News Releases - 2001

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. 13, 2001 $550,000 Announced to Support "Healthy Opportunities Caring Careers"
Dec. 10, 2001 Nunavut and Manitoba Sign Transportation Agreement
Nov. 9, 2001 City of Thompson to Plan New Economic/Marketing Strategy
Nov. 9, 2001 COLD Weather -- The Thompson Advantage
Nov. 9, 2001 Province Announces Major Road Project for Cross Lake
Nov. 8, 2001 Province Partnership to Explore Winter Road Options
Nov. 7, 2001 Bostrom Appointed Acting Deputy Minister
Nov. 2, 2001 Province Announces Major Road Project for Norway House
Oct. 30, 2001 Provinces Announces Transition Initiatives for Leaf Rapids
Oct. 24, 2001 $10.7 Million in Renovations, New Equipment Officially Unveiled at Thompson General Hospital
Oct. 16, 2001 Conservation Minister Announces Aboriginal Employment Strategy
Oct. 12, 2001 Working with the Community for the Community
Oct. 11, 2001 Winter Subsidy Program for Beaver Trapping Announced
Oct. 9, 2001 Minister Congratulates 2001 Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards Recipients
Oct. 5, 2001 Neighbourhoods Alive! Expands in Thompson
Oct. 3, 2001 Provincial Funding Supports Programs for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Prevention
Sept. 26, 2001 Robinson Announces Major Renovations to Duke of Marlborough School
Sept. 26, 2001 Northern Development Strategy Unveiled
Sept. 26, 2001 Provincial Government Unveils New Eco-tourism Strategy
Sept. 25, 2001 Linking Churchill with its Future
Sept. 24, 2001 Communities Economic Development Fund to Deliver REDI Programs in North
Sept. 24, 2001 Communities Economic Development Fund Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Sept. 24, 2001 Premier to Tour Northern Manitoba
Aug. 15, 2001 Students in Remote Northern Communities Receive Provincial Help in Finding Jobs
Aug. 14, 2001 Reference Guide Released for Municipal Development and Services Agreements
Aug. 9, 2001 Restructuring of Child and Family Services System Reaches Next Step
July 26, 2001 Provincial Government Funding Announced for Aboriginal Youth Employment Assistance Services
June 21, 2001 First Bursaries Awarded Through Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation
June 15, 2001 Province Funds Improvements to Personal Care Home
June 15, 2001 New Pump Station in the Pas Area Ready for Operation: Lathlin
June 13, 2001 Nine Northern Communities to Receive $185,000 for Local Transportation Improvements
June 7, 2001 Provincial Fire Program Issues Advisory for Northern Manitoba - Fire Danger Conditions are High to Extreme
June 5, 2001 Appointments to Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation Board Announced
May 4, 2001 Aboriginal And Northern Affairs Reopens office in the Pas
May 2, 2001 Safety Upgrades Announced for Gods River Airport (pdf version)
May 1, 2001 Future of Churchill Rocket Range to be Examined: Robinson
Apr. 30, 2001 Efforts to Increase Aboriginal Trade Between Minnesota and Manitoba Supported
Apr. 17, 2001 Poplar River Airport Study (pdf version)
Apr. 10, 2001 Northern and Aboriginal Communities a Priority in Budget
Apr. 9, 2001 Aboriginal Centre Joins Information Age
Apr. 4, 2001 Greater Aboriginal Participation in Manitoba Workforce Highlighted
Mar. 21, 2001 Little Grand Rapids Airport Study Underway
Mar. 21, 2001 Parent Child Centres
Mar. 9, 2001 Northern Manitoba to Benefit from Airport Improvements
Mar. 1, 2001 Northern Forest Diversification Centre Receives Provincial Funding
Feb. 22, 2001 Robinson Announces the Review of Northern Affairs Act
Feb. 19, 2001 Province to Support Northern Community International Children's Festival Tour
Feb. 19, 2001 New Airport Terminal Announced for Lac Brochet
Feb. 14, 2001 The Pas Trapper's Festival Receives Provincial Support
Jan. 16, 2001 Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Meets with British Fur Trade Association