Montcalm gains hazardous waste facility after local backing
The Manitoba government selected a site in the RM of Montcalm for a regional hazardous waste treatment and storage facility, prompted by local lobbying and support. The project promises 35 jobs, construction soon, and broader regional disposal plans, while stressing environmental safeguards for future generations.
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Manitoba Hazardous Waste Management Commission
Roblin
Rossburn
RM of Montcalm
Brady Street
RM of
Montcalm
Manitoba
Snow Lake
Emerson
Shell River
Lloyd McGinnis
Roblin residents argue over Farm Daze scheduling
A letter to the editor from a Roblin reader urges the Chamber of Commerce and the Drop-In Centre to move their February suppers next year to avoid clashing with Farm Daze. The writer praises the Ag Society show and calls for cooperation among local groups.
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Dauphin
Brandon
Chamber of Commerce
Age Society
Roblin
Oil and gas prices slammed in Roblin area report
The writer accuses oil companies of gouging residents, noting four and a half cents per litre extra and GST adds up to $11 off 205 litres. They mention a bi monthly fuel truck saving $50 and compare prices to higher taxes up north. The agriculture region faces $2.00 a bushel wheat and low wages, urging lower prices to match expected levels.
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Roblin
Quilting Couple Donates 606 Crib to King Size Quilts in 11 Years
Mabel Cordell and Leonard Durand of Owen, both widowed, began quilting in 1980 after meeting at a home. In 11 years they produced 606 quilts in crib regular and king sizes, each taking 25 to 30 hours, with most donated rather than sold.
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Bernard Berenson
Red Cross
Heart Fund
Cancer Society
Mabel Cordell
Leonard Durand
Leonard
Owen
Mabel
Prairie quilter couple keeps time with family quilts
Mabel and Leonard knit quilts for kin and friends earning about 60 dollars a quilt to cover costs. They price units at 120 dollars and gift sets at 130 dollars. They sell at fairs, win prizes, and dedicate days to quilting while spending Sundays at church.
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Mabel
Leonard
Christ
Theophrastus
Budget Cuts Slash Jobs and Defense Spending in Canada
The budget reduces the Armed Forces by over 2 billion over five years and cuts 700 federal jobs. Forty six agencies must wind down operations and MPs lose first class air travel. Manchester Manitoba finance minister Manness praised the stance while opponents argued for stronger job programs. Roger Matas reports from CJOB Winnipeg.
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Mazankowski
Ottawa
Canada
Manitoba
Clayton Manness
Manness’s
Budget hopes fade as Mazankowski pledges tax relief
The federal budget aims to stimulate the economy with measures including a one billion dollar injection, retirement pension plan withdrawals for housing with repayment rules, and over two billion in income tax rebates. It also lowers cabinet salaries and seeks deficit reduction to 22.5 billion by 1994 while avoiding major tax hikes. The plan relies on private sector initiative and targeted incentives for manufacturing, small business, students, and the disabled.
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Don Mazankowski
Mulroney
Mazankowski
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