Cable Corner outlines Westman Media plans and investments
Westman Media Co op outlines a regional cable network across 20 Western Manitoba centres with trunks and drops feeding 180000 residents. Full service expected in 1979, with six towns by fall 1978. Investment options include $5 shares and Savings Certificates at credit unions, offering 10 percent annual interest and tax exemption up to $1000. Investors are cautioned by industry records showing profitability and low risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westman Media Cooperative Limited
Manitoba
Gilbert Plains
Boissevain
Dauphin
Brandon
Hydro
Winnipeg
North America
Westman Media
Westman Media Co-op
Lodge for Rural Patients Top Priority Project for Cancer Society
The Manitoba Division of the Canadian Cancer Society named a Lodge for cancer patients the top priority project. A kick off fundraiser includes a dance and radiothon at Emerson May 20 and 21, with proceeds funding the lodge near Winnipeg, supporting rural and outlying-area patients. Tickets cost 3.50. pledges start May 20 with Pony Express riders en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancer Society
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canadian Cancer Society
Red River Valley Trade and Agricultural Association
Emerson
Fort Duffering
Murray Bater
The
Bater
Cancer
Pony Express
Permission Granted for Malathion Spraying to Fight Caterpillars
The Manitoba Clean Environment Commission issued orders allowing selective Malathion spraying by certain municipalities to combat forest tent caterpillars. Spraying is restricted to areas with severe or light infestation based on egg band surveys, with warnings to residents about non target insects and bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba Clean Environment Commission
Manitoba
Canadian Forestry Service
Carman
Whitemouth
Wallace
Silver Creek
Stanely
Lac du Bonnet
Niverville
St. Claude
Grandview
Russell
Whitewater
Killarney
Hanover
de Salaberry
Waterfowl Compensation Payments Go Out Shortly
Manitoba landowners who suffered waterfowl damage in fall 1977 will receive compensation. 437 claims were approved at an average of 940 dollars each, up from 487 dollars in 1976. Funds come from provincial wildlife certificates and a 100000 dollar federal payment, with an extra 129000 dollars in federal funds secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Renewable Resources and Transportation Services
Ken MacMaster
MacMaster
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Ben Kroeker
Telephone
Cable Corner
General Insurance
Portage
Co-operative Hall Insurance
Russell Agencies
Miniota, Manitoba
Rom’ Imo
Highway 75
Dennis Robinson
McManus
Kenton
Hamiota
Ueyd and
Ruth Millard
Barber & Beauty Shop
Shoal Lake Trailer Court
Westman Realty
Westman Realt
Anne Perlmutter
Hamiota, Manitoba
Ye Ma
Twin Valley Co-op
Lel Alas
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