Lumber politics constrain Manitoba supply decisions in The Pas
In The Pas a dispute over lumber sales to Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corp reveals that Manitoba Forestry Resources ships dimension lumber to southern wholesalers rather than locally. Residents question why material from Grand Forks and Calgary reaches M H R C while local mills are bypassed. The piece notes falling ManFor Woodlands division membership, possible middleman distribution, and calls for policy review to boost local sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Forestry Resources Ltd
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Pas
M.H.R.C
Young’s Point
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Calgary
Winnipeg
ManFor
International Woodworkers of America
Lumber
Woodlands
1974 Budget Plans Highlight Home Ownership Plan
Finance Minister John Turner introduced two budgets in 1974 both featuring a registered home ownership savings plan. The plan allowed up to 1000 dollars per contributor to be deducted on income taxes, with registrations accepted by late February. Parliament focused on pay raises and other budget items, while the home ownership plan received little attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Turner
Pas
Parliament Hill
Turner
Community letter on loose dogs and a youth art call
A reader condemns loose large dogs in town and criticizes Dale Scott for ridiculing a ill neighbor. The letter also advertises All About Us Nous Autres inviting Canadians aged six to eighteen to submit art and writing for a 1975 exhibit and publication, with details for sending works to Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dale Scott
Mr. Scott
All About Us
Nous Autres
Canada
Ottawa
Betty Nickerson
Around The World Cruise Aboard The Vicevica
Harold Wells and wife Verna document their 70 day Mediterranean voyage aboard the M V Vicevica from New York dock to Rijeka origins. They note Savannah Newark and Baltimore ports, Canada geese at Erieau, Niagara Falls honeymoon, inflation in Manhattan, and ship comforts in Brooklyn before setting sail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna
M. V. Vicevica
New York
Mediterranean Sea
Rijeka
Yugoslavia
America
Savannah
Georgia
Newark
New Jersey
Baltimore
Maryland
Lac du Bonnet
Ontario
Erieau
Angus Rodger
Grace
Lake Erie
Jack Miners
Windsor Star
Union Cemetery
Pardoville
Avio Rodger
Harry Moore
Jim Rodger
Niagara Falls
Manhattan
Financial District
Howard Johnston
United States
Chase-Manhattan
Vicevica
Will Shearman
Brooklyn
Will
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MacMillan Bloedel
M.H.R.D
Manitoba
Headquarters
Portage Ave
Valley Auction Mart
Minitonas
the Valley Auction Mart
THE
Community Newspaper
P.O. Box
Cna
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Ccna
Cael
Norman Publishers Ltd
Third Street
the Pas, Manitoba
Dauphin Herald Company
Dauphin, Manitoba
Ursula Wehlfarth
Katherine Thomson
Around the
Harold Wells
Sunworthy
LaRose
Snowmobile & Marine
Polaris
Kawasaki
Johnson
Canadiana Snowblowers
Jack Johnson
Rak
Jack
Crown Life
Jack P. Johnson
Fischer Ave
Acceas
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