Manitoba Maintains Hydro Rate Freeze For One More Year
Manitoba will keep the hydro rate freeze for at least another year despite Hydro management calls for an immediate increase. Energy Minister Wilson Parasiuk cited deficits and reserves to cover losses while noting revenue shortfalls from low water, high interest, and inflation. He warned a 31 percent rise could be needed by 1984-85 without higher rates and discussed foreign exchange costs borne by taxpayers.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro
Energy and Mines
Wilson Parasiuk
Minsiter
Hydro
Parasiuk
Minster
Tree distribution and seed treatments for Hamiota and area
Agricultural notes report 23 000 trees distributed to Hamiota area with shelterbelt needs still. Indian Head Tree Nursery demand rising. order trees for 83 early, ideally in June. Details on species, shelterbelt design and weed control at the Ag Office. New 82 products include Furadan 5G and Counter 5G for seed furrow applications with seeds. Seed treatments with lindane offer some protection but shorter in duration. Ripcord cypermethrin newly registered for flea beetles in rapeseed. synthetic pyrethroid with lower mammal toxicity. Warns label directions for soil insecticides and notes cooler damp weather may reduce flea beetle risk.
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Hamiota
Indian Head
Vitavax R.S
McConnell W I Reports May Meeting at Pollock Home
The McConnell Women’s Institute met May 11 with 6 members and 3 visitors at Mrs. Inza Pollock’s. Reports covered treasury minutes, hospital news, and upcoming events including a June 8 hospital supper and August 10 patient birthday party. A quilting bee was set for May 13, and the June 11 Country Fair moved from June 5 to McConnell Community Centre.
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Inza Pollock
McConnell
Mary Thompson
Reggie's Ramblings Ah Spring
A columnist notes personal fatigue and lack of renewal despite springtime optimism. The piece contrasts others' pep with the author's muted mood and hints at seeking motivation amidst seasonal energy.
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Jon Crowson
Ag. Rep
Garylene Stimpson
Strathclair
Gaylene
Agnes Pollock
Inza
Reggie
Power
Hamiota Cafe
John
Adam
A. & J. Restaurant Ltd
Henry, Clare and
Michael Tai
A & J" Restaurant Ltd
John and
Adam Leung
Furadan
Chemagro
FMC Corp
Chemagro Limited
Aerowood Drive
Mississauga
Ontario
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