. A government plant project for recycling processing was raised, plus consideration of Dutch Elm Disease program entry. The town may assume part time clerical costs for policing. meeting adjourned at 10 20 PM.
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Patient care not at risk amid hospital cutbacks
Silversides notes that cutbacks reduce workload for cooks without harming direct patient care. In a 24 percent unemployment community the loss of two and a half jobs is crucial. Health care reform will bring similar fears next year as staff reductions continue. Outpatient use is rising again despite assurances.
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Promotion ideas pursued for their town Con't
Rossburn sent over 300 promotional packages to attract attention with nearly all replied and about 40 groups visited the area. Clement noted RIDC. The next Chamber meeting may hear from Mrs. Roy of Community Futures on promoting small town Manitoba elsewhere. A Russell council member could join the Community Futures Board to push local development needs.
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