RCMP to share manpower between Hamiota and Shoal Lake
RCMP detachments in Hamiota and Shoal Lake share on call duties in 3 week and 4 week blocks to cut costs. The plan aims to reduce a projected Manitoba RCMP deficit over $1 million and to pursue a broader resource sharing agreement. Councils in the two detachment areas mostly approved a one year trial with assurances no loss of resources. The decision awaits review by the RCMP Division Executive Committee.
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Wanda Strachan
RCMP
Hamiota
Shoal Lake
C . Kevin Harrison
Eminia
Manitoba
Strathclair
Cpl
R.M
Harrison
MTS seeks price increases after CRTC ruling
Manitoba Telecom Services filed with the CRTC to raise local prices in Manitoba. The CRTC's March decision granted a 49 cent per residential line increase effective Jan 1, plus a 35 cent interim rise from December. MTS seeks retroactive 49 cent per line and extra 11 cent and 26 cent increases for specific lines starting May 1, under the price cap formula. Bill Fraser says changes align prices with actual costs and foster future competition while tax changes lead to phased price adjustments over eight years to shield customers. For 1998, no increase is planned in year one of the eight-year plan.
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Manitoba Telecompangemeet
MTS
Omc
CRT
Manitoba
CRTC
Brandon Residentia
Bill Fraser
Manitoba Telecom Services Inc
Manitoba strengthens stand against drinking and driving
Manitoba announces tougher measures against drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of .05 or higher or those who refuse a breathalyzer. The new rules impose a 24 hour licence suspension, a $24.40 reinstatement fee, and mandatory impairment assessment after multiple suspensions, with added penalties for driving while suspended and higher impoundment fees.
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Manitoba
Justice
Vic Toews
Highways and Transportation
Glen Findlay
Findlay