Committee urges CKND TV westward extension to Brandon
Brandon residents form the Committee to Bring CKND TV to Brandon to press CKND TV's extension into southwestern Manitoba through letters and resolutions. Fraser Hay leads the effort with aims to provide more viewing options including a 10 30 p m newscast and Jets hockey telecasts, noting free over the air service would broaden access beyond cable.
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CRTC
Ottawa
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Advice Issued on Mail Order Buying in Manitoba
The Manitoba Consumers' Bureau urges all shoppers to keep proof of purchases and payments for mail order goods and any returns. Since January it has logged 80 complaints mainly about firms outside the province with delays in deliveries and refunds. Pay by money order or cheque receipts, avoid sending cash, obtain receipts for C O D, and use insured or registered mail for returns. Contact 956-2040 in Winnipeg or 1-800-262-8844 toll free.
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Golf Courses to Open at Falcon Lake and Hecla Island
Natural Resources Minister Brian Ransom announced opening dates for Manitoba golf courses Falcon Lake and Hecla Island. Falcon Lake opened April 25 and Hecla Island on May 2 with unchanged green fees including weekday rates up to 6 p.m. and after 6 p.m. fees, plus reduced rates for youths 14 and under.
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Winnipeg
National Police Week Emphasizes Veto Vandalism Program
May 11 to 17 1980 is National Police Week across Canada with the theme Working Together to Prevent Vand alism The RCMP in rural Manitoba runs Veto Vandalism from May 1 to 31 to urge public police cooperation through neighborhood walks business checks after hours and reporting vandalism Details include obtaining descriptions of people and vehicles and relaying tips to police Callers may remain anonymous only when witnessing vandalism and should provide location occurrences suspect and vehicle details Contact a 24 hour dispatcher at Zenith 50 000 for follow up
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Canada
R.C.M
Manitoba
Gift of sight through Eye Bank of Canada appeal
The Eye Bank of Canada invites pledges of eyes to restore sight. Formed in 1956, with a Manitoba branch since 1959, it partners with Lion’s Clubs, ophthalmologists, and the CNIB to promote corneal donation. In February and March only two eye donations were received, benefiting two previously blind individuals. ninety four others in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario await transplant.
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Lion’s Clubs
Ontario
Light Conservation Committee
Ophthalmologists
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Brandon Inn Complies With Human Rights Act
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission reports Brandon Inn owner Jerry Katz stated the hotel operates under the Human Rights Act and adheres to Liquor Control Board regulations. The commission notes no conflict with licensing law and confirms all customers must be treated equally under the act.
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Manitoba Human Rights Commission
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