Apartment Rents Expected to Rise in Winnipeg
Winnipeg landlords forecast a five percent rent rise next month with drastic increases likely within two years. Abe Akman of Akan Management cites higher operating costs, while Globe General Agencies notes a low vacancy rate and potential rise to eight percent. University of Manitoba housing head says hundreds of students will seek housing as bursaries stay tight and prices remain uncertain.
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Abe Akman
Akan Management Ltd
Altman
Winnipeg
Saul Morantz
Globe General Agencces
Globe
Central Mortage and Housing Corporation
University of Manitoba
Gary Charles
Soybean Prospects Bright At Ontario Symposium
Dr J W Tanner of the University of Guelph forecast brighter soybean yields amid strong US production capacity. He said world demand and price signals will rise, while a global shortage can trigger dramatic price effects. J G Boughner, Chatham grain dealer and former Ontario Grain and Feed Dealers’ Association chair, criticized boards and agencies expanding with little farmer support and urged a 25 percent voter approval before major changes. The symposium was sponsored by the Ontario Soya-Bean Growers' Marketing Board the Ontario agriculture ministry and the Canadian agriculture department.
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J. W.tanner
University of Guelph
United States
Aperience Eronet
J.G. Boughner
Chatham, Ont
Ontario Grain and Feed Dealers’ Association
Ontario Soya-Bean Growers’ Marketing Board
Ontario Agriculture Ministry
Canadian Agriculture Department
Manitoba teachers retire record in June
A Manitoba report by the Teachers Society and the provincial education department shows a record 208 teachers retired in June, nearly double the prior year. The rise follows legislation allowing earlier retirement with full pension benefits, while more teachers leave for jobs outside teaching. Over 10 percent of the 1,085 who left that month pursued other work, above the recent eight percent average.
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Publc
Manitoba
Manitoba ‘Teachers’ Society
Department of Education
Laval University Attracts Scholars Worldwide
Laval University in Quebec City, the oldest French language university in North America, draws scholars from across the globe seeking research opportunities and cultural exchange.
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Laval University
Quebec City
North America
Community Notes from Oak Lake and District
Edwin News reports several local visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Gordon Stephanson and family from Oak Lake with Mr and Mrs Will Stephanson of Hunter River joined supper with Hugh McDermott. U.C.W. met at Marion Ostenfeldt’s home with singing, devotion, and a dainty lunch for eight. Helen Patterson won the flower fund prize. Jean and Howard MacDonald were supper guests at Roy Lyall’s, with Lindsay Lyall of Pinawa visiting. Jim Lyall travels and visits. Vern Gilson and Ron Morrison visit Clarence Patterson before west coast travel. Mrs G Salzauler (nee Lynn Boak) graduates as Respirator Technologist from Health Science Centre Winnipeg. now at Victoria Hospital. Lynn congratulated.
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Gordon Stephanson
Oak Lake
Will Stephanson
Hunter River
Pel
Hugh McDermott
U.cw
Marion Ostenfeldt
Helen Patterson
Bernice Simpson
Flower Fund
Jean and
Howard
ICBC to Enter General Insurance in British Columbia
Transportation Minister Robert Strachan announced the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia will begin offering general insurance policies on October 1. The ICBC will compete with 160 other firms, offering homeowners and tenants packages and large industrial coverage while keeping profits in B C.
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Insurance Corporator of British Columbia
ICBC
Robert Strachan
British Columbia
Mr. Strachan
B.C
Strachan
Toronto
New York
Europe
Promises Wear Thin As Canada Car Makers Face Consumerism
Ford of Canada warns buyers tire of corporate promises as AMC leads with a buyer protection plan and GM and Chrysler track the shift. The era’s service gap spurs a push to improve dealer networks, emphasize real value, and meet the demand for honest advertising and reliable repairs.
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Canada
Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd
American Motors Canada Ltd
Ford
General Motors
Chrysler
American Motors
AMC
William Pickett
Larry Johnson
John D. Baker
General Motors of Canada
Johnson
Financial Post
Five Thousand Dollar Simmental Calf Theft Conviction
Robert Thomas Williamson and David James Snider received six month terms after being convicted last week of stealing an exotic Simmental heifer calf valued at about $5,000. RCMP found the slain calf, shot with a .22 rifle, in the trunk of their car. The calf belonged to K and R Ranches near Leduc, about 18 miles south of Edmonton.
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Robert Thomas Williamson
Devon
Alta
David James Snider
Leduc
RCMP
Edmonton
Chambers Seek Changes to Manitoba Labour Act Proposals
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce urged changes to the Labour Relations Act including cabinet power to declare strikes illegal in public interest and a ban on sympathy strikes. Premier Schreyer favored legislature handling public-interest issues and umbrella bargaining, while resisting immediate limits on secondary boycotts. The group pressed for northern Port of Churchill use, roadside info centres, a northern television service, and a new road between Baker’s Narrows and Flin Flon, with Six cabinet members and about 40 chamber directors present.
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Manitoba Champers of Commerce
Ed Schreyer
Manitoba
Schreyer
Doug McRorie
Chambers
Sam Askiw
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
Churchill
Winnipeg
National Park
Baker's Narrows
Flin Flon
You Have A Date With MacGregor W I Meeting Hostesses
The MacGregor W I will meet at the home of Mrs. Thompson on Thursday September 27 at 2 p.m. Hostesses are Mrs. Hotel, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Wright.
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MacGregor W. I
R. ‘Thompson
Hotel
Thompson
Wright
Chartered Accountants MacGregor Manueta Pte Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR notes list Allaway Lapchuh Co Chartered Accountants and MacGregor Manueta Pte with unclear phone times Tuesday 930 am to 1000 pm.
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Chartered Accountants MacGregor, Manueta Pte
Pauch
Telephone Eos
Hunting Safety Warning Urges Firearm Course Enrollment
Vern Hunt of the provincial resources department issued a news release urging hunters to enroll in the firearm safety program. He noted 80 percent of hunting mishaps happen at close range and warned that companions pose the greatest danger. Nineteen Saskatchewan residents have already been injured by firearms this year. With hunting seasons opening, enrollment is encouraged.
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Vern Hunt
Provincial Resources Department
Inventory appointment for government services chief named
A former newspaper man and public relations officer is hired to inventory all government services. The appointment of Douglas D. Smith was announced Tuesday by Consumer Affairs Minister Ian Turnbull who said the government must ensure information services are carried out effectively.
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Douglas D. Smith
Ian Turnbull
Turnbull
Dental Service Opens September 25 at Masonic Hall MacGregor
The Assiniboine Dental Group from Winnipeg will run the service starting September 25 at the Masonic Hall in MacGregor. For appointments call 685 2882, contact Phyllis Vermeullen.
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Masonic Hall
MacGregor
Assiniboine Dental Group
Winnipeg
Phyllis Vermeullen
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