Burns report on Autopac sparks Manitoba insurance debate
A Manitoba government panel headed by Michael Burns urges Autopac become a mutual or allow private insurers to compete. It cites high premiums, bureaucratic control, and calls for higher benefit caps while noting public support for Autopac. The report could drive a major political fight ahead of the next election.
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Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Autopac
Mutual
Michael Burns
IBM
Vancouver
Fortune
Business Week
Manitoba
Burns Committee
Harry Enns
Enns
Little Tories
Winnipeg
Petrocan
Ottawa
NDP
Credit for Christmas from Pat Mandryk Extension
Christmas shopping raises budget concerns as ads promise no payments until January. Interest may accrue from purchase date. read contracts, compare rates, and plan spending. Pay large down payment, keep terms short, and avoid pressure to use credit.
Livestock Feed Analysis Lab Offers Advisory Services
Livestock feedlot operators now speak in rates of gain per day and feed efficiency as city and country operators discuss analyses. The provincial lab provides dry matter crude protein energy and mineral data for $4 to $7, aiding better feeding decisions and preventing unnecessary costs.
Assiniboine 4 H Club Plans Skating Party
The Assiniboine 4 H Club discussed its Christmas party and chose skating and tobogganing. They plan a skating party at the MacNutt skating rink in December.
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Assiniboine
Tobboganing
MacNutt Skating Rink
Roblin District Club Minutes Report Camp Fund Raffles
The Roblin District Club met on the sixteenth Sunday. Members plan a 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. lunch after skating and voted to give 1.00 per member to the Manitoba 4-H Council. A conservation meeting is set for November 28 at Castleavery School at 8:00. Mrs. Klassen reported on the district council. Fundraising whist and raffles were agreed to occur after Christmas. Next meeting is December 19 with Margaret Kurtenbach listed.
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Manitoba
Castleavery School
Klassen
Roblin
Margaret Kurtenbach
Merridale Club December Meeting Highlights
Twelve people attended the Merridale Community Club meeting on Tuesday December 4. Discussions covered finishing the school project, draping windows, and floor repairs. New tables and chairs were praised as an asset to club activities. Plans for the Christmas concert were finalized and stag construction was discussed and completed. A lunch was served by Mary Mystichuk and Vina Cockerill.
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Merridale Community Club
Mary Mystichuk
Vina Cockerill
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Daly de Gagne
Canada
Iibarro
J. Hovorka & Sons Ltd
Sprague
RCA
Royal Bank OF Canada
Roblin, Manitoba
Roblin, Ph. Coyatd
Wize
Pat Mandryk
Harold Boughton
Agricultural Representat
Merridale Club
Gulf
Bill
Farm Services Ltd
Higway
Man
ELI Cox & Sons Ltd
Parkway Co-Op Ltd
T.V
S & Microwave
Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park
Brooks Equipment Ltd
McConnell Advertising Co. Ltd
Skivoo
Cross-Town Motors
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