Lieutenant Governor Names New Aide to Assist Governor
The lieutenant governor appointed Major Jerry Elias of Air Command as aide-de-camp. Elias, 37, has been the command instrument check pilot since July and previously taught as a flying instructor at Moose Jaw air base. His career includes a tour as flag lieutenant to Maritime Command, a staff pilot with 412 Squadron, and executive duties at National Defence Headquarters before moving to Moose Jaw in 1974. Major Elias and his wife have two sons.
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Jerry Elias
Air Command
Elias
Moose Jaw
Maritime Command
412 Squadron
National Defence Headquarters
Increase in hockey eye injuries prompts CSA mask push
Toronto eye specialist Dr. Tom Pashby reports rise in legally blinded hockey players from 8 to 12 year over 1977 78 to 1978 79. He notes unprotected older players and moulded masks failing CSA standards. urges players to use certified masks and watches dental claim improvements.
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Rexdale
Tom Pashby
Toronto
Canadian Standards Association
CSA
Pashby
Volun
Jenpeg Station Completes Generating Capacity in Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro declares the Jenpeg Generating Station on the Upper Nelson River fully in service with 168000 kilowatts capacity. The plant introduces bulb-type turbines, claims lower excavation needs, and serves as Lake Winnipeg Regulation control site. total project cost about 311 million dollars with generating facilities making up roughly 60 percent.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Hydro
Nelson River
Jenpeg
North America
State of
Washington
St. Mary’s River
Sault Ste. Marie
Ohio River
Nelson
Winnipeg River
Manitoba
Lake Winnipeg
Waterfowl Damage Claims Deadline Set for November 30
Manitoba announces a deadline of November 30 for farmers to file claims under the waterfowl crop depreciation compensation program. Agriculture Minister Jim Downey and Mines Natural Resources and Environment Minister Brian Ransom urge affected farmers to contact their local Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation agent for appraisal and adjustments before harvest.
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Winnipeg
Agriculture
Jim Downey
Mines, Natural Resources and Environment
Brian Ransom
Department of Agriculture
Department of Mines, Natural Resources and Environment
Downey
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
Provincial Directory Delivery Begins
The 1979 80 Manitoba Telephone System directory is arriving for about 173000 customers. Local delivery reaches larger communities while others receive mailed copies. the 560 white pages and 624 yellow pages total roughly 193000 listings, with 268000 directories printed. The Churchill port ship cover marks the edition. Customers should discard old directories to avoid wrong numbers.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Telephone System
Churchill
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F.L. Jobin
Jenpeg Station
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