Harvesting Hope eyes world threshing record in Austin event
The Harvesting Hope project aims to break the Guinness mark for most threshing machines operating simultaneously at the 62nd Manitoba Thresherman's Reunion in Austin. At least 125 machines will run for 20 minutes with 600 volunteers, using 75 acres of wheat and machinery from 1890 to 1950. Proceeds benefit the Foodgrains Bank.
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Manitoba municipalities urged to curb spending to fund infrastructure
CFIB report shows inflation adjusted operating costs in Manitoba's 26 largest communities rose 20 percent from 2008 to 2013, costing residents about 606 million. Wages and benefits exceed private sector levels by 14 percent, with labour costs 57 percent of total. CFIB urges pension reform and labour-law changes to free funds for infrastructure. Elliot Sims of CFIB comments.
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