Manitoba government unveils 10 immediate fiscal restraint steps
Finance Minister Greg Selinger and Health Minister David Chomiak outlined ten measures in response to Deloitte and Touche interim findings. They aim to curb unbudgeted expenditures, improve health care efficiency, consolidate administration, review vacant positions, reduce millennial project spending, and pursue better funding with federal partners. The plan targets a balanced 2000-01 budget and a phase II financial review due by January 31, 2000.
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Manitoba wins award for licence plate design
Manitoba's licence plate design earned a New Regular Issue award from the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, announced by Steve Ashton. The honour marks the fourth time a Canadian province has won in 29 years. The 1997 design features trees water and wheat on a reflective white background.
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New 25000 Speed Detection Device Installed on PTH 75
A $25,000 automatic speed detection device is now operating on Provincial Trunk Highway 75 south of Winnipeg in Ritchet RM. Motorists can check their speed with a readout on a display board as loop detectors embedded in the pavement trigger the unit. Highways Minister Steve Ashton stresses it promotes vigilance and adherence to posted speed limits for safety.
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