Manitoba Raises Gas Tax by Six Tenths of a Cent
Winnipeg reports a new provincial gas tax rate of 4.6 cents per litre effective November 1, pushing the overall tax to 46 cents per litre. Finance Minister Don Craik says revenue impact for 1980-81 remains near budgeted levels due to a drop in consumption, with other fuel taxes also adjusted for November 1 and heating fuels largely exempt for residences.
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Winnipeg
Don Craik
Manitoba
Free Press
Craik
November Vulnerable Month for Deer Herd in Manitoba
Wildlife officials urge motorists to slow in deer crossing zones during November the peak collision period. High risk routes include Trans-Canada between Virden and Griswold and Whiteshell Park. report all incidents to authorities for data on deer health. Meat from road killed deer should be donated to institutions. private possession is illegal.
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Winnipeg
Brian Ransom
Autopac
Virden
Griswold
Douglas
Sidney
Richer
Hadashville
Birds Hill
Whiteshell
R.C.M.P
First-timers Learn Ballet Tutu Isn’t Train Noise
Short Takes note that beginners at the ballet discover that tutu does not equal the train’s noise. A light, humorous line warns that a one-track mind derails thought more than any locomotive.
Four Weed Varieties Added to Control Regs
Manitoba municipalities gain power to enforce weed control under The Noxious Weeds Act with four new varieties added. Baby's breath cleavers common mallow and common milkweed are now subject to local eradication orders if a municipal problem exists.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Jim Downey
Baby’s
Downey
Agricultural notes and farm maintenance courses offered
One week skill courses listed include Electrical at Hamiota or Miniota January 19-23 tuition 30 dollars, Farm Water Development at Miniota January 12-16 tuition 30 dollars, Welding at Oak River March 16-20 tuition 40 dollars, with a 12 hour evening welding course same week price 20 dollars. Contact Agricultural Office in Hamiota 764-2767. Fertilizer planning for 1981 notes rising prices and advises reviewing Farm Facts bulletins Nitrogen Fertilization Phosphorous Production Micronutrients in Crop Production available from local offices.
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Hamiota
Miniota
Oak River
Manitoba Agriculture
WEEDS '81' course offered by Department of Agriculture
At a Brandon staff meeting last Thursday a weed course titled WEEDS '81' was outlined for January 19 to March 13 with a $15 fee. Registration ends January 9, 1981, with forms available in the office and payment advised to avoid mail delays.
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Brandon
Department of Agriculture
End of Green Feed Programs Set for November 30
Manitoba announces November 30 1980 as the final date to apply for green feed inspection and related transport subsidies. After that date pending applications will be canceled unless inspection is requested. Rebate programs and claim deadlines are outlined with December 1 submission cutoff and December 15 for permits issued before November 30. A meeting on livestock nutrition is planned for November 26 at the Oak Lake Community Hall.
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BHP
Oak Lake
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