Alberta Decision delays Western Power Grid outline
Manitoba energy critic Brian Rawson argues Premier Lougheed’s plan to fast track Alberta hydro raises doubts about a Western Power Grid with Manitoba and Saskatchewan. He says Limestone station construction could threaten Manitoba Hydro’s finances as Alberta shifts to its own hydro. Ransom cites lost interim deals and blame on Energy Minister Parasiuk, predicting job losses and reduced investment for Manitobans.
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Winnipeg — Energy and Mines
Brian Rawson
Lougheed
Alberta
Manitoba Hydro
Ransom
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
N.D.P
Wilson Parasiuk
Salve River
Bicycles Added to Ban on Headphones
Winnipeg with amendments to the Highway Traffic Act bicycles now fall under the headphone ban. Transport Minister Samuel Askiw says the prohibition covers all motor vehicles and bicycles to reduce driver obliviousness to emergency sirens trains and horns.
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Winnipeg
Highways and Transportation
Samuel Askiw
Hamiota Health Centre Receives 675000 Renovation Approval
Acting Health Minister Len Evens announced approval of a 675000 project to upgrade fire safety and add renovations at Hamiota Health Centre. Works include fire door ratings, dampers, alarm upgrades, new physiotherapy space, staff facilities, and a lab upgrade with safety equipment. The John Van Ginkel Co. Ltd. bid won the contract.
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Winnipeg
Len Evens
Hamiota Health Centre
John van Ginkel Co. Ltd
Amy and Roy Amy Golden Anniversary Supper in Chumah Hall
A family celebration on July 25 1982 in Chumah Hall marked Roy and Dorothy Amy’s 50th wedding anniversary with 35 relatives and friends. The event featured toasts, a 50th anniversary poem, guest book duties, cake, and gifts, plus two 25th anniversary celebrations for Bud and Denise Amy and for Marlene Willis and George Willis.
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Chumah Hall
Roy
Dorothy Amy
Chumah
Heather Amy
Angela Bray
Bud Amy
M.C
Marlene Willis
Dallas
al Bray
Terry Howard
Bud
Denise Amy
Kim
Marlene
George Willis
Cindy
Lee Amy
Scott Willis
Municipalities to Get Water Services Grants in Manitoba
Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski announced Manitoba Water Services Board grants totaling 1572 in lieu of taxes to rural municipalities. Grants compensate for land tax losses from wells and pipelines outside community boundaries, with payments based on equivalent land tax. Recipients include McCreary, Pembina, Louise, Russell, Gilbert Plains, Swan River areas, South Norfolk, Hamiota, Winchester, and Ste. Rose du Lac.
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Winnipeg
Bill Uruski
Manitoba Water Services Board
Manitoba
Uruski
McCreary
Pembina
Louise
Russell
Gilbert Plains
Swan River
Benito
Bowsman
South Norfolk
Hamiota
Winchester
Ste. Rose du Lac
Canada is Getting Older Says Press Editorial Page
A reader notes a bilingual Canada issue with a Parks Canada camping book printed only in French. A California centenarian touts applesauce thrice daily as a path to longevity. A St Regis lobby gag imagines Nessie as a 30 ft pine log, prompting wonder about Ogopogo’s true identity.
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Canada
Parks Canada
St. Regis
Scotland
Oak River Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Bill and Agnes McDonald mark their Golden Wedding with a July 13 1982 celebration in Oak River. Married in Brandon on July 13 1932 the couple lived in Oak River until 1967 retiring to Minnedosa. They have two sons Jack and Neil and four grandchildren.
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Bill
Agnes McDonald
Brandon
Oak River
Minnedosa
Jack
Mary
Prince George
Neil
Bernice
Hamiota
Kathy
Cindy
Tracey
Kristen
Oak River United Church
Cindy McDonald
Bernice McDonald
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Levislatti
Waugh
Winnivee
Rscits
Bruce Lietzke
Lietke
Th Lab
Amy
Russ
Betty Howard
Miniota
Pat
Birtle
Heather
Boys
Courtenay
B.C
Pat Bray
Temebranes
Grandma
Terry
Anna Howard
Saskatoon
Cindy Howard
Ross Howard
Steven
Angela
Debby Bray
Kim Amy
Pete Duchart
George Duchart
Ed Morrison
Virden
Dallas Smith
Portland
Ivan Bray
Lenore
Jim Angus
Alan Badgely
Reggie
California
Edmonton
London
Ontario
Kelvington
Grosse Isle
McAuley
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