Pike wins Lac du Bonnet Derby prize. town protests lodge closing
A 5.05 pound northern pike earned the $20 000 first prize at the Lac du Bonnet Fish Derby last week with 2372 participants. Souris residents held a large meeting opposing the proposed closure of Victoria Park Lodge and plan to replace Level 1 and 2 PCH beds with new facilities in Souris and Hartney. Virden faces about $30 000 annual loss from six in town oil wells closure, amid aging equipment and environmental risks. Virden’s oil activity dates back about 45 years with 15 wells once.
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New Carpet Store K and GC Carpets Opens in Deloraine
Deloraine welcomed a new business as K and GC Carpets opened its doors offering flooring options. Local residents and merchants noted the shop adds retail variety to the town.
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Deloraine
Killarney Medical Centre to Relocate to Tri-Lake Health Centre
Plans call for the move of the Killarney Medical Centre from its downtown location to the Tri-Lake Health Centre. The $500000 project cites convenience as the main reason for the relocation.
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Killarney Medical Centre
Tri-Lake Health Centre
Roof Collapse at Pool Elevator Entrance in Boissevain
Heavy snow caused the roof over the driveway entrance at the Pool Elevator in Boissevain to collapse under the weight. No injuries reported. Emergency crews responded and neighbors reported ongoing snowfall.
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Boissevain
Bosnian Family Settles in Boissevain This Month
A second Bosnian family, Carmil and Esmeta Bdehlic and their three children, have moved to Boissevain and established residence this month.
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Bosnia
Boissevain
Killarney RCMP Announces Selective Traffic Enforcement Start
Police report for March 23 to 29 1998 lists break in at 630 Broadway Ave Killarney school traffic violations in north entrance during bus times thefts at Shell Bulk Cartwright school thefts minor assaults and a parade permit. The TIP runs 98 04 05 to 04 18 with speed focus and broader enforcement.
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Shell Bulk
Cartwright
D.L
Reg
MPIC
RCMP
Manitoba
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