Manitoba 55 PLUS benefits rise 4.8 percent in 1990-91
Manitoba seniors 55 plus will see a 4.8 percent increase in quarterly benefits on April 1, 1990, boosting payments to a maximum of 111.90 for eligible married couples. About 26,000 Manitobans 55 and older will benefit as the rate links to Winnipeg's consumer price index. Automatic eligibility applies to Old Age Security recipients. others must file for 55 PLUS.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Family Service
Charlotte L. Oleson
Delegates Back Current Payment Method in Wheat Pool
More than seven delegates at the Portage la Prairie Pool meeting on April 2 and 3 support maintaining the current Crew Benefits payment under the Western Grain Transportation Act. They pursue greater efficiencies in grain handling and transport, amid federal policy review and a March 30 farm aid package requiring provincial matching funds.
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Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Ian McCreary
Canadian Wheat Board
Thunder Bay
Vancouver
St. Lawrence-Vancouver
Larry Maguire
Manitoba Farm Business Association
Agricultural Diversification Alliance
Pool
Manitoba
Victims Assistance Committee gains seven appointees and chair
Justice Minister James McCrae announced seven new members to the Victims Assistance Committee and Gregory W. Edmond was named chair. The appointees include Judge Winston Norton, Mark Rubin, Marguerite Murray, Josephine Lee, Constable Barry Gillingham, A Lori Douglas, and Edmond, a Winnipeg lawyer and former committee member. The group advises on the Victims Assistance Fund created by The Justice for Victims of Crime Act of 1986.
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Winnipeg
James McCrae
Victims Assistance Committee
Gregory W. Edmond
Victims Assistance Fund
McCrae
Edmond
Sinclair and
Independent Interpreter Referral Service Inc
Planning Counsel of
Manitoba
Winston Norton
Provincial Court of Manitoba
Mark Rubin
Brandon
Canada Safeway
Marguerite Murray
Onanote
Wasagaming
Minister of Justice
Spraying Safety Guidelines for Crop Protection
Saskatchewan Agriculture provides safety guidelines using caution warning and danger symbols to indicate required protection. Caution requires coveralls gloves boots and a waterproof hat. Warning adds eye protection and a rubber apron. Danger requires respirator. Read product labels for full safety. Free booklet available from Sandoz Agro Canada.
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Calgary
Saskatchewan Agriculture
Sandoz Agro Canada Inc
Avenue S.W
Alberta
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