Construction begins on Manitoba Provincial Remand Centre
Winnipeg announces start of the new Provincial Remand Centre with PLC Constructors Inc winning a 22.7 million contract under a 23 million ceiling. The eight storey facility at York Avenue and Kennedy Street will house 226 inmates, connect to the Law Courts, and aim for occupancy in summer 1992.
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Winnipeg
Albert Driedger
Jim McCrackes
PLC Constructors Inc
PCL
Gabourg Associates
York Avenue
Kennedy Street
Law Courts
Dr Batra Predicts 1987 Crash and Real Estate Slump
Dr Batra warns the stock market crash could finish 1987 and real estate may remain weak. He blames wealth concentration and high debt for a longer, harsher downturn than the early 1980s recession, citing US and Canadian disparities and calling for prayer.
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Dr. Batra
United States
Canada
Notable CFL figures and trends raise eyebrows in season buzz
The column snipes at odd public birthday shoutouts started in Winnipeg and praises Rod Hill of the Bombers for his solo charisma. It spots Dieter Brock entering the Blue Bombers Hall of Fame as a blonde, questions a TV analyst, and cites Joe Kapp’s brash quotes and likable coaches Joe Faragalli and Mike Riley.
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Winnipeg
Rod Hill
Bombers
Dick Thornton
Dieter Brock
Blue Bombers Hall of Fame
Leif Patterson
Nick Bastaja
Neil Lumsden
Joe Kapp
B.C
Joe Faragalli
Edmonton
Mike Riley
Western Economic Diversification marks strong start after three years
The Department of Western Economic Diversification celebrates three years since its August 4 1987 launch. It reports 1700+ funded projects totaling about 800 million dollars, with many now paying back. The WD highlights new programs to boost contracts and procurement for western firms, a focus on small business, and substantial work outside major cities.
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Department of Western Economic Diversification
Government of Canada
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Charlie
Allien Choy & Sons
Autopac
Pronto
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