New residential cul de sac to rise on Sth Street NE, Hamiota
Demand for housing spurs purchase of 20 acres from Earl and Lorraine Brooks for a new five lot serviced subdivision in Hamiota. Town officials expect site development to start this fall as two lots are spoken for, with provincial review underway. The HEDC has promoted housing growth while listing local homes for sale or rent at no charge.
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Lorraine Brooks
Hamiota Economic
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Pension cheques rise under OAS adjustment this autumn
Human Resources Development Canada announced increased Old Age Security benefits for October November and December 2000. The basic OAS pension for those 65 and older will be 428.79 dollars per month, up 1.1 percent from the prior quarter. Maximum GIS and Allowance also rise 1.1 percent, tied to CPI. Since 1973 OAS has been indexed quarterly.
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Human Resources Development Canada
Statistics Canada
Centra Gas seeks rate increase approval in Manitoba
Centra Gas has applied to Manitoba's Public Utilities Board for approval to raise natural gas rates effective November 1. If approved, typical residential bills would rise about 11.2 percent or $111 annually, while large general service and industrial rates would climb between 11.7 and 18 percent as primary gas costs rise.
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Centra Gas
Public Utilities Board of Manitoba
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