Steps urged to promote beverage bottle return
Consumer Affairs Minister Ian Turnbull urged Manitoba merchants to separate refundable bottle deposits from net drink prices. He said clarity on deposits will push customers toward bottles and refunds, aiding ecology and energy savings. He noted 30 cent deposits on six packs and urged full refunds in cash or equivalent value goods.
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Turnbull
Consumer Affairs
Ian Turnbull
Manitoba
Consumers’ Bureau
Manitoba plans training program for native constables
Winnipeg reports a joint Manitoba and federal initiative to train up to 10 Indian and Metis constables for reserves and nearby non status communities. The Option 3-B plan allows recruitment of native candidates who do not meet full RCMP entry standards and aims to provide policing with language and cultural familiarity, funded by 60 percent federal share for status and 52 percent for non status constables, with provincial costs remaining.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Howard Pawley
RCMP
All-risk Insurance Forms Available in Manitoba
Manitoba farmers with all risk crop insurance contracts are being mailed forms for additional hail protection. Local crop insurance offices already have applications available. Last year 4,427 insured purchased 42.5 million dollars of hail coverage on 1,256,000 acres with 902 thousand dollars in premiums and 1.2 million dollars paid in claims to 745 insured farmers.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
Sam Uskiw
Askiw
Flea beetles threaten western rapes fields in Canada
Agriculture Canada reports rising flea beetle numbers as rapeseed acreage grows. Early damage occurs within 11 days of emergence, stunting stands. blends of chemical and cultural controls are needed. Strategies include reducing wild mustard, leaving field margins unswathed, and testing traps with mustard oil attractant.
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Agriculture Canada
Forest Tent Caterpillars Threaten Tree Leaves
Agricultural Representative Bob Gwyer warns that forest tent caterpillars are defoliating trees. Inspect trees before damage appears. Malathion common for control, with guidelines for small and large scale spraying. If unavailable, methoxychlor, carbaryl, or diazinon are alternatives. Flea beetles in rapeseed and mustard require regular checks and potential Guthion or Faradan applications.
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Bob Gwyer
Dust Suppression Booms On Manitoba Gravel Roads
Manitoba reports a sharp rise in the dust suppression program on provincial gravel roads. Using calcium chloride and used motor oil, the department increased from 1975 figures to 186 tons of calcium chloride and 72 000 gallons of oil by May 7 this year. Twelve units remain on the road, with continued dust control near farmsteads within 500 feet ahead of farm buildings.
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Winnipeg
Highways Department
Manitoba
Peter Burtniak
Burtniak
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