17 Apr 1980
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1980
Page
1
Manitoba reports 27 firearm accidents in 1979, two fewer than 1978, marking the lowest rate since the 1964 Hunter and Firearm Safety Program began. Two fatalities, 12 personal safety incidents, 11 during pest control, nine non hunting.
Winnipeg Manitoba Community Services Minister George Minaker announced six point six million six hundred thousand dollars in grant authorizations for six child caring agencies across the province. The funds fund eight percent more than last year plus adjustments for 1979 80 shortfalls and some program expansion. The Manitoba Foster Parents Association will receive up to six thousand five hundred dollars and up to six million five hundred ninety two thousand six hundred dollars will be distributed to Winnipeg and regional child welfare groups including the Jewish Child and Family Services and several regional societies.
Manitoba Fitness Recreation and Sport Minister Bob Banman outlined 1980 81 spending plans focusing on aiding municipalities and groups to provide activity opportunities. He highlighted Sport Facilities 80 district recreation director programs fitness initiatives like Fit 4 Fun and Corporate Challenge and stressed collaboration with the Manitoba Sports Federation to broaden coach certification clinics athlete aid and major championships.
Municipal Affairs Minister Douglas Gourlay announced a $21,463 grant to Brandon Handi Transit Service. The funding covers 50 percent of the net operating deficit for 1979, supporting handicapped access in Brandon.
Retirees should learn how to manage income tax in retirement with guidance from Revenue Canada. The pamphlet Thinking of Retiring? explains tax brackets, lump sums, pension benefits, RRSPs, and spousal deductions, and outlines when to request CPP and Old Age Security. It notes the pamphlet is free from the District Taxation Office.
Manitoba's seasonally adjusted unemployment fell to 5.6 percent in March, down 0.2 points from February, while the national rate held at 7.4 percent. Actual Manitoba rate eased to 6.6 percent from 7.1, with youth and women showing notable declines. Employment rose by 5,000 to 443,000, while unemployment fell by 3,000 to 31,000. Manufacturing added strength with 68,000 employed, up 2,000 from February and 7,000 year over year.
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