26 Mar 1981
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1981
Page
1
Ottawa announces April 1981 hikes to Old Age Security pension and supplements. Basic OAS rises to 208.20, GIS max to 209.03, with combined totals for individuals and married couples increasing accordingly. Spouse's Allowance also increases to 369.36, while annual income tests determine continued eligibility.
The Manitoba Attorney General announced an inquiry into compulsory retirement led by Winnipeg lawyer Marshall E. Rothstein. The review will assess the Human Rights Act protections, public and private sector differences, pension plans, and social security, with public hearings and broad recommendations in the public interest.
Manitoba Minister of Agriculture Jim Downey announced higher provincial support for rural clinics. Grants for one or two veterinarians rise to 7500 and 12500 respectively, with three staff kept at 15000 while four vets see a 17500 cap.
Manitoba's Natural Resources Minister Harry Enns announces a complete study titled The White-tailed Deer in Manitoba. The book covers deer in detail and is available free from Natural Resources offices and the Public Information Service in Winnipeg for teachers students hunters and naturalists.
Dozens of dogs of all sizes will be shown Monday March 30 at 2 p.m. in Brandon at the Keystone Centre. Open to children 16 and their pets with no entry fee. Prizes go to Biggest, Smallest, Cutest, and Most Unusual Dog. Wags the CKX mascot to appear.
General Gerry Mercier and Ed McGill announce Mrs. Freda Rose Barlowski of Brandon will join the Manitoba Liquor Licensing Board effective April 1, succeeding resigning Berneice V. Toews. Board members reappointed for three years are Gordon Skinner chairman, James Hinchliffe, John Walmsley, and Robert Devlin. The board handles liquor licence applications and changes.
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