Manitoba Budget Sees Balanced Surplus Amid Tax Disconnect
Manitoba's provincial budget projects an estimated $619,732 surplus with a $377.8 million expenditure and $378.4 million revenue. Critics on the opposition benches pledge stern rebuke to Treasurer Gurney Evans while Bill 15 on flooding Southern Indian and Granville Lakes draws intense debate and controversy over relocations and compensation.
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Manitoba
Gurney Evans
Duff Roblin
Gurney
Evans
Molgat
Angrilly
Ottawa
Cherniak
Paulley
Granville Lakes
Enns
Manitoba Hydro
G. C. Monture
Premier Weir bill ushers in provincial riding redistribution
Premier Walter Weir introduced his redistribution bill for second reading in the Manitoba House. The measure drew broad support from speakers including Molgat Cherniak Froese Shoemaker Campbell Lissaman Bjornson Hillhouse McKenzie Steen and Graham with a unanimous yea vote. Campbell called the commission’s work a landmark in Manitoba history and the debate noted some absences from seats affected by the changes.
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Walter Weir
Commission
Messrs Molgat
Cherniak
Froese
Shoemaker
Campbell
Lissaman
Bjornson
Hillhouse
McKenzie
Steen
Graham
Blue Chamber
Molgat
Winter Problems Of Deer In Manitoba Report
The Manitoba Department of Mines and Natural Resources notes deep snow in southwestern Manitoba caused deer deaths, with motor vehicles and trains as major killers. Dogs at large worsened losses. owners are urged to control pets. Deer have reached feeding areas as snow declines, fawn crops may be lower, but a southwestern deer season is expected. In Turtle Mountains, deer numbers exceeded ideal levels, while other regions wintered well.
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Manitoba Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Manitoba
Turtle Mountains
Parliament Hill Report on looming bills and grain policy
The speaker notes Parliament will be busy after Easter with 11 bills already in the queue and 17 more planned, plus foreign policy debates. He discusses the Western Canadian grain situation, Vancouver port handling, damp and high grade wheat sales, and barley pricing versus France and Japan, urging stronger Wheat Board pricing and national competitiveness.
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NATO
Western
Canada
Committee On Finance, Trade & Commerce
Pepin
Pepin, On Wheat and Barley. From My Questioning of Mr. Pepin
Vancouver
China
Wheat Board
West
Japan
American Gulf
Alberta
France
Australia
Canada debates 60 million Telecommunications Bill
The discussion covers a satellite TV plan to deliver Vi programs nationwide, including the far north, with an estimated cost of 60 million dollars. The bill, praised by all parties, moves to committee for further reporting on its citizen impact while concerns grow over post office closures and rising rates harming distant communities.
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Canada
Comic dialogue hints at danger and escape
The exchange features a boastful line about a deluxe car and a chilling threat. A repairman father probes why things fail, prompting a tense ultimatum to leave. The dialogue blends humor, danger, and suspense with quick, punchy lines.
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Gordon Ritchie
M.P
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Roblin Marine and Sports Centre
Marshall Wells
Roblin
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U.S.A
P.O
Roblin, Man
Central Hotel
Russell
Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre General Post Office
Graham Avenue
Winnipeg
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