Strengthened Farm Programs Planned Restrictions On Absentee Owners
Manitoba plans strengthen rural farming through measures to protect family farms and curb absentee land ownership. The throne speech highlights rural heartland, calls for evaluating the Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation, and aims to stabilize livestock, defend against Crow Rate changes, and boost regional development. Premier Pawley condemns land speculators, vows tighter protections and provincial action this year.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
Howard Pawley
Manitoba Dairy Association
Learning Disabilities Week Planned in Brandon
March 1 to 13 marks National Learning Disabilities Week with the theme Everybody Can Learn. Brandon M.A.C.L.D. lists a public meeting March 4 at 7:30 p.m. in J.R. Reid School gym. March 10 display at Brandon Gallery. March 13 craft and bake sale at Brandon Shoppers' Mall from 11 a.m. Easter raffle tickets available from members.
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Brandon
Manitoba Association For Children With Learning Disabilities
M.A.C.L.D
J.R. Reid
26Th Street
Howard Hoy
Brandon Gallery
Brandon Shoppers
Health Centre Auxiliary Meets in Hamiota
The Hamiota Health Center Auxiliary met February 26 in Park Residence lounge with 14 districts represented. Reports show 252 blood donor volunteers, a $593.75 treasury balance, and plans for March and April fundraisers. A public meeting on alcoholism is set for March 23 with lunch provided.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Health Center
Park Residence
Dillon
P.C.H
Hamiota Health Center District
Lall
Bea McLean
Crandall
Cardale
Roberta Wallace
Kenton
Miniota
Vaughan Wilson
Ohs
Ahs
Moline
Harding
Wheat Board Report Tabled
Senator Hazen Argue tabled the 1980 Western Grain Stabilization annual report in the Senate and it was also tabled in the House. He noted growing support from Western Canadian grain growers and that participation rose to 76 percent. Cumulative stabilization from 1976 to 1980 stood at 556.2 million, with 367.8 million paid out by year end 1980 and a remaining balance of 188.4 million.
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Ottawa
Hazen Argue
Canadian Wheat Board
Senate
House of Commons
Argue
Canada
Western Grain Stabilization Fund
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Monty
England
Bernard Brault
United Press Canada
Lachute
Quebec
Capitol
Wheat Board
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