Western Premiers Urge Ottawa to Fast-Track Prince Rupert Port
At Lethbridge on April 23 western premiers pressed Ottawa to develop Ridley Island at Prince Rupert with priority and to boost rail access and port capacity in Churchill Thunder Bay and Vancouver. They cited rising grain coal and bulk exports to Pacific markets and urged 2000 hopper cars and rolling stock longer term needs, tying to a broader shift of funding from federal to provincial.
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Winnipeg
Ridley Island
Prince Rupert
Lethbridge
Churchill
Thunder Bay
Vancouver
Pacific Rim
Canada
CN Line
Western Canada
Agreement Reached In Birdtail River Teachers Contract
Crandall The Bird tail River School Division No 38 and The Birdtail River Teachers Association announce agreement on the 1980 Collective Agreement. Negotiations concluded with a conciliation officer. The basic salary scale rises 11 percent to a range of 10962 to 29302 dollars per year, with an average annual rise near 2100 dollars. Principals allowance climbs to 9.52 percent. Substitute teachers’ daily rate increases to 32.50 dollars. The remaining change concerns salary steps after qualification upgrades.
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Crandall
Birdtail River School Divsion No. 38
Birdtail River Teachers Association
Hamiota Co op Holds Annual Meeting and Dance
About 120 members and guests attended the Hamiota Co op annual meeting at the community centre with 150 in attendance at a following dance. President Keith Dixon welcomed attendees as reports showed sales up 23.5 percent to 2,298,924 but a net loss of 42,828 due to high debt and slim margins in key departments. Directors changed with Brent McKinnon and Dick Longstaff elected, Lloyd Hazlewood re-elected, and Lorne Robson praising community support as he presented a 50 year service plaque to Dixon.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Co-op
Hamiota United Church
Keith Dixon
Dennis Epler
Brent McKinnon
Oakner
Dick Longstaff
Cardale
Gordon Espey
Lloyd Hazlewood
Lorne Robson
Hartney
Fedrated Co-operatives Limited
Robson
Boissevain
Manitoba Provincial Parks Set to Open May 9 1980
Manitoba Natural Resources Minister announces provincial parks reopen on Friday May 9 for the 1980 summer season. Campgrounds will be available with new daily rates of 4 to 6 dollars depending on services, and entry fees begin May 16 at 9 a.m. with 1.50 for a daily vehicle permit and 8.00 for a seasonal permit.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Natural Resources
Brian Ransom
Parks Division
Hamiota Health Auxiliary reportsApril meeting notes
HAMIOTA The Hamiota District Health Centre held an April 18 Board Room meeting with 15 attendees. Treasurer reports a balance of 867.10. Admissions numbered 49 with 62.06 percent occupancy. Plans include hospital renovation work, May tea, and hosting June supper in Kenton with Harding.
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Hamiota
Hamiota District Health Centre
Engiet
McKinnon
Bob Dacquay
Crandall
Rossburn
Kenton
Harding
Manitoba Heart Foundation
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Ottawa
Co-op
Don Orchard
Keith Cosens
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