Manitoba Economy News and Inflation Politics for 1977
The report notes the cost of living rise is the lowest in years while Manitoba considers exiting the federal anti inflation program. Arbitration awards Kelsey School Division teachers 14 percent with AIB approval doubtful, and ends the Northern Allowance. Manitoba faces tax increases and regional bargaining debates amid worries of rising costs and government intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schreyer
Manitoba
Kelsey
AIB
Winnipeg
Pas
MacDonald
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
B.C
M.G.E.A
Handi-Van Service praised for community impact
Community column notes strong support for Handi-Van Service run by the Friendship Center and Golden Age Group with LIP grant assistance. Ted Chartrand credited for organizing efforts as federal funding draws criticism for program shifts. Premier Schreyer and M I B leader Whitehead address treaty Indian aid concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handi-Van
Ted Chartrand
Friendship Center
Golden Age Group
Handij-Van
St. Paul’s
Tom Barrow
Flin
Labour Movement Outlines Nine Point Plan For Housing And Jobs
The Manitoba Federation of Labour presented to the Cabinet outlining a nine point program including housing supply rent controls curb land speculation oil and gas price regulation a negative income tax or credits full employment policies anti professional fee rises increased old age pensions and a pledge that corporate tax concessions fund investment to create jobs. MFL delegate Keith Elvers attended and may report further on the briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Elvers
MFL
Labour backs PAT program to aid northern residents
The Manitoba Federation of Labour leaders and northern delegates urged continued support for the Patient Air Transportation program. They met Ministers and Premier Schreyer to press for preserving the original intent, defining rules with northern doctors, and discouraging abuses while asking citizens to write in with concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour
Manitoba Federation of Labour
MFL
Nels Thibault
Ron McBryde
Harvey Bostrom
Ken Dillon
Schreyer
December at Life’s Intersections with a Christmas Check List
A reflective column on the busy December rush and the need to prioritize worship, family, charity, reading, and prayer. It urges easing guilt over missed parties and tasks, focusing on the essential spiritual goal of reaching Bethlehem and responding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Community updates and public concerns in The Pas notes
Local observer comments on Christmas decorations funded by the Chamber and town, CBC coverage and media reactions. Reflections on Tom Rigby’s political legacy, Firemen’s Ball memories, and transit delays with TransAir and Grey Goose lines prompting calls for better public communication.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Gordon
TransAir
Winnipeg
Thompson
Swan River
Swan
Grey Goose Bus Lines
Grey Gooseman
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Canada
Great Britain
G.N.P
Britain
Flon
All Chiefs
M.I.B
Lawrence Whitehead
Canadian Labour Congress
By Keith Elvers
Rev
Terry Shillington
Ford’s Sport Shop
Gordon Ave
Dutch Drive
Doug McBride
John McQuaker
Cbc-Tv News
CBC
CBC News
McQuaker
John
Free Press
John Harvard
Harvard
Peter Gzowski
90 Minutes
Cbc-Tv
Cookie
Tom Rigby
Tom
Cec Sii
Cec
NDP
Jean Allard
Liberals
Legion Ladies Auxiliary
EMC
James Hamauer
Glee Club
Tom Snyder
Dec Smith
Thompson Rotary
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