Manitoba Throne Speech Criticized for Government Spending Growth
Roblin Constituency MLA condemns the Speech from the Throne for lacking rural safeguards and failing to curb centralized power. He cites 40 percent of GNP tied to government programs, calls for relief on tax laws, farm and fishing support, rail abandonment response, and more private sector incentives. He expects debate in the next session and invites public input.
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Manitoba
CPR
CNR
N.D.P
Schreyer
Roblin
Local Housepainte Wins Championship Dog Race
John Calvert of The Pas won first prize money of 2000 for the 26th Annual Trap pers Festival. His time for the 350 mile laps was 12 hours 26 minutes 22 seconds. Runner up was Alex Cook Mayor of Brochet and Swanson Highway was third. Eight of fifteen teams finished.
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John Calvert
Alex Cook
Brochet
Swanson Highway
Pas
Roger Carriere
Walter Koshel
John Flett
Billy Cook
Nancy Mcelvor
Shiela Leonard
Margaret Barbour
Scientists Say It's Getting Colder Front Page Winnipeg
Weather blips on the front page note a cold plunge as sub-zero days persist. The city endures chilly winds and frosty mornings amid ongoing wintry conditions.
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Winnipeg
Wheat and barley prices set for coming crop year
Parliament Hill reports set initial farm prices with wheat at 1.76 per bushel and barley at 1.20 while oats rise to 0.80. Prices point to a likely record wheat sale but depend on global yields. barley exports and Eastern feeder pricing raise concerns for farmers and Que bec feed markets amid rising costs.
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Lang
Fort William
Canada
United States
Europe
Russia
China
Wheat Board
Government of
Japan
Japanese Food Agency
The
Quebec
Grain decisions in yield forecast and advisement
The Department of Agriculture favors growing low crucic acid rapeseed if recommendations hold. Acreage may drop this year. Fertilizer shortages loom as Americans may use more. The market favors sellers for grain this year though long term is uncertain. Individual farmers determine best grain choice.
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Department of Agriculture
Electric blankets offer warm comfort for cold nights
Tips for selecting and caring for electric blankets. Seek high acrylic content, tight cord connection, and rapid thermostat response. Use cautions include avoiding dry cleaning, storage with moth proofs, folding heat zones, pins, and placing controls away from windows, radiators, or pillows.
March is Red Cross Month blood donation appeal
The Canadian Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service urges regular donations highlighting a unit of blood helping up to five people. It explains blood’s vital role in circulation and body functions and stresses outreach coast to coast to find efficient uses for donated blood. Blood is life.
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RED Cross
Canadian
Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service
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Grandview
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Snowmo
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Parliament Hill Report
Gordon Ritchie
Elizabeth's
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Roblin Review
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