Our Industry of Agriculture and Pension Debate
A personal recollection links farming, democracy, and travel to Ottawa. It cites Simon Reisman’s 1974 pension raise and the cost to taxpayers, warns of rising government pensions, and argues for equitable taxpaying citizens. It also notes South Dakota State University solar grain drying research showing high efficiency and low energy costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince
Ottawa
Parliament
Simon Reisman
If Finance
Reisman
Canada
South Dakota
Uni
Bill Peterson
Community aims to broaden recreation for mentally retarded adults
Brian Law of CAMR outlines a pilot program teaching adults cross country skiing and integrating them into community activities. Seminars in Manitoba will address public misconceptions and determine individual needs to connect mentally retarded people with local resources and opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
CAMR
Sherwood Forest
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Danccers
Brian Law
Canadian Association For the
Whiteshell
Camp Stephenson Lake of the Woods
St. Boniface
St. Vital
St. Malo
Swan River
Low
Weiller and Williams Auction Mart Livestock Sale Report
On Thursday January 6 a total of 301 head moved through the Roblin Manitoba sale yard including 202 cattle 17 sows 6 boars 34 weanling pigs and 42 feeder pigs. Prices ranged 18.00 to 28.00 for bull and cow categories with various feeder steer and heifer figures noted alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiller and Williams Auction Mart
Roblin
Manitoba
Cowson
Forest Fire Report for 1976 Season Ottawa
The Canadian Forestry Service released its final 1976 forest fire season report. From April to October, 9,967 fires burned 3,970,000 acres, compared with 11,221 fires and 2,505,000 acres in 1975 and an average 8,324 fires over 2,416,000 acres in the past decade. October saw 330 fires burn over 128,000 acres versus 460 fires over 12,000 acres in October 1975, with a ten year October average of 226 fires and 5,000 acres. The Forest Fire Research Institute in Ottawa compiled the monthly and annual statistics for Fisheries and the Environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Canadian Forestry Service
Forest Fire Research Institute
Department of Fisheries and the Environment
Reggie's Ramblings on Dance Floors and Seasonal Warmth
The piece notes that every dag has its day and many pot-bellied fellows shine on the dance floor. It observes fuel costs doubling from a year ago making the Holiday Season warmth more welcome in the house.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Story
Parkland Feeds Ltd
Dauphin
T.V
Pork
Robin Hood
Kelloggs
York
Tang
Nestles Chocolate
Texas
Chef Boy Ar Dee
Litter
Dr. Badlards
Lady Scott
Sauerkraut
Libbys
MacIntosh
KSY
Reggie
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