Manitoba Sues Two Firms Over Mercury Contamination
The Manitoba government filed a statement of claim in Court of Queen's Bench seeking damages and an injunction against Interprovincial Co operatives of Saskatchewan and Dryden Chemicals Ltd. The alleged pollution from chlor alkali plants has released mercury into Manitoba waters prompting a ban on commercial fishing on Cedar Lake Lake Winnipeg and the Winnipeg River system. The claim seeks initial $2 million and a financial award to aid affected or future losses. No hearing dates set.
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Manitoba
Court of Queen's Bench
Interprovincial Co-Operatives
Saskatchewan
Dryden Chemicals Ltd
Dryden
Ont
Interprovincial
Sasktchewan
Dryden Chemicals
Wabigoon
Cedar Lake
Lake Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan River
Winnipeg River
Sillwesk
Nelson River
Are They Kappies or Dittens A Cross Breeding Shock
Pet store owner Roy Tutt claims a cross breeding success producing a hybrid kitten puppy from a black cat named Patch and a Scotch terrier named Bones. He describes two small animals with dog fronts and cat backs, with dog heads and cat whiskers and fur. The hybrids are described as docile, good tempered, and suitable as pets, eating meat or fish and making a yap miaow sound.
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Roy Tutt
S ‘Tutt
Patch
Bones
Tutt
Christmas Carols and Community News From Bagot District
Bagot district notes celebrate wedding congratulations, long time musician Walter Machan honored with life membership and desk set by West End Co op. Local welfare critique and call for job programs appear alongside church and school memories, travels, and weather. Frank Bennett progress reported.
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Anti- Rey EM
Kestressman
Pierson
Currie
Walter ‘Machan
West End
Portage
Machan
J. Pogue Sr
J. M. Baskier
A. E. Kalberg
A. W. Kalberg
Ron
First Offenders May Avoid Charges in New Break-A G Plan
Attorney-General Al Mackling proposes that first offenders should not face criminal charges for minor acts such as shoplifting. He cites irreparable harm to youths and favors a panel review approach rather than court action. A federal change would be required to implement the concept.
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al Mackling
Manitoba
Citizens’ Committee On Corrections
Mackling
Mr. Mackling
Ottawa
Juveniles Held In Bomb Scares At Manitoba Schools
Five youths were arrested over the past two weeks in The Pas and Thompson for four bomb scares and four more at schools. Police say charges may include public mischief and conveying false alarms.
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Royce Wave
Pas
Thompson
Transit Study In Winnipeg Asks Beltway Costs
Highways Minister Joe Borowski announced a Winnipeg transit study to explore rapid transit options for Greater Winnipeg before any beltway plans. He noted potential projects could exceed a billion dollars and expressed support for rapid transit but opposed an underground subway. A consultant will be named in about two weeks with terms of reference announced then.
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Erzey
In Mere
P. Henry
Kirk
H. Henry
Aberdeen
S.D
Schofield
Henrys
Glen Rintoul
Germany
J. Pogue Sr
H. D. Ritchie
A. Pogue
MacGregor
MacGregor Lions Club
Frank Bennett
Winnipeg General Hospital
Manitoba
Greater Winnipeg
Joe Botowski
Borowski
MacGregor United Church Sunday Services
Sunday schedule lists 9.45 a.m. youth service and 11.45 a.m. worship. pastor Rev. Harold Ritchie leads services at MacGregor United Church with a combined service at 10.30 a.m. The entry notes pastoral charge and service times for December 20.
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Macgregor United Church
Harold Ritchie
Christmas Schedule At Calvary Tabernacle and Sidney Churches
A list of December church events from Calvary Tabernacle Sidney United Church and Anglican and Austin churches shows Sunday school at 10 30 and 11 30 times, worship services, gospel rallies, Christmas parties and carol services through December 24 with dates including December 18 19 20 and 24. Notable items include a December 18 8 p m Austin Christmas party and December 24 7 p m Austin Sidney Christmas Eve carol service.
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Calvary ‘Tabernacle
Sidney
Austin United Church
David Lander
Austin
Explorers
Sidney Cgit
Sidney United Church
Community Visitors and Celebrations Share Weekend News
Southend Macaulay and Brandon residents hosted and visited others over the weekend. Winnipeg trips included Mary Larson and Robin Chant while several birthday and anniversary notices appeared for Roy Glover, Clifford Chant, Alice Turner, Sharren Bueckert, Louis Kreitz, Cindy McGregor, Orval Chant, and Robi Chant. Get well wishes went to Lincoln Wolfe at Portage hospital.
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Mike Brozney
Vancouver
Johnny Scora
Dave Hodgin
Bob Schweitz
Jake Freizen
Lavenham
Herman Schweitz
Town
Ed Chant
Doug McGregor
Cindy
Scotty MacDonald
Roy Glover
Mary Larson
Winnipeg
Robin Chant
Robin
Clifford Chant
Alice ‘Turner
Sharren Bueckert
Louis Kreitz
Cindy McGregor
Orval
Lincoln Wolfe
Portage Hospital
Mrs. Robi
Metro Transit Offered To Government
The Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg offered to transfer the Metro Transit System and its $6 million debt to the provincial government. Councillors supported the move to press the government for funding while Councillor Andy Robertson condemned the highways minister for interfering after an earlier $8 million free transit proposal.
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Metropolitan
Greater Winnipeg
Metro Transit System
Metro
Andy Robertson
Borowski
Robertson
Robetrson
Weir to Decide on Leadership
Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader Walter Weir weighs a bid to lead the party through the next Legislature session after a recent policy convention urged a leadership review within two years of defeat. Weir signals reconsideration with no firm mind made up, while party officials contemplate a leadership convention three weeks after the executive meeting.
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Manitoba
Walter Weir
New Democrats
Weir
Cret
Christmas Concert Practice and 4-H Meeting Notes
Sidney 4-H notes record a Christmas concert practice at Brydon DeAthes on Friday November 27 with film showings of last year’s achievements and a December 4 meeting at Ernie Bagnalls. They planned a fundraiser selling electric knife tickets at 10 cents each or three for a quarter, with a December 21 8 p.m. draw at the concert. Doug DeAthe to MC, Ron and Grant Lintott to show calves for the heifer project. A post meeting practice and lunch were served.
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Brydon DeAthes
Brydon
Doug DeAthe
Ron
Grant Lintott
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