Manitoba commits $1 million to cut waste 50 percent by 2000
Manitoba will spend $1 million next year on recycling and waste reduction to halve solid waste by 2000. Environment Minister Glen Cummings said the funds support urban and rural collection projects, composting, business initiatives and education. Grants include $30,000 to Recycling Council of Manitoba for a recycling info hotline and $14,300 to Pembina Valley Development Corporation for a rural waste management study.
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Manitoba
Environment
Glen Cummings
Recycling Action Committee
Cummings
Recycling Council of Manitoba
Pembina Valley Development Corporation
Manitoba Environment
Robert Fenton
University of Winnipeg
Manitoba gifts 100000 white spruce seedlings to North Dakota
Manitoba Natural Resources Minister Harry Enns announced 100000 white spruce seedlings were delivered to North Dakota's Nursery in Towner as part of centennial celebrations. Seedlings will aid soil erosion control with shelter belts, growing from three inches to about six feet in 20 years. Manitoba highlights global wildlife resource sharing and sustainable development advocacy.
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Manitoba
North Dakota
Towner
Natural Resources
Harry Enns
Manitoba Forestry Nursery
Hadashville
Enns
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Native Communities Advisor appointed in Manitoba EMO
EMO appoints James Spence as the first Native Communities Advisor to aid emergency planning on reserves. Minister Albert Driedger says planning is a priority for federal and provincial governments. Spence's background includes roles with Manitoba native bands and a Brandon University BA in political science and native studies.
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Winnipeg
Emergency Measures Organization
EMO
James Spence
Albert Driedger
Manitoba
Spence
Brandon University
Paper Rescue turns waste into dollars in government buildings
Government launches Paper Rescue recycling pilot in six buildings during Environment Week June 3 9. Albert Driedger announces recycled paper will generate revenue from 15 to 60 dollars per tonne and outlines blue paper baskets and central bins for offices. Frenscot Inc awarded contract. Red River Community College joins in September. buildings listed include Legislative Building Woodsworth Building Manitoba Archives Building Red River Community College 1700 Portage Avenue Building Two 139 Tuxedo Boulevard.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Albert Driedger
Environment
Driedger
Frenscot Inc
Red River Community College
Legislative
Woodsworth
Manitoba Archives
Portage Avenue
Tuxedo Boulevard
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