Second drinking and driving offense triggers jail sentence in Manitoba
Winnipeg Attorney General Gerry Mercier announced that from July 1 1979 drivers charged with drinking and driving who have a prior conviction within the previous year will be charged with a second offence. A conviction for a second offence will carry a mandatory imprisonment sentence as part of a policy change.
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Winnipeg
Gerry Mercier
Mercier
Cident
Canada
R.C.M.P
City of Winnipeg
Manitoba
Manitoba grants fund Summer Games contingent
Grants totaling up to 77500 dollars from lottery funds are awarded to 23 Manitoba sports associations to support a contingent of up to 487 athletes for the Western Canada Summer Games in Saskatoon August 12 to 19. Final allocations will be set by the department with the Manitoba Sports Federation. funds cover travel coaches trainers equipment rentals uniforms and related prep costs.
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Winnipeg
Fitness, Recreation and Sport
Bob Banman
Manitoba
Saskatoon
Manitoba Sports Federation
Plan to Sell Crown Land for Agriculture in Manitoba
Manitoba ministers announce leaseholders may buy Crown land suitable for farming subject to conditions including two years of lease, with the Provincial Land Use Committee assessing suitability. Land may be offered for sale or exchange if not needed for watershed protection or erosion concerns and must fit local planning rules. First right to purchase applies if land remains zoned for agriculture.
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Winnipeg
Ransom
Downey
Unity Petition Circulated Across Manitoba To Keep Canada United
The People to People Petition for Canadian Unity is circulating in Manitoba to persuade Quebecers to remain in a united Canada. The launch ceremony in the Legislative Building featured Lt Governor Jobin Premier Lyon and Opposition Leader Pawley plus MLAs and leaders from business labor and youth groups. A Canada Week drive June 25 to July 1 will boost signups with letters to mayors teachers and unions encouraging widespread support.
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Winnipeg
Quebec
Canada
Manitoba
Legislative
F.L
Bud) Jobin
Sterling Lyon
Howard Pawley
Dennis Dempsey
Manitoba Committee
Reeves
Jobin
M.F.L
Dick Martin
Credit Unions Earn Approved Lending Status Under Act
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Jim Downey announced a second group of credit unions designated as approved lending institutions under The Agricultural Credit Corporation Act. Tiger Hills Niverville and Cypress River Credit Unions join Portage Morris and Killarney in the program, which allows guaranteed loans through the Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation.
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Winnipeg
Agricultural Credit Corporation Act
Agriculture
Jim Downey
Tiger Hills Credit Union Ltd
Niverville Credit Union Ltd
Cypress River Credit Union Ltd
Downey
Portage Credit Union Ltd
Morris Credit Union Ltd
Killarney Credit Union Ltd
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
Credit Corporation
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Mr. Banman
Government of
F. L. “Bud” Jobin
Canadian Unity” Committee
Brian Johnson
Canada Post Philatelic Section
Per Holting
Manitoba District Public Affairs
Farm Credit Act
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