Crow rate changes raise Manitoba concerns over Ottawa plan
Manitoba government objects to Ottawa's end of the Crow rate, warning higher grain transport costs would shrink farm income, trigger variable rates, and threaten branch lines. The joint statement by ministers Uskiw and Uruski cites potential rail subsidies, Churchill line upgrades, and doubts about promised livestock gains, predicting net farmer transfers to railways and negative Manitoba impact.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ottawa
Highways and Transportation
Sam Uskiw
Agriculture
Bill Uruski
West
Gilson
Churchill
Western Canada
Library Tea and Sale at Hamiota Draws Strong Support
Hamiota held its first Library Tea Bake and Craft Sale on February 12 1983 at the Community Hall. It raised 1266 11 after expenses for new library furnishings with several draws awarding a cake a buffalo sweater a table centre piece and food hampers. The Library Board thanks donors and patrons and hopes for an annual event.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Library
Inza Pollock
Gwen
Hamiota Hospital Guild Winter Meeting Held in 1983
The Hamiota Hospital Guild met January 31 1983 in the Community Room. Treasurer Edith Caldwell reported 1429.87 in funds, the Pantry and 1983 allocations paid in January, and a plan to cash in a 1956 Government of Canada Bond for a Bonus Saving account.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Hospital Guild
Helen Wiltsey
Janice Dixon
Edith Caldwell
Government of Canada
E. Buhler
Sec.Treas
Hamiota Centennial Committee
Helen Maitland
Guild
Manitoba Needs Red Cross in 1983 Rally Call
Manitoba's Red Cross spans blood services water safety youth events and aid programs with 168 000 involved in courses and services plus 75 000 plus volunteers. Facing deficits the 1983 appeal urges citizens to support the Red Cross as it enters its seventh decade and relies on fundraising canvass.
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Winnipeg
Europe
Red Cross
Canada
Manitoba
Deer Lodge Hospital
Assistance International
Donors Down Slightly in Hamiota Clinic
The Hamiota blood donor clinic registered 288 donors in the afternoon and evening, down slightly from past clinics due to flu and cold illnesses in the area. The committee noted 63 first time donors among attendees.
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Hamiota
Cardale Bonspiel Winners Named in Memorial Trophy
Results from the Cardale Bonspiel list winners of the Mard Wiltsey Memorial Trophy and Grand Challenge Event. Frazer Angus, Colin Angus, Marianne Gerrard and Arlene Rooney top the victors, with runner ups including Doug Simon, Dave Gill and Cam Henry among others.
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Cardale
Frazer Angus
Colin Angus
Marianne Gerrard
Arlene Rooney
Doug Simon
Oak River
Dave Gill
Strathclair
Alex Vietch
Rivers
Cam Henry
Maurice Greenaway
Lorne McTavish
Blain Peterson
Frank Hayhurst
Jim Greer
Rapid City
Jim Brown
Allan Armstrong
Sir Ferrand
Newdale
Terry McTavish
Jerry Cowan
Brandon
Floyd Campbell
Terry Mc- Tavish
Ender
Kelly Sage
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Dave Sidaway
United Press Canada
Billy Olsen
Maple Leaf Gardens
Toronto
Thunder Bay
Kay Brooks
Canada Hospital
Eleanor Coombs
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