Manitoba Accepts New R.C.M.P. Cost Sharing Pact
Manitoba, after much hesitation, agrees to federal terms for provincial and municipal contracts for R.C.M.P. services. The 10 year deal sets cost sharing rising from 56 percent this year to 70 percent by 1990 01, with adjustments for municipalities over and under 15 000 population and retroactive start April 1 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Gerry Mercier
Manitoba
R.C.M.P
Mercier
Warren Allmand
Solicitor General of Canada
R.c.mp
Ag Ex to Host Manitoba Livestock Show in Brandon
Manitoba's largest livestock show Ag Ex '81 runs October 24 to 29 in Brandon. The seventh edition features 10 major breeds in shows and sales with exhibitors from western Canada and the U S. Highlights include Provincial 4H Horse Show Championships and Manitoba Rodeo at Keystone Arena with multiple performances.
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Brandon
Ag Ex
Manitoba
Ag. Ex
Canada
United States
Ag. Ex. ’81
Ag-Ex
Q Country
Keystone Arena
Mayer Disbelief At Wheat Board Strike Statements
Winnipeg M P Charlie Mayer and a PC Wheat Board spokesman questioned Senator Hazen Argues claim that no sales were lost or contracts cancelled after the Thunder Bay grain handlers strike. Mayer warned of potential revenue loss, noting high interest rates and possible delays harming farmers. He accused Argue of being out of touch and highlighted a $160 million revenue loss calculation.
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Winnipeg
Charlie Mayer
M.P
Portage- Marquette
Canadian Wheat Board
Hazen Argue
Thunder Bay
Argue
Mayer
Prairies
Peregrine Falcon Release Back in Winnipeg Skies
Manitoba reports a successful release of four young peregrine falcons in Winnipeg as part of an international effort to restore the endangered species. The 6 week olds were released Aug 12 1981 and will winter in South America before returning in 1982 to nest on urban ledges or cliffs. The program involves Manitoba Wildlife Branch Alberta and the Canadian Wildlife Service.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Natural Resources
Harry Enns
Enns
Edmonton
Toronto
Montreal
Hull
Canadian Wildlife Service
South America
Assiniboine River
Manitoba Wildlife Branch
Province of
Alberta
McGregor Retires From Virden Political Arena
Isabella is told Morris McGregor announced his retirement from provincial politics after nearly 20 years representing Virden. At a Friday meeting on September 25 he said he would not seek a sixth nomination after five consecutive victories since 1962. He is praised as a maverick for his honesty and commitment to doing what is right.
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Isabella
Morris McGregor
Virden
Morris
Chambers of Commerce Endorses Alcan Plans
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce executive meeting in Winnipeg on August 20 endorsed Alcan's bid for a Manitoba site for a proposed aluminum smelter. President Rita Roeland said the project would bring substantial benefits including half a billion dollars in construction and power investment benefiting Manitobans broadly.
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Chambers of Commerce
Alcan
Winnipeg
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Manitoba
Chamber
Rita Roeland
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McGregor
Prince Charles
Princess Diana
Scotland
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