Farm Labor Shortage Discussed at Conference
Saskatchewan official Lyle Minogue urged solutions to a farm labor shortage at a Canadian Federation of Agriculture conference. Proposals included better wages tied to profits, profit sharing, and short term hires from armed forces or utility workers. Attendees noted wage pressures, benefits, and the need for farm-labor security to attract workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrea Na
Lyle Minogue
Saskatchewan Agriculture Department
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Minogue
Newegates
Pederson
Larry Pearson
Alberta
Aid Grant Time Is Extended Manitoba program aids pensioners
A provincial program in Manitoba extended one month to Marcus to provide grants from 150 to 1000 for home repairs to old age pensioners. Premier Schreyer noted more than 400 applications in the last week and over 2,888 in the winter period up to February 8. More than half of the 40,000 pensioner homes have benefited. pensioners may use the program once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus
Ed Schreyer
Manitoba
Powerview Rink Collapses After Roof Caves In
An $80,000 arena in Powerview Manitoba collapsed after the roof caved in midday. No injuries reported as three workers left for lunch. Arena had opened December 15 with funds from a Manitoba Lottery grant and forthcoming debentures. The collapse disrupted afternoon classes and a winter carnival plan. Blues band Downchild begins a West tour through February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powerview
Man
Winnipeg
Allan Holm
Manitoba Lotteries Commission
Blues GO West
Canada
Downchild
New Town Study Near Athabasca Oil Sands Plan
A consortium of oil companies led by Shell Canada is evaluating creating a new town about 10 miles from a proposed 800 million oil sands plant in Fort MacKay, 250 miles northwest. The project would need government approval as most target land is crown owned, said Underwood McLellan spokesman Tony Knowles and deputy minister D. W. Isbister.
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Athabasca
Alberta
Tony Knowles
Underwood McLellan and Associates
Calgary
Shell Canada Ltd
Fort MacKay
Here
D. W. Isbister
Shell
Don’t Use Aluminum Bowls for Beating Egg Whites
Warning against beating egg whites in aluminum bowls. The material can impart a metallic taste and may cause the whites to turn grey. Use nonreactive bowls like glass or stainless steel to keep color and flavor pure.
Opposition Pushes For Closer Look At Government Finances
Manitoba opposition leaders Spivak and Asper press for program based spending data and an after the fact review, citing auditor Ziprick's report. They seek public accounts committee action to reveal detailed program costs, beneficiaries, staff, and outcomes for next year's nearly 800 million dollar current operations.
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W. K. Ziprick
Sidney Spivak
Izzy Asper
Spivak
Public Accounts Committee
People
Manitoba Health Service Commission
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Standard
Alta
THE
Macgregor Herald
Hampton ST. East Macgregor
Stylerite
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7Th Ave. W
Portage la Prairie
Harter Flights
Wardadr Winni Vinnipe
Frankfurt
Lamont Travel
Saskatchewan Ave
Iviny
Smart
Valves
Lars
Comema
Saskatchewan Ave. E
Parte
Asper
Whal
Chris) Christianson
Srampton
Portage
Gordon Johnston
M.L.A
Trimble’s
Royal Road
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