Mild reception to throne speech signals cautious optimism
Opposition spokesmen described the throne speech as mildly received by the NDP government. Conservative leader Sidney Spivak called it well intentioned but indicating greater government involvement and control. He supported income security plans but warned of long negotiations with Ottawa. Liberal J H Asper found it acceptable but scrutinized mineral exploration proposals citing high costs to taxpayers.
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NDP
Sidney Spivak
Spivak
J. H. Asper
Fishermen Seek $50 000 Grant for Industry Solutions
The Manitoba Federation of Fishermen asked the provincial government for a $50 000 grant to fund research and planning to develop bolder solutions for the fishing industry. They urged continued cash compensation for fishers affected by mercury bans after the 1970 shutdowns on Lake Winnipeg Cedar Lake and smaller lakes.
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Manitoba Federation of Fishermen
Sidney Green
Lake Winnipeg
Cedar Lake
John Ateam
Victoria Beach
Man
Ateam
Federation
Immigrant Flow Down in Canada for 1970
Canada welcomed 197,713 immigrants in 1970, down 13,818 from 1969. The immigration department cited weaker domestic conditions and strong European economies as the main reason. The 1970 arrivals added 77,723 to the labor force, a drop from 84,349 the year before.
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Totat
Canada
Immigration Department
Forgotten Indian Art Form Revived in Manitoba Museum
Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature expands detective curators to reclaim and display Manitoba's past. Pottery reconstruction uses shards and chemical analysis while Atlatl spear technique is shown via strobe photography. New staff include David Ross curator, John Frischholz historian, and George Will anthropologist. The museum aims to educate schools and the public with urban-themed exhibits and strong research ties.
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Winnife
Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature
Manitoba
James Stanton
David Ross
Glenbow-Alberta Institute
Calgary
Manitoba Museum
John T. Frischholz
Lewis and Clarke University
George Will
University of Manitoba
Mr. Stanton
Teacher Phasing Out Summer School Plan
Youth and Education Minister Saul Miller announced plans to phase out the twelve week teacher training summer school at the University of Manitoba. The program was created to address rural teacher shortages but enrolment will be limited to 100 this year.
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University of Manitoba
Saul Miller
Faculty of Education
Miller
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