$50 Million Fertilizer Plant Set to Rise Near Redwater
A $50 million fertilizer plant will use Alberts natural gas and sulfur to produce nitrogenous fertilizers for export to the United States. Claimed to be Western Canada's largest synthetic fertilizer plant, it will employ 300 upon completion, with peak building at 1,500 workers. Construction on a 600 acre site seven miles south of Redwater to begin this spring, aiming for 1999 completion. Capacity exceeds 500,000 tons annually and distribution will rely on a 000,000 network of 400 warehouses across the Prairies.
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Alberts
United States
Canada
Redwater
Alberta
Leduc
Edmonton
Manitoba Opposition Moves to Dismiss Boundaries Commission
In the Manitoba Legislature an opposition bid to scrap the Boundaries Commission sparked a heated debate on government boards. Liberals accuse the panel of political meddling and demand dismissal of its 14 members plus one new member, citing former candidates and alleged favoritism. Premier Roblin excuses proceeding, pledging to hear Posmituck before acting.
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Manitoba
Provincial Boundaries Commission
Gil Molgat
D. L. Campbell
L Lakeside
Commission
Campbell
Roblin
Molgat
Nelson Shoemaker
L. Gladstone
Michael Posmituck
Posmituck
Liberals
Robert Smelkie
Thelma Forbes
Duff Roblin
Liquor Advertising Debate Splits Manitoba Churches and Weeklies
Manitoba legislative committee hears weekly newspapers with 58 weeklies serving about 371000 readers face an untenable ban on liquor ads. W H Vopni of Portage la Prairie argues advertising loss harms the province while church groups urge caution fearing health and freedom impacts. The committee will hear 13 more submissions before clause-by-clause review.
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Manitoba
W. H.vopni
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
Melvin Wray
Holland-Cypress River-Treherne
John Kuhl
Mennonite Church
Winkler
Minimum wage rise for rural Manitoba construction workers
The Wages Board in Manitoba authorizes minimum wage increases for rural construction workers outside Metro Winnipeg. Rates vary by region from 15 cents to 1.20 per hour, with journeymen earning up to 2.00 and laborers up to 1.50 outside Brandon, Portage la Prairie, and Flin Flon, while Brandon area rates reach 3.70 for journeymen electricians and 1.25 for watchmen and flagmen.
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Vaned Rural Construction Industries, Wages Board
Manioba
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Flin Flon
More Drugs Exempt From New Sales Tax
Manitoba government plans to broaden exemptions from the five percent retail sales tax for drugs and medications. Provincial Treasurer Surney Evans said an amendment would exempt drugs deemed prescribed by qualified persons and similar items. He noted further changes may follow requiring lieutenant governor consent for revenue-impacting amendments.
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Manitoba
Surney Evans
Evans
Saul, Cherniack
Ndy - St. John’s
Cherniack
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Erle R. Georgi Tance
Jas. G
Li J
Mary Maxim ‘Woo
Ralph
Sask. Ave. E
Jake’ Froese
SC - Rhineland
Municipal Fairs Department
Sterling
Mr. Campbell
Kent Rentz
Wawamesa United Church
Gordon South
Carman Presbytery
The
United
Austin Credit Union
North Norfolk
Nankiendiend
Ewen
Austin
Metro
Winnipeg
Marvel Rae
Toronto
Saskatoon
Regina
Hamilton
Ottawa
Family Shopping List
Asari Ree
Jafar
Enzo
Adrienne Handlo
Adrienne
Rienne Ta Sender
Osz
Iisa
Reg
Antan ‘Sac
Een Vee
Noone
OREM
Co Terry
Rexall Hair Dressin Esaditionerttas
Wxoyo Reg
Denwal Pharmacy
Portage
Otto Grundmann
Prairie
Ford ‘Tractor
Grundmann
Trimble’s
Portage LA Prairie, Manitoba
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