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DAR R E L L N E SBIT T / CR O SSR O ADS T H IS W E E K Yellowhead U18 Chiefs forward Wyatt Njegovan of Neepawa and defenseman Burke Dunits of Oakburn battle a pair of Winnipeg Bruins attackers during the second game of a back-to-back played in Shoal Lake on Sunday, Feb. 1. The league-leading Bruins showed why they sit atop the standing, as they claimed victory in both contests by scores of 9-3 and 8-1.
Local fire units receive GRO fund ing $11.4 m illion govern m en tin vestm en tw ill help dep a rtm en ts a ddress critica l in fra structure a n d sa fety p rojects RAC HEAL FLIN TO FT Cro ssro a d s This W e e k
Five local fire units are turning up the heat on their infrastructure projects after the Manitoba government announced an $11.4 million investment to fast-track critical emergency services. While the funding covers 22 pro-
jects across the province, the announcement has ignited immediate progress for several key units in our region, including those in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of ElliceArchie, Hamiota Municipality, the Town of Minnedosa, the Municipality of Russell-Binscarth, and the Town of Virden. The grants, delivered through
the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities (GRO) program on Jan. 29, meant project timelines that were once years away are now moving into the immediate future. This provincial boost specifically targets critical infrastructure needs, allowing local municipalities to advance needed safety projects. In the R.M. of Ellice-Archie, the
government has allocated a substantial $800,000 for department upgrades, marking one of the largest investments in the region to modernize local fire services. The Hamiota Municipality is set to receive $433,000 through a cost-sharing model of a 50/50 provincial split for of the cost for a new fire truck. The Town of Minnedosa will re-
ceive $197,213 designated for essential upgrades to enhance emergency response capabilities, and the Municipality of RussellBinscarth has been granted $343,992 for vital departmental support and infrastructure improvements.
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