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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1982
Page
1
Health and Welfare Minister Monique Begin announced a 12.3 percent boost in Canada Pension Plan benefits for 1.3 million recipients effective January 1, 1982. The increase covers retirement disability and survivor pensions with new 1982 caps including a maximum retirement pension of 307.65 dollars and lump sum death benefit up to 1,650 dollars.
Winnipeg reports the post office will issue a 30 cent red maple leaf stamp bearing the letter A for domestic letters, first shown in its 130 year history. The stamp will be available December 29, with international mail still directed to its destination. A Queen’s portrait stamp follows early next year.
Ottawa Senator Hazen and Senator Argue support raising the cash-advance ceiling for farmers from 15000 to 50000 dollars. They cite rising farm costs and higher interest rates, noting the Wheat Board Advisory Committee asked for the increase and that consideration is ongoing.
Ralph Daubert of Pinawa announces revival of the Manitoba Air Patrol within four province zones Winnipeg Brandon Dauphin and The Pas. MACS Winnipeg office to coordinate SAR efforts while MACTI trains volunteers and air spotters with January briefing tours planned for The Pas Boissevain and Winnipeg. Volunteers sought and welcomed for the civil aviation SAR program.
The Hamiota Echo Miniota Herald and Woodworth Times merge into The Echo starting 1982. Published Tuesday mornings, with copy due by Saturday noon to ensure timely printing. The change aims to continue local reporting while addressing rising distribution and production costs.
The Family Allowances Act links payments to living costs with annual January increases. Effective January 1982 monthly allowances for under 18s rise to 26.91 in most provinces from 23.96, with a refundable Child Tax Credit up to 261 per child annually. Quebec and Alberta set their own rates. Special Allowances for foster families and institutions grow to 37.65 from 33.53. In 1981 the federal government paid over 163 million to 3.6 million families, covering 6.8 million children, averaging about 45 per month per recipient.
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