Golden Boy of Manitoba Gets City Makeover Centerpiece
In Winnipeg last week the iconic 32 year old Manitoba figure underwent a dramatic restoration. Removed from his perch on Feb 2 he toured the city for repairs including internal work, external shelling, and a 24 carat gold leaf finish. He was hoisted back to his legislature display as Queen Elizabeth visits in October.
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Golden Boy
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Legislature
Gildea Ad
Manitoba Museum
Pritchard Machine
Manitoba
Alpha Masonry
Golden Lad
The
Forks
Main Street
Queenabeth
No decision soon on federal report says Manitoba MPs
The federal government holds the authority to act, making any decision unlikely soon. Denis Cauchon says the issue may be raised in the House of Commons in November, with a study and position expected next year. Manitoba Liberal MP Rey Pagtakhjan doubts Ottawa will heed the report, noting many social and economic implications require broad public consultation, possibly leaving the report shelved for a while.
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Police Association
House of Commons
Denis Cauchon
Manitoba
Rey Pagtakhjan
Winnipeg Sun
Ottawa
Manitoba expands school bus strobe light program
Manitoba school divisions receive permits to use strobe lights on all buses to improve safety. Transportation minister Steve Ashton and Education minister Drew Caldwell say the broader rollout will help assess safety benefits and guide future use. The two year pilot began in 2000 and now could equip over 1,700 buses province wide.
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Transportation and Government Services
Steve Ashton
Educa
Tion
Drew Caldwell
Ashton
Caldwell
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Notice of Election Poster Destruction Penalties and Nominations
Notice declares penalties for destroying or altering election posters under Local Authors Election Act. Offenders face fines from 25 to 100 dollars, or up to six months imprisonment. officers may face up to 500 dollars or one year for default. Nominations accepted September 25–30 and October 1 2002 at 178 Main Street N.
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