23 Jan 2001
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Newspaper
The Gazette News
Location
Baldur, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 2001
Page
1
The Weeklies Morden Credit Union with branches in Manitou and Miami plans to amalgamate with Valley Credit Union based in Morris with a second branch at Dominion City. Boards say the move will improve responsiveness to members’ needs in the future.
The Town of Shoal Lake will send a letter to Honorable Steve Ashton requesting reuse of the old hospital for other government services. The letter will include a floor plan and building information to support the proposal.
Twenty five students in grades nine through twelve from Killarney School will participate in an exchange program with a high school in Quebec City, aiming to foster cultural ties and language practice.
The Pembina Valley Snowkickers purchased a 180 h.p. diesel Bombadier groomer with a 10 ft 4 inch Megalmaster drag for 140000 dollars. It will be used on 300 miles of trails from Morden to Rock Lake.
The musical group Wing and a Prayer from Manitou releases their first recording Coffeehouse Blend. Members Thorleifson Dobson and Simpson couples sell cassettes for 10 dollars each. Somerset offers residential lots at four dollars with a one year building or relocation requirement.
The Rural Municipality of Shell River halted new intensive livestock operations as it reviews and updates its zoning by law. A Boissevain derailment last week is blamed on rail fee buildup.
December slowed calls due to cold weather as 10 check stops checked 250 vehicles. Four impaired drivers were processed. Seizure penalties heightened for BAC over .16 and repeat offenses. Reports urged for weather related accidents, snowmobile incidents, and high value damages. Guidance on 4 way stops clarified. Two spousal assault cases addressed and a drug search with marijuana seized. Vandalized stop signs noted and shoplifter handled by Alternative Measures. Firearm licensing requirements outlined with 1 800 number. Tribute to fire rescue and ambulance volunteers.
Belmont and District Community Club sponsored a Sunday Coffee House on January 14 2001 with 32 performers across 13 acts drawing attendees from Brandon Melita Boissevain Cartwright and more. The five hour program featured violin piano sax guitar banjo and vocals led by multiple local musicians including Linda Chambers John Weedmark and Orville Towns. A roast beef supper followed at 5 PM prepared by Alma Community Club.
Brian Pallister newly elected MP for Portage Lisgar thanks Stockwell Day for appointing him Regional Equity Critic and Deputy Question Period Coordinator. He says regional equity affects his riding and will hold the Liberal Government to account while developing policies. Day praises Pallister for elevating regional equity issues.
A Manitoba Centre study finds hospital costs vary by over $1,000 for the same treatment, with northern and teaching hospitals the most expensive and small rural facilities the least. Shifting patients to smaller community hospitals could save millions, especially at teaching centers, though direct teaching costs were not included.
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