Tax hike seen as attack on small tobacco shops
Carriere and Lavallee describe their Manitoba tobacco leaf business facing a potential tax rise that could raise package prices by about 12 dollars and threaten small shops. They argue high taxes curb employment and may force them to absorb costs, while seeking support from other leaf retailers. They anticipate talks in Winnipeg and compare to Quebec tax cuts.
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Local decisions urged as park designations proposed
Smith argues decisions should be made locally as 124 Manitoba parks would receive designation categories wilderness natural recreation or heritage by cabinet order after hearings. Each category could be amended to permit land uses such as logging or mining and Duck Mountain Provincial Park seeks designation.
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Duck Mountain Provincial Park
Park decision split between locals and outsiders
A speaker urges keeping park decisions local, arguing residents of Roblin and Swan River who rely on the industry should decide. The speaker recalls Winnipeg residents or others without firsthand park knowledge should not influence the outcome.
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Manitoba couple open first Soap Ex refill outlet
Diane and Bill Angus, new owners of the Sears Cards Plus store, launch Manitoba's first Soap Ex refill outlet. The enviro wise center offers a full range of commercial grade cleaners focusing on reduce reuse refill and recycle. Products include laundry powder shampoo toilet bowl cleaner and liquid hand soap.
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Flexible conditioning roll with tool-free crank adjustment
The conditioning roll pressure can be set with a single hand crank, no tools required. Swath and windrow can be switched rapidly back and forth in seconds without tools.
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