News Releases - 2002

The following government news releases list some of the recent developments occurring in Northern Manitoba. For further information regarding government initiatives contact the general province of Manitoba web site at www.gov.mb.ca.

Dec. 19, 2002 Extended Ferry Operations Pose Hazard for Northern Community Snowmobilers
Dec. 16, 2002 Cross Lake Bridge Project's Next Phase Moves Ahead
Nov. 8, 2002 Congratulations Offered to Recipients of Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards
Nov. 8, 2002 Provincial Funding Supports New Aboriginal Film and Video Festival
Nov. 6, 2002 Province Supports Career Fair For Aboriginal Students
Nov. 4, 2002 Province Promotes Polar Bear Protection and Sustainable Eco-Tourism: Ashton
Nov. 1, 2002 Neighbourhoods Alive! Announces Eight New Initiatives for Thompson
Oct. 18, 2002 Province Provides Funds for Northern Heritage Exhibit
Sep. 20, 2002 Province and Manitoba Metis Federation Work Towards Resource Co-Management Agreement
Sep. 20, 2002 Canada and Manitoba Sign $50.78 Million Affordable Housing Agreement
Sep. 19, 2002 Sale Announces New, Innovative Housing Project for Northern Manitoba
Sep. 13, 2002 Mineral Exploration Assistance Program Promotes Exploration and Job Creation
Sep. 13, 2002 McGifford Announces Public Consultations on Enhancing Post-Secondary Opportunities in the North
Sep. 12, 2002 High-Speed Internet Network Launched in Northern Manitoba
Aug. 30, 2002 Manitoba Ministers Support Joint Initiative with Nunavut
Aug. 26, 2002 WHHI Funding Will Increase Community Capacity to Help Homeless People
July 23, 2002 New Provincial Advisory Board to Help Shape Churchill's Future
July 9, 2002 Better Use of Rural & Northern Hospitals to Improve Patient Care
July 2, 2002 Drinking Water Safety Act Details Released Today
June 28, 2002 Lathlin Opens Renovated Pioneer Provincial Camp-ground in Clearwater Lake Provincial Park
June 24, 2002 Cross Lake Community Council Signs Contract for $4.6 Million Infrastructure Project
June 21, 2002 Historic Aboriginal Justice Achievements, Major Initiatives Announced
June 20, 2002 Health Minister Appoints Medical Director for New Office of Rural and Northern Health
June 20, 2002 Aboriginal Women Recognized for Their Contribution
June 7, 2002 Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Supports Water Plant Operator Training and Certification
June 3, 2002 Matheson Island Ferry Service Improved by Extended Hours
May 30, 2002 Rural Forum 2002 Draws Record Crowd
May 16, 2002 Proposed Amendments to Mines and Minerals Act Would Enhance Mineral Exploration in Manitoba
May 14, 2002 Fontaine Chairs First Official Meeting of East Side Lake Winnipeg Round Table
May 14, 2002 New Infrastructure Investment by Province to Facilitate Future Rural and Northern High-Speed Telecommunications Access
Apr. 26, 2002 Northern Transportation Infrastructure to Benefit from $5.4 Million in Increased Funding and Long-Term Planning
Apr. 26, 2002 Sawmill Training Project in The Pas Receives $109,000 in Provincial Support
Apr. 26, 2002 $260,000 Dental Health Project to Focus on Infants and Children
Apr. 26, 2002 Manitoba, Nunavut Sign Memorandum of Intent on Northern Energy Strategy
Apr. 22, 2002 Northern Development Strategy Receives Support in Budget 2002
Apr. 9, 2002 Leaf Rapids Community Workshop Receives Provincial Government Support
Mar. 26, 2002 Province Supports Shipments Through Port of Churchill
Mar. 21, 2002 Province Releases Findings on Northern Transportation Access
Mar. 18, 2002 Keewatin Community College Receives $113,300 for Northern Restorative Justice Program
Mar. 7, 2002 East Side Lake Winnipeg Round Table Chair Appointed
Feb. 25, 2002 Provincial Land Transferred to Red Sucker Lake First Nation
Feb. 22, 2002 Neighbourhoods Alive! Supports Community Economic Development in Thompson
Feb. 21, 2002 Robinson Announces New Bursary Through Helen Betty Osborne Foundation
Feb. 18, 2002 Manitoba/Nunavut to Examine Recycling Program
Feb. 15, 2002 Most Winter Roads are Now Open
Feb. 15, 2002 Premier Signs Letter of Intent to Further Develop Arctic Bridge
Feb. 15, 2002 Doer Signs Agreement in Russia to Research Polar Air Routes
Feb. 15, 2002 Employment Opportunities Result from Casino Training Program
Feb. 13, 2002 Province and Burntwood Regional Health Authority Sign Aboriginal Employment Agreement
Feb. 7, 2002 Cabinet Ministers to Hear Views at Town Hall of Northern Aboriginal Youth
Feb. 4, 2002 Mining Task Force to Hold Public Consultations
Jan. 31, 2002 Manitoba & Nunavut Break New Ground in Community Co-operation
Jan. 29, 2002 Province Ensures PUB Review of New Hydroelectric Developments
Jan. 22, 2002 Summary of Public Discussions on Restructuring of Child and Family Services System now Available
Jan. 22, 2002 Province Contributes $2.5 million to Support North American Indigenous Games
Jan. 16, 2002 Province Continues to Monitor Winter Road Situation
Jan. 11, 2002 Local Resident Honoured with Plaque at Brochet
Jan. 11, 2002 New Lac Brochet Airport Terminal Opens
Jan. 10, 2002 New Air Terminal Building Opens at Island Lake
Jan. 8. 2002 Province Issues Advisory for Winter Roads