Habitat roots take hold in Manitoba amid growth push
Habitat for Humanity expands in Manitoba with six Winkler homes and two Winnipeg houses built since 1985. Winnipeg Habitat formed in 1987, with plans for four more Winnipeg homes and two in Winkler in 1989. Homeowners repay cost over 15 years, while volunteers fundraise and build. Jake Pauls leads Winnipeg efforts, linking local needs to a global program with 281 US chapters and 59 international projects.
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Habitat For Humanity
Manitoba
International Organization
Winkler
Winnipeg
Carman
Habitat
Georgia
Clarence Jordan
Millard Fuller
Jake Pauls
Winnipeg Habitat
Western Canada
Pauls
Chicago
Jimmy Carter
U.S
Mexico
Henry F. Wiebe
Henry Wiebe
Phil Enns
John Wiens
Canada
United States
North America
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Manitoba Throne Speech Pledges Rural Development Support
KAP welcomes the provinces Throne Speech commitments to rural communities. The May 18 1989 address highlights drought resistant measures, a new Agri Food Advisory Council, tax relief on farm land, land and water strategy and drought proofing. Officials urge rapid research on grain transportation impacts and observe moves toward agricultural practices protection. Earl Geddes of EAP comments on the agriculture focus.
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Winnipeg
Keystone Agricultural Producers Inc
KAP
Manitoba
General Agricultural Policy Organization
EAP
MACC
This Week in Canada Covers Historic Banking and Ship Disaster
The column notes Bank of Montreal penny issues from 1838 and the 1914 sinking of the Empress of Ireland with 1012 lives lost. It then flags ongoing scrutiny of agriculture emphasis in Manitoba and hints at the June budget's guidance on government commitment.
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Bank of Montreal
Empress of Ireland
St. Lawrence River
Manitoba
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