CHURCHILL, Man. — The federal government has announced millions of dollars in economic diversification and research money for a northern Manitoba town that lost its rail service this year. Carr says progress on that front is being made, and everyone is anxious to see the rail line under new ownership and fixed. Churchill Mayor Mike Spence said he was glad to hear about the federal funding, which will be used for projects ranging from fresh-food gardens to new research jobs at the Churchill Marine Observatory. “It’s additional funding so that we can go through a very challenging and difficult time that we have here.”Spence said the main focus is on restoring rail service and he hopes a deal will be reached, although he would not go into detail.

Source: National Post December 01, 2017 21:45 UTC