Canada faces energy policy critique over oil price surge
The piece argues that higher oil and gas prices will raise federal and provincial revenues but fail to ease energy shortages. It urges Canada to fund exploration and new energy research, favoring wind solar and heat pumps, while noting funds go to general revenues and oil companies. It criticizes government policy as primitive and misaligned with energy needs.
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Canada
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Federation
OPEC
U of M Transportation Studies Centre Granted Funding Increase
The University of Manitoba Centre for Transportation Studies received a 318000 dollar provincial grant for the current year to cover library, expansion and seminar programs, computer rentals and publications. Industry minister Len Evans said grants since 1971 were raised by 3000 dollars to curb program cuts and keep real-level support steady. The centre also gets Ministry of Transport grants for specific research projects.
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Winnipeg
University of Manitoba Centre For Transportation Studies
Len Evans
Chuckwagon and Rodeo Big Success at Miniota Raceway
Miniota Sports ground hosted a thriving event on Saturday June 25 with 32 chariots 16 chuckwagons and 14 Ben Hur entries drawing strong crowds. Local spectators witnessed lively races on the new track as competitors from multiple divisions showcased speed and skill.
Local Cowboy Honors At 8th Little M Rodeo Program
Sunday events at the 8th annual Little M Rodeo featured multiple saddle bronc and bareback riders including Steve Gulka Pipestone Manitoba and Buck Allard Montana. Contests covered calf roping, team roping, barrel racing, goat tying, and chariot and chuckwagon races. Major trophies came from local sponsors. events wrapped with best dressed awards and a final note of a successful day awaiting next year.
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Steve Gulka Pipestone
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Royal Bank
Rick White
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Neil MacLeod
Brandon
Dan Sawatsky
Oak Lake
Tom Windross
Stonewall
Twin Valley Co-op
Gene Caine Tyron
Saskatchewan
John Hodgins
Miniota
Buck Allard
Montana
U.S.A
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Curtis Hay
Kemnay
Sid Ameel
Oxbow
Angell
Steven Wells
Carnduff
Sask
Baden Gunnis
Grenfell
Buck Barren
Carberry
Harold Houston
Dauphin
Scott Argue
Regina
Keith Young
Tyron
Steve Hoff
Keith Robertson
Carberry Manitoba
Morton
Dave Keefer
Peter Pengert
Clear Lake
Ed Ronson
Bill Robb
Indian Head
Garth Guest
Cliff Chadney
Connie Sparrow
Min
Nedosa
Forsyth Store
Lee Reid Texaco
Brenda Hogland
Cindy Bareault
Lundar
Leila Gibson
Neepawa
Dot Shellenburg
Miniota Dairy Bar
Russell
Chris Birkholder
Kathy Magnusson
Bev MacLeod
Brownings Service
Barrett’s
Kemnay Manitoba
Dales Service
Laurence Dauphanais
Decker Transfer
Ken McGee
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Ben Hur
Larry Longedahl
Draper's
Mike Borden
Bill McMurray
Mardelle
Chris Weber
Co-op
Floyd Pierson
Walker
Angus Farms
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