Fire Prevention Week Urges Co Operative Effort Across Manitoba
Manitoba Labour and Manpower Minister Ken MacMaster urges a year round, community wide effort to prevent fires during Fire Prevention Week October 5 to 11. He cites 44 deaths and over $37 million in losses last year, urging common sense safety steps, fire drills, proper extinguishers, clear exits, and awareness of smoke and electrical hazards for homes, businesses, and public buildings.
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Winnipeg
Ken MacMaster
MacMaster
Singing Time HAMIOTA-A Singing Workshop in Hamiota
Hamiota schools host a singing workshop October 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m led by Elizabeth Grant of Brandon University. Parents and others are invited to attend any session focused on their age group. A buzz session on music closes at 3 30 p.m. and previews Forsberg.
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Hamiota
Elizabeth Grant
Brandon University
Grant
Shoal Lake
Opted-Out Doctors Drop to 6.2 Percent in Manitoba
Manitoba Health Minister Bud Sherman announced that opted-out physicians declined to 98, or 6.2 percent of 1,598 registered doctors as of December 31. By August 1, 1,608 doctors were registered, with only 6.2 percent opted out, the province's best rate in nearly five years and a sign of stable physician relations.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Health Insurance Program
Manitoba Health Services Commission
Bud Sherman
Sherman
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Commission
Manitoba
Health Services Commission
MHSC
Electrical generation and exports for Manitoba August 1980
Manitoba electrical generation in August 1980 totaled 1226.1 million kWh all from water power, with 77.8 percent from the Nelson River. Output was 24.3 percent lower than August 1979, and 12 months ending August 1980 down 3.0 percent from the prior year. Imports were 73.2 million kWh vs 0.2 million last year, consumption down 0.3 percent, and 12 months: consumption down 2.4 percent. Exports during August 1980 totaled 421.7 million kWh with 29.2 percent to Ontario, 33.4 percent to Saskatchewan, and 37.4 percent to the United States.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Nelson River
Ontario
Saskatchewan
United States
Grant Awarded for Miniota Arena Upgrade
Rural Municipality of Miniota receives a 15000 grant under Sport Facilities 80 to upgrade and extend its arena in Manitoba. The 50 percent cost‑share program funds facility improvements, aiming to reduce operating costs and boost revenue through fees and rentals.
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Winnipeg
Bob Banman
Miniota
Manitoba
Banman
Manitoba increases support for horse racing season
Manitoba Economic Development and Tourism Minister J Frank Johnston announced higher provincial support for the 1980 thoroughbred racing season. Purses rise from 1.75 to 2.25 percent of wagering and breeding incentives from 0.25 to 0.50 percent, with expected wagering up to 49 million dollars and an added 230 800 dollars in industry revenue. The move follows an independent study urging more competitive funding and longer term development plans to be reviewed with industry representatives.
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Winnipeg
J. Frank Johnston
Manitoba Horse Racing Commission
Manitoba
Johnston
Hamiota Group Reports Nguyen Family Move to Brandon
The Hamiota Asian Refugee Committee informs sponsors that the Nguyen family has relocated to 25 Argyle Court in Brandon. Both spouses have secured jobs and attend English classes at Assiniboine Community Centre, with the committee offering best wishes for their success in Canada.
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Nguyen
Argyle Court
Brandon
Assiniboine
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