Canada Post reports growth and rural expansion plans
The 1989 Annual Report and Corporate Plan show Canada Post expanding rural access through local retail outlets and lockbox services. Since 1987 conversion to local retailers has doubled hours in many communities, with 190 new outlets, twelve new rural outlets, and a 97 percent customer satisfaction in a Gallup survey. The company posted a 1988/89 profit of 96 million dollars and plans a 300 million dollar five year dividend to the Government of Canada.
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Ottawa
Canada Post
Canada
Crown Corporation
Gallup
Canada Post Corporation
Government of Canada
Gil Hebert
WINGS of Alberta Hosts Workshop For Women Inventors
The Women Inventors Network Group Society of Alberta formed in 1988 to support Alberta women with creative ideas. A workshop in Kananaskis, November 16 to 19, 1989, aims to assist 50 Western Canada women with patents, prototypes, market analysis, manufacturing, finance and marketing. Contact Patat at 403 271 1983 or Box 4204 Acadia Calgary. WINGS seeks corporate subsidies to help distant attendees.
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Women Inventors Network Group Society of Alberta
W.i.n.g.s.of
Alberta
Kananaskis
Western Canada
Patat
Acadia
Macleod Trail South
Calgary
WINGS
Canada
Flea Beetles Move Into Manitoba Canola Fields
Manitoba surveys show flea beetles active in weeds along roadsides. Entomologist Jay McCullough warns canola and tame mustard crops may show leaf damage with small holes and edge blackening as beetles move into fields. Control options include granular soil treatment or seed dressing before seeding, and post emergent treatment once 25 percent of leaf area is lost.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Agriculture
Jay McCullough
McCullough
4-H Club Meeting Notes From MCCONNELL Area
The report records multiple 4-H Club events in McConnell including a May 28 judging clinic at Dr Allan Preston s home and a June 13 final meeting at Mr and Mrs Jack Boyds. It notes rally feedback, an upcoming Achievement on July 7 at Keith Bridge farm, and an Interclub at Strathclair on July 10. A grooming and showmanship clinic was held July 3 at Bruce Johnston s home with a review of last year s test and a lunch hosted by Mrs Boyd.
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Bruce Johnston
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