Rural Roundup — March 21, 2012

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The Roblin Pee Wee Stars captured the Provincial ‘C’ Championship in Grunthal.

The Stars defeated Lac du Bonnet in the final by a score of 4-1 as Jaden Townsend scored a hat trick and Josh Brook tallied once in the victory.

» The Roblin Review — March 11

After being handed a 12-game suspension for a tirade against Manitoba Junior Hockey League officials, Dauphin Kings’ coach and general manager Marlin Murray apologized for his actions.

“I don’t enjoy seeing myself on TSN and I don’t enjoying being the talk of Dauphin,” Murray said. “People don’t realize why I did it or where my heart is. The people who understand me do. And I apologize to the City of Dauphin and the Dauphin Kings for embarrassing you, if that’s what you think I’ve done. But I have no regrets. None.”

» Dauphin Herald — March 13

Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP are investigating the sudden death of a male youth in Alonsa.

The youth was discovered outside of a residence in the morning and transported to hospital, where he later died.

An autopsy revealed no foul play and the death is still under investigation.

» Dauphin Herald — March 7

Manitoba Conservation officials used plane and helicopter surveillance over parts of western Manitoba, including Birtle and St. Lazare, to find and remove up to nine escaped farm elk from Saskatchewan that could threaten to spread chronic wasting disease (CWD) to Manitoba’s wild elk.

“We’ve seen the devastating effect the disease has had on wildlife in neighbouring jurisdictions, and this latest action is essential to keep our elk healthy,” Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh said.

CWD is a fatal disease affecting the central nervous system of deer and elk.

» Crossroads This Week — March 16

Shoal Lake School has been approved for an educational football course by the Department of Education.

The course will be the first of its kind in the country.

The football course framework will be developed by the Parks West Outlaws coach Bruce Waddell, assistant superintendent with the Park West School Division Stephen David and teacher Scott Maynes. The Football Fundamentals 21G course will rely on guest coaches and instructors to attract young athletes to the school.

» Crossroads This Week — March 16

There were three reports of mischief and attempted thefts of vehicles in the Virden area on March 9.

The next morning, a truck was stolen from a residence in town and recovered in Saskatchewan the following day. The thief also left a stolen Winnipeg vehicle close to the scene and RCMP continue to investigate.

» Virden Empire-Advance — March 9

A small plot of ground on the east side of Oak Lake’s curling rink will become the site of an ambitious community development project with far-reaching goals.

The project, called “Food for the Future,” aims to teach local children and youths how to grow their own food with the help of the community’s seniors and experienced gardeners.

The project received a $5,700 grant from the Manitoba Alternative Food Research Alliance, which promotes “food justice” and food security by supporting projects providing access to local, fresh, healthy, culturally appropriate, fairly produced and affordable food.

» Manitoba Co-operator — March 15

Four-year-old Skylar Wozney and her parents, Adam and Teresa, will travel to Vancouver for epilepsy brain surgery.

While in Vancouver, Wozney will undergo a week of tests, where she’ll be monitored through a video EEG. Doctors will determine where the seizures begin in her brain.

An account has been opened under Wozney’s name at the Minnedosa Credit Union to help cover medical costs.

» Minnedosa Tribune — March 16

Carberry town council approved phase 2 of the Walker Subdivision.

Town development officer John McEntee discussed the plans with council, which includes the creation of a 22-lot subdivision in the same vicinity as phase 1 of the plan.

The approved subdivision was met with the condition that the developer enter into an agreement with the town to say who is responsible for certain details in the subdivision.

» Carberry News-Express — March 19

The process of rebuilding Victoria Park in Souris is off to a running start.

The community has now launched a project called “Victoria Park Visioning, Restoration and Enhancement Project” to help gather ideas and suggestions for the development of a long- term plan for the park.

The park was seriously damaged last year due to the flooding of the Souris River.

» Souris Plaindealer — March 16

A public hearing was held by the RM of Pipestone regarding the construction of a rural water pipeline.

The hearing allowed residents to ask questions and voice complaints about the pipeline and capital contributions to the Wallace well and treatment plant that will provide potable water to rural properties in the RM, and the communities of Cromer and Sinclair.

The plan is to use oil royalties and provincial and federal grants to pay for the construction of the pipeline.

» Reston Recorder — March 8

The Waskada Skating Club hosted a good old-fashioned hoedown as part of its ice review.

The show featured local skaters performing both group and solo routines, including the CanSkate group, who skated to “The Farmer in the Dell” and “Old MacDonald.” The group consists of Rory Kehler, Dylan Radcliffe, Emily Griffith, Townsly Paterson and Jett Lockie.

» Deloraine Times & Star — March 9

» Compiled by Charles Tweed