First National Consumer Week Begins April in Manitoba
Manitoba announces Canada's first national Consumer Week scheduled April 23 to 29. Minister Ed Connery urges informed consumers to work with business and government to keep the marketplace strong and efficient. Organizers’ manual available from Manitoba Co Affairs and Canada. Co sponsoring groups include Consumer Association of Canada and Better Business Bureau.
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Winnipeg
Them
Canada
Consumer and
Ed Connery
Manitoba
Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada
Manitoba Co-operative, Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Bill Empire
Manitoba Cooperative, Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Consumer Week
The
Consumer’s Association of Canada
Better Business Bureau
Female farm operators gaining ground in Canada
The Brandon Sun reports more women are recognized as farm operators from 11 235 to 13 300 between 1981 and 1986. Networking supports isolated farm families and helps access crop insurance, childcare, and other needs. The Farm Women's Network and regional events in Manitoba promote sharing stories, with workshops in Elkhorn and 4-H programs for youth.
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Country
Canada
Brandon Sun
Margaret Hayward
Iivng
Farm Women's Network
Ter
Women’s Initiative
Women’s Institute
Winnipeg
Farm Women’s Con
Brandon
Manitoba
Kenton
Hamiota
Newdale
Oak Lake
Shoal Lake
Oakburn
Elkhorn School
The
Elkhorn Age Society
Tax Deferral for Drought Induced Sales of Breeding Livestock
Farmers in designated Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan areas may defer tax on drought related breeding livestock sales in 1989. The one year deferral allows exclusion of part of sale proceeds until 1990 to help replenish herds. Eligible producers may also defer 1988 income to 1990. Contact district taxation offices to confirm eligibility.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Don Mazankowski
National Revenue
Otto Jelinek
Decker News Easter Service and Community Notes
Decker News reports a Maundy Easter service on April 12 led by Rev. Glenna Beauchamping with the Shoallake Choir, scripture readings, prayers, hymns, and a lunch by group II. Also notes well wishes for Mrs. Pat Marshall and condolences to Mrs. Birdie Hall’s family, plus Easter greetings from local residents and visits from relatives.
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Pat Marshall
Decker
Brandon
Glenna
Wade
Heather Hawke
Mack
Sharon West
Oak Lake
Bill
Kathy Hall
Fairview
Alberta
Birdie Hall
Miniota
Hamiota Health Centre
Decker United Church
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Virden
Brian White
M.P
Mavis George
Hamiota, MB
Skayman Auto Body
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Autopac
Dallas
Skayman
Decker News
Gerry Davis
H. Hunter
Glenna Beauchamp
Birch Lodge
Park Residence
Bob
Marjorie Brooks
Harold and Marion Hunter
Joan Strachan
Ruth Rockley
Mary Strachan
Gerald and
Margaret Decker
Marion
Hunter
Harold
Florence
Judy
Greg
Katherine Rahn
Lethbridge
Murray
Caroline
Megan
Michael Strachan
Calvin
Evie Strachan
Linda
Jason
Matthew Wickens
Mitchell
Dale’s
DeBin
Bruce Mitchell
A&s Water
Herb Andres
John Saunders
Macleods
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