Safety Cited Train Cabooses removal debated in Winnipeg
Manitoba minister John Plohman told a February 17 hearing the removal of cabooses would not be in the public interest. He cited tests showing 588 hazards identified by caboose crews and warned that dangerous goods accidents in Winnipeg could bring widespread devastation. He urged gradual, safe phasing and maintaining cabooses until adequate safety devices exist.
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Federal
Railway Transport Committee
Manitoba Highways and Transportation
John Plohman
Winnipeg
Plohman
Canadian Transport Commission
CTC
Canada
Piohman
Gerard Lecuyer
Manitoba
McConnell 4-H Beef Club Meets at Preston Home
McConnell 4-H Beef Club met March 10 at Mr and Mrs Allan Preston residence. Members shared what learned from Dr Preston on heifers and noted past bonspiel results for Dale Little and Jason Bridge. Upcoming events include public speaking on March 24 and a demonstration night March 27 at Faye Bridge.
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McConnell
Dale Murray
Brandon
Margaret Boyd
Kansas
Nebraska
Bill Chappell
Cabinet Refuses to Hear Farmers in Manitoba Crisis
Progressive Conservative Agriculture Critic Glen Findlay moved for an emergency debate to let farmers and small business owners address the Finance Minister, the Premier, and cabinet. Premier Pawley and NDP members voted against, blocking the Agricultural Committee hearing and the farmers’ right to be heard. The Virden MLA called it a black day for Manitoba family farms, noting years of opposition attempts to explain farmers’ plight.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Glen Findlay
Pawley
NDP
Virden
Oak River W.I. March meeting covers K.A.P. and farming
Oak River W.I. held its March gathering focused on agriculture. Cam Henry outlined Keystone Agricultural Producers and its relevance to rural life, with Beulah Mylrea thanking him. Members discussed post office closures, refugee influx, and Const/Board updates, plus upcoming conventions and budget planning.
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Oak River
W.I
K.A.P
Keystone Agricultural Producers
Cam Henry
Cam
Beulah Mylrea
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Hamiota, MB
Myrtle White
Harvie Andre
Canada Post
Cora Mylrea
Agriculture
Evelyn Delgaty
Erickson
Victoria Inn
Lynne Hopley
Ruth Stewart
J.W. Beamish
Guinn and Simpson Co. Ltd
Portage la Prairie
Gary
Woodman
Remco
Larry Oakden
Hamiota
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