Saskatchewan Short Lines Face Labour and Viability Hurdles
SARM workshop reviews prairie branch line limits and policy barriers. Bruce Flor of Railtex warns U.S. lines would not buy into Saskatchewan with successor rights in force. Farmers fund operations, raising questions on foreign control and local stewardship.
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Sask Association of Rural Municipalities
SARM
U.S
Canada
Central Western Railway Corp
Alta
Tom Payne
Cpecree
Eurof
Saskatchewan
Prairie Farmers
Sask
SRC
Manitoba
Waskada
Goodlands
Miami
Hartney
Federal
Bruce Flor
Railtex
Flor
School Bus Safety Tips From Manitoba Drive Home Caution
Manitoba motorists score top marks on bus safety with a 0.1 percent crash rate. In 1994 there were 72 bus-involved collisions. Tips include stopping 5 metres from buses with flashing signals and watching for children when lights flash. Dress for weather, store belongings, and keep eyes on the road for safe boarding and alighting.
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Manitoba
LE.A.R.N. Gears Up for New Season in Roblin-Russell Area
The LE.A.R.N. program offers free courses for adults aged 19 to 91 in reading writing math GED high school credits distance courses ESL and driver’s handbook tutoring. Sites likely Roblin Russell San Clara with potential others. Volunteer board leads the literacy network with instructors Dan and Ellen Friesen and tutor Muriel Lowe.
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Parkland Area
Le.a.r.n
Roblin-Russell
Manitoba Education
Roblin
Russell
San Clara
Grandview
Rossburn
L.e.a.rm
Brandon
LWG
Pam Andrusiak
Verna Brazeau
Diana Demontigny
Marion Boucher
Jacquie Prescott
Sarah Fleury
Dan
Ellen Friesen
Muriel Lowe
S.E.A.R.N
Shoal Lake Chosen for Marquette Regional Health Authority HQ
Shoal Lake was selected as the site for the Marquette Regional Health Authority headquarters. Chairperson Robert Butemowsky cited quick travelling times and central accessibility as key factors. He hopes the office will be functional by the end of October.
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Shoal Lake
Marquette
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LPOM
Literacy Partners of Manitoba
Dauphin
Neepawa
Minnedosa
Virden
Birtle
St. Lazare
Nelson Homes
Nelson Total
Nto
Binscarth
George Gray
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