Central Manitoba Receives Multiple Work Grants
The central Manitoba area announces several Local Initiatives Program and Provincial Employment Program grants. Portage la Prairie’s The Helping Hand gets 24903 to employ 10 workers for aged and infirm support. Westbourne Rural Municipality gets 40633 for 19 jobs to renovate the hall and improve recreation facilities. St Laurent receives 90595 to build a new municipal office. PEP funds support Amaranth Toy Book Lending Library and L Union Nationale Metis preschool services. Louis Riel Coop and Lake Manitoba Co op Fisheries announce grants for factory extension and fish station upgrades.
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Manitoba
James Richardson
Portage la Prairie
Westbourne
LIP
Richardson
St. Laurent
PEP
Ed Schreyer
Amaranth
L'Union Nationale Metis
Sam Askin
Louis Riel Coop Inc
Lake Manitoba Co-op Fisheries Ltd
Insurance firms push to compete with BC government auto plan
Insurance Bureau of Canada pilots a 100000 public campaign as BC considers a government auto insurance program. A.E. Warwick cites BC industry last year 135 million in sales, 2700 workers, 2000 agents, 300 adjusters. He warns of industry pressure to secure open competition and freedom of choice. The government calls the industry campaign a pressure tactic amid upcoming legislation.
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British Columbia
A.E. Warwick
Insurance Bureau of Canada
IBC
B.C
Warwick
Robert Strachan
Dave Barrett
Winter cattle rations for higher calf crop and health
Agricultural guidance outlines feeding strategies for cows, replacement heifers, and bulls during cold weather. It emphasizes selecting 70 to 95 percent calf crop goals, using high quality roughage for younger animals, adding vitamin A and minerals, and adjusting grain and protein based on hay quality. Regular weighing and vigilance for stress are advised to maintain gains and prevent late calving.
Snowmobile Safety Guidelines in Manitoba
Manitoba snowmobilers may ride on ditches along roadways on the right side with traffic, but avoid lake or river ice that may be weak. Check ice conditions personally, prefer established trails, travel with others if off trail, and consult the Snowmobile Rider's Handbook from the Snowmobile Safety Officer in Winnipeg for regulations.
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Manitoba
Portage Avenue
Winnipeg
Manitoba Opposes Gas Rates Against Eastern Distributors
Manitoba government filed a formal argument with the National Energy Board opposing the rate structure proposed by eastern Canada distributors. Industry Minister Leonard Evans said the eastern proposals would raise annual costs for Manitobans. The brief supports TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. rate proposal, while noting possible future Alberta supplier increases and urging protective limits. The submission indicates the province is not against reasonable rate adjustments.
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Manitoba
National Energy Board
Eastern Canada
Leonard Evans
The
Energy Board
TransCanada Pipelines Ltd
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Quebec
Evans
TransCanada Pipelines
Alberta
Farmers seek tax relief amid underpayment claim
Minister Sam Uskiw said farmers should not be singled out for education property tax exemption. He argued the issue is farmers being underpaid for years, following a 24 hour cabinet meeting with the Manitoba farm bureau. The bureau asked the cabinet for tax relief in a brief presented Monday.
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Meyiure
Sam Uskiw
Askiw
Manitoba Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
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