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The end of a two year search
Winds of change
WWI medal reunited with soldier’s family
$500M wind project targets R.M.s near Neepawa By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press A significant new renewable energy project will soon be on the horizon, both figuratively and literally, a little north of Neepawa. On Tuesday, Apr. 14, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), along with the Red River Métis Power Corporation and Renewable Energy System (RES), announced a $500-million renewable wind energy initiative. Named Fleury Winds, this 200-megawatt development is expected to be established around the ring of the community of Polonia (Huns Valley). The proposed site will connect to Manitoba Hydro’s existing substation in the area. In a media release confirming the project, MMF Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Jack Park expressed his optimism on this partnership with Renewable Energy System. “Building on the [Memorandum of Understanding] we signed with RES [in January], the proposed Fleury Winds project aligns with our shared objectives for Indigenous-led strategic renewable energy development,” said Park. Early engagement efforts are already underway, with project representatives meeting with local municipal leaders in the Rural Municipalities of Minto-Odanah and Rosedale. As for the region’s community members, they had an opportunity to learn more during an open house held on Apr. 15 at the Polonia Community Hall. The Banner & Press will have details for that gathering in our next edition.
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Pictured: Mitch Cuthbert of Brandon (formerly Gladstone), shown at right, with Ritchie Davidson, descendent of Pte. Nelson Davidson of Russell. The two met late last month, and a presentation of the medal took place.
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press “It’s not always about what you find. Sometimes it’s about where it ends up.” These were the words
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spoken by former Gladstone resident Mitch Cuthbert after a story two years in the making finally reached its conclusion. This was the reunion of World War I soldier Nelson Davidson’s memorial
Silver Cross with whom it matters most– family. Pte. Nelson died during active service overseas with the First Canadian Mounted Rifles (Saskatchewan Regiment) in 1916 during the
defence of Ypres Salient. A brother, Pte. Robert Davidson of the Canadian Infantry’s 78th Overseas Battalion, was also killed in the line of duty that year. Continued on Page 15
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