MPs Day In The Life Reflects Demands For Higher Pay
Bred McDunnese, a freelance columnist near Brandon, argues MPs are underpaid. He details a typical day from breakfast to late-night office work, noting committee duties, Question Period, and heavy mail and calls. He insists salaries should rise to attract capable, engaged representatives.
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Nutrition tip of the week Lean protein variety guidance
The Dietitians of Canada suggest choosing lean protein and exploring meat substitutes. Include poultry fish seafood beans dried peas lentils eggs peanut butter and tofu to diversify meals while obtaining protein and iron.
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Hamiota Co-op Food Store Holds Grand Opening
The Hamiota Co-op Food Store celebrated its grand opening on Thursday March 12 with staff management board members and Federated Co ops officials present for a ceremony and luncheon. Jim Brooks former president joined current president Jack Boyd and GM Shirley Dale to cut the ribbon.
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Birdtail River School Division sets 1998 99 operating budget
The Birdtail River School Division No. 38 approved the 1998 99 operating budget on March 11 covering July 1 1998 to June 30 1999 at 8702522 with a 233619 surplus and 2460000 special requirement. The 1998 special levy was 2535557 with 15.80 mills on the proportional assessment. Lorrene Bucklaschuk was hired for a fee for service music role at Strathclair Community School from March 3 to June 30 1998. BRSD motioned to purchase a small item for Miniota School totaling 721.31. Next BRSD meeting is March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Division Office in Crandall.
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Gas line meeting rescheduled to March 26 at Miniota Hall
Due to bad weather the meeting between Trans Canada Pipelines officials and Miniota residents was cancelled on March 17. It is now set for March 26 at 7 30 p m at the Miniota Hall to discuss the proposed high pressure express gas line south of existing lines north of Miniota through the Assiniboine Valley.
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Community Places Program Offers Grants for Manitoba Nonprofits
The Community Places Program funds up to 50 percent of eligible project costs, capped at 50,000 dollars, for recreational cultural heritage and other nonprofit groups in Manitoba. Contact the Community Places Office in Winnipeg at 945-0502 or toll-free 1-800-894-3777 outside Winnipeg for information and application packages.
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