Keystone farmers seek major overhaul of property taxes
Keystone Agricultural Producers urge revision of Manitoba property assessment and education funding. They call for shifting education costs away from property taxes, proposing farm homes be taxed while land remains exempt, and advocate a single provincial assessing authority and full value for urban buildings. They warn against adding farm residences to tax rolls and urge continued local school autonomy with limited local levy.
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Premier pays tribute to Tommy Douglas
Manitoba Premier Howard Pawley on February 28 paid tribute to Tommy Douglas for his service to Canada. He called Douglas a citizen of conviction courage and compassion and praised his leadership in the New Democratic Party and his enduring impact on social justice and human rights.
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Tommy Douglas
Canada
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Irma
Shirley
Joan
A Stranger Returns
A short dialogue themed piece follows a family discovering a stranger is their father who had supposedly died. The man asserts he did not die, instead joined a curling club that closed, leaving him with nowhere to go and forcing his return home.
Christmas Seal Campaign completes 1985 in Manitoba
Brandon and Westman donations totaling 57992 boosted Manitoba Lung Association's Christmas Seal Campaign to 532172. Westman residents' generosity cited as key, funding health education programs, asthma workshops, quit smoking efforts, school and community presentations, and health information resources.
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Manitoba Lung Association
Westman
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