Manitoba Farm Aid Expands Cash Advances in Hard Year
The federal program announced in Regina on Oct. 2 offers interest free loans up to 50000 for harvested crops awaiting sale. Emergency cash advances up to 3000 will support grain drying. A further commitment guarantees interest free advances on unthreshed grain if wet harvest conditions persist.
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Friendship Centre Feeds Kids in Dauphin Manitoba
In Dauphin Manitoba the Friendship Centre runs a hot lunch program on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help families on social assistance. Youth program co ordinator Alison Makar says many children lack proper meals and organizers expect over 70 attendees, hoping the service lasts through winter or until year end.
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Dauphin
Friendship Centre
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Hoeppner Wins Reform Nomination in Lisgar Marquette Race
In Holland the Reform Party chose Jake Hoeppner over Jim Buhr and Garry Henderson in a crowded three way contest. Hoeppner secured 175 votes as Reform supporters filled the community hall to back the Snowflake area farmer for the federal riding.
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Jake Hoeppner
Reform Party
Lisgar-Marquette
Hoeppner
Jim Buhr
Rossendale
Garry Henderson
R.M
North Cypress
Betty Maxwell
Policy on Aboriginal Women in Manitoba Focus of Meeting
Bonnie Mitchelson addressing the Northern Women's Resource Centre in Flin Flon outlined a government policy Speaking to the Future aimed at Aboriginal women. She emphasized clear language and accessibility, noting free translations for nonEnglish speakers and promised government resources on nutrition education and parenting.
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Bonnie Mitchelson
Northern Women’s Resource Centre
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Mitchelson
Government Overlap Debate Tied to Charlottetown Pact
Federal Energy Minister Jake Epp defends the Charlottetown Agreement linking federal to provincial powers in mining forestry and labor saying it reduces government waste and overlap. He cites the 1200 strong Ministry of State as an example of unnecessary expansion.
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Jake Epp
Reform Party
Epp
Charlottetown
Mr. Epp
Manitoba Hydro Will Not Seek Rate Increase in 1993
Manitoba Hydro announced no rate hikes for general consumer customers in 1993, citing difficult economic times and anticipated ample water storage. The decision aims to keep electricity rates among North America’s lowest, with exports rising on a May 1993 sale to Northern States Power and total export sales projected above $200 million in 1993/94.
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Northern States
Manitoba
North America
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