What Would Happen If You Lost Your Most Important Asset
A warning on the risk of disability to income and mortgage security. It notes that many foreclosures occur when income drops due to disability and cites statistics on long-term disability among adults. The article urges obtaining disability insurance to provide emergency income for families and sole earners.
Snowmobile safety push aims to cut deaths in Manitoba
Transport minister Steve Ashton introduced Bill 42, the Off-Road Vehicles Amendment Act, to require decals, empower municipalities to set snowmobile speed limits, and create an imprudent driving offense. The bill, backed by Snoman, IMPACT, and several agencies, follows winter 2000 01 fatalities and raises fines to 2000.
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Economic value of rural volunteer work outlined
Rural communities can quantify volunteer impact by calculating person years versus paid labor. Using Manitoba figures 1708.8 hours equals one full year, with Basswood Women’s Institute totaling 1500 hours. Valuation at $14.23 per hour yields about $21 345.00 in community services.
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