Inflation Battle Is Termed Futile by Manitoba Politician
Manitoba legislator Cy Gonick described federal anti inflation efforts as a futile exercise and argued the economy is a US dominated war time footing. He urged Ottawa to shift focus to housing programs rent reviews pension escalators and contingency plans for unemployment in Manitoba.
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Cy Gonick
Crescentwood
Manitoba
Canada
United States
Gonick
Waffle Group
New Democratic Party
Vietnam
Brandon Annexing More Land to Expand City Boundaries
In the Manitoba Legislature a second reading approved in principle a bill by Ed McGill to extend Brandon's south western boundary by annexing 1 045 acres from Cornwallis. Leonard Evans, Brandon East member, backed the move as a temporary fix for housing and industrial land needs, vowing a fuller plan next year.
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Manitoba
Brandon
Ed McGill
Brandon West
Cornwallis
Industry and Commerce
Leonard Evans
Brandon East
Mr. Evans
18 as Age Of Majority Being Urged
A private member's resolution in the Manitoba Legislature urges lowering the age of majority to 18 for all purposes. Steve Patrick notes voting and candidacy are already 18, arguing it is inconsistent that someone can legislate but not be legally responsible for actions. He cites a hypothetical mayor needing parents to sign. The current age is 21.
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Manitoba
Steve Patrick
L—Assiniboia
Mr. Patrick
Patrick
Steinbach to Get a Windmill But Not a Public Park
Premier Ed Schreyer announced Manitoba will match every dollar raised by the Mennonite Historical Society for a windmill project near Steinbach. The Dutch windmill, to be dismantled in the Netherlands and shipped to Manitoba, will be built at the Mennonite museum with Netherlands government cooperation. Schreyer praised a social mosaic and said the province would back similar ethnic projects.
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Mennonite Museum
Steinbach
Manitoba
The
Netherlands
Ed Schreyer
Mennonite Historical Society
Society
Steinbach Chamber of Commerce
Impressions From Page One Of MacGregor Settlement
Narrator recalls hardships and endurance as the family recovered after moving to MacGregor. He credits their mother as the heroine while describing the area of their farm later known as Pathead and the surrounding neighborhoods of Austin and Bagot.
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MacGregor
Pathead
Austin
Bagot
Manitoba considers permissive drive disability reporting
Manitoba physicians may report patients unfit to drive without fear of reprisal under a proposed permissive bill. The plan, prompted by the Manitoba Medical Association, would establish a medical referee system with reviews by a panel of specialists to determine licence suspensions.
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Borowski
Manitoba
Manitoba Medical Association
The
Medical Association
0. A. Schmidt
Winnipeg
Schmidt
Manitoba In Associat
Association
Joseph Borowski
Preventive Medical Services
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Medical Board of Review
Canadians foresee 40 million by year 2000 mega cities
A Toronto consultant projected in a conference that by 2000 Canada will reach 40 million people, concentrated in five mega cities Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Halifax and Vancouver. Growth hinges on environmental domes and a vast Great Lakes Arctic waterway with life extended to 205 free days for most workers.
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Kenneth R. Lavery
Toronto
Canada
Montreal
Winnipeg
Halifax
Vancouver
St. Lawrence Sea Way
Great Lakes
Arctic
United States
Ouellette Appointed Manitoba Deputy Minister of Social Development
J Andre Ouellette formerly assistant to the Canadian secretary of state is named Manitoba Deputy Minister of Social Development. Premier Schreyer announced changes effective May 1 with Dr J M Morison shifting from deputy minister of health and social services to deputy minister of health as the department becomes health and social development.
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J. Andre Ouellette
Ed Schreyer
J. M. Morison
Health and Social Services
Health and Social Development
Health and Welfare
Northern road builds dominate Manitoba plan
Transportation Minister Joe Borowski presented road construction plans to the Manitoba Legislature highlighting northern routes. The largest projects include a 100 mile northern stretch from Ponton to Grand Rapids worth 6 million and a 200 mile Lynn Lake to Thompson highway at 12 million, with completion aimed within two years. Critics argue the emphasis favors the north over the south and raise concerns about overall budgeting and interdepartmental coordination.
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Joe, Borowski
Manitoba
Borowski
Ponton
Grand Rapids
Winnipeg
Thompson
Pas
Saskatchewan
Lynn Lake
Gordon Seard
Churchill
Social
Jake Froese
Rhineland
Warner Jorgenson
Morris
Agriculture Department
Riel Stamp To Be Issued June 9th
The post office announced a six cent Louis Riel commemorative stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of his rise to prominence during the Red River Uprising. Designed by Reinhard Derreth of Vancouver, the red and blue vertical portrait bears Canada across the top. About 34 million stamps will be printed.
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Louis Riel
Red River
Council of Associa
Confederation
Manitoba
Northwest
Riel
Regina
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