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Minto Turns Down a Junior A Team

The town of Minto is not interested in bringing in a Jr. A team from the breakaway Greater Metro Hockey League.

A representative of the league recently made a pitch to the Minto recreation committee.    But the committee voted against it.

Recreation Services Manager Matt Lubbers says the decision in no way stops a group of private individuals from taking on the league, if they wish.

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