Prairie ministers seek long term waterfowl damage pact
Manitoba's Ken McMaster says an immediate Ottawa meeting is sought to press for a lasting agreement to address crop losses caused by migratory waterfowl in western Canada. A Regina communique from Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba ministers notes dissatisfaction with current compensation levels under the Migratory Bird Damage Agreement.
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Winnipeg
Prairie
Canada
Manitoba
Ken McMaster
McMaster
Regina
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba Press Urges Quick Long Term Waterfowl Loss Pact
A Winnipeg paper comments on spring's arrival and urges Canada to expand the basic $50.00 per acre compensation and funding for prevention. It calls for immediate federal minister talks with Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta to craft a long term agreement covering crop losses from migratory waterfowl.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Government of
Canada
Bridge Club Meet At Peg Stewarts Home
MINIOTA The Ladies Bridge Club met at Peg Stewarts on March 28 with three tables. Joy Leland joined at short notice, Isabel Dixon of Rivers and Mildred Attwood’s sister attended briefly, Jean Cook had the high score, Ena Ellerington the low. The next gathering will be April 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Mildred Attwood’s. notify her of attendance.
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Miniota
Peg Stewart
Joy Leland
Isabel Dixon
Rivers
Mildred Attwood
Mary
Jean Cook
Ena Ellerington
Development Corporations Receive Provincial Grants
Manitoba Industry and Commerce Minister Bob Banman announced annual operating grants of 30000 dollars each to Pembina Valley Interlake and Norman regional development corporations. Norman RDC also gets a 5000 dollar top up for travel costs with matching grants listed for Interlake Parkland Norman East Man and Pembina Valley ranging to a maximum of 6000 dollars per RDC per year.
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Winnipeg
Department of Industry and Commerce
Banman
Interlake Development Corporation
Parkland Regional Development Corporation
Norman Regional Development Corporation
East Man Regional Development Corporation
Pembina Valley
Industry and Commerce Closes Selkirk Office
Banman announces the department will shut its Selkirk regional office on April 1 after a review of expenditures under the restraint program. The Selkirk office has served East-Man and Interlake for 20 years. the consultant will move to Winnipeg and the secretary’s contract will not be renewed. Direct service to Selkirk and surrounding regions will come from Winnipeg through department branches.
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Winnipeg
Selkirk
East-Man
Interlake
Banman
National Health Week Endorsed by Sherman
Manitoba Health Minister Bud Sherman urged emphasis on personal health and prevention during National Health Week April 2 8, linking rising long term care costs to lifestyle factors. He cited U S death rate declines from communicable disease and urged public adoption of healthier habits through walking cycling and better diets.
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Winnipeg
Bud Sherman
The
Health League of Canada
United States
Sherman
Tom Thumb Tournament Second Place Holders Fort Qu Appelle
Miniota Elkhorn and Oak River combined team took second in the Easter weekend Tom Thumb Tournament in Fort Qu Appelle after losing the final to St Lazare. The squad included Scot Knight Kevin Green Brad Clegg Ken Shackell Keith Rowan Sheldon Kennedy Troy Kennedy Ron Sanheim Troy Leslie Kim Freeman Jamie Walker Dean Sexsmith James Heapy Robbie Hume Brian Allen Blaine Cochrane and managers Don Leslie Mel Kennedy Jim Clegg.
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Miniota
Elkhorn
St. Lazare
Fort Qu’Appelle
Tom Thumb
Miniota- Scot
Sheldon Kennedy
Troy Kennedy
Ron Sanheim
Troy Leslie
Kim Freeman
Jamie Walker
Dean Sexsmith
Oak River
James Heapy
Robbie Hume
Brian Allen
Blaine Cochrane
Don Leslie
Mel Kennedy
Jim Clegg
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Ottawa
Reggie
G.B. Cheeven
Industry and Commerce
National Health Week
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