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Assiniboine Community College has named of one of its new buildings in honour of a generous benefactor.

The college has been fundraising for a new Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture. The Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment will focus on agriculture and environment programming to help address skills shortages.

Russ Edwards is providing $4 million dollars towards the school.

Edwards is the founder and owner of WGI Westman Group, whose business includes constructing culverts, steel roofing, and siding which has grown into one of Canada’s largest manufacturers of steel products.

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Nebraska Law Makers in session - Ag Tax Relief

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Nebraska Lawmakers are back to work and while the session just started, the clock is ticking. The state faces a projected 470-million-dollar shortfall that must be addressed within 60 days. Steve White reports from the capitol where he says tax relief for Ag producers remains a priority but will be a challenge.