Scheller Named Dauphin NDP Candidate
The NDP now has their candidate in place for Dauphin in next spring's provincial election.
Darcy Scheller was officially named the candidate at the Dauphin NDP constituency nomination meeting last night.
Scheller says she's looking forward to the challenge ahead.
"Getting out and speaking over the next four and a half months with all of the constituents. I care very much about what they have to say and that's the first thing that's on my agenda and hopefully they're all going to come out and support me on April 19, 2016."
Among those in attendance last night at the Dauphin Senior Centre, include outgoing Dauphin MLA Stan Struthers, and Swan River MLA Ron Kostyshyn.
MMS Students Won't Use Industrial Arts And Home Ec Area Until 2016-17
Students at Mackenzie Middle School won't be using the Industrial Arts and Home Ec area until the 2016-17 school year.
There was talk of having students occupy that area after spring break in this school year, with full renovations to be completed in November next year.
The contractor has suggested that delaying occupancy of the Industrial Arts and Home Ec area will allow for more of the school to be opened up for use without delaying the overall renovation timeline.
The transition of grade six students remains set for September 2017.
There was talk of having students occupy that area after spring break in this school year, with full renovations to be completed in November next year.
The contractor has suggested that delaying occupancy of the Industrial Arts and Home Ec area will allow for more of the school to be opened up for use without delaying the overall renovation timeline.
The transition of grade six students remains set for September 2017.
Parkland Under Snowfall Warning
Snowfall warnings have been issued by Environment Canada for the Parkland where 10 to 20 cm of snow is expected to fall.
The warning covers Dauphin, Roblin, Winnipegosis, Swan River, Duck Mountain Park and the Porcupine Provincial Forest.
A storm system tracking across Montana is spreading a large area of snow across the central Prairies today.
Motorists are asked to be prepared to adjust driving with the changing road conditions as visibility may be suddenly reduced at times with heavy snow.
AMM Debating Rebate For PST
Some Manitoba communities say it's time for the province to
rebate the provincial sales tax paid by municipalities.
rebate the provincial sales tax paid by municipalities.
It will be the first resolution up for debate at this week's
Association of Manitoba Municipalities annual convention.
The rural municipality of Portage la Prairie, which has tabled
the resolution, says the PST is a significant expense added on to
services, supplies, and capital projects.
It says the province should follow the lead of Ottawa, which
provides a full rebate on the GST to municipalities.
Altona Set To Welcome Syrian Refugees
The small Manitoba town of Altona is getting ready to welcome 45
Syrian refugees being sponsored through a non-profit program called
Build a Village.
Syrian refugees being sponsored through a non-profit program called
Build a Village.
Organizer Ray Loewen says the families could arrive at any time
but they've still got a long list of items to collect, including
beds, kitchen items and clothing.
One of the five families settling in Altona has 11 children and
the group is trying to find proper housing to accommodate them.
Loewen says his organization has sponsored 25 refugee families to
Altona in the past decade and he's confident the new families will
have a positive influence and will fit in just fine.
