Manitoba Winter Works Program Expanded and Details
The Manitoba Government expands both federal and provincial winter works supports. The plan increases coverage to 75 percent of labor costs for those on first category assistance and up to 1600 percent for those on public assistance for 30 days. Projects include public buildings and schools with a 50 percent provincial wage share for eligible unemployed workers. The program runs October 15 to April 30, with prior year activity showing 311 projects valued at $7.4 million. A broader municipal plan is also in place for capital undertakings up to $50,000 per building, excluding schools, hospitals, and private industrial facilities. The article also details economy tips and a push to form a town volleyball league among high school students.
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Labour Minster
John B Carrol
Ciuse
Additon
Carroll
Proram
Buddy
Emergency well drilling program announced for agriculture
Agriculture Minister Geo Hutton announced an emergency community well drilling program with cost sharing among federal provincial and municipal governments. Each of the feds and province will cover 35 percent, the municipality 30 percent, for deep wells to alleviate water shortages for cattle in affected municipalities.
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Hon
Geo. Hutton
Ottawa
Hutton
Tips on Touring Women S Treval Safe Driving
Practical driving advice promoting safe, economical travel with emphasis on steady speeds to conserve gasoline. Warns that speeding raises fuel use due to wind resistance and friction, and that rapid acceleration and braking waste fuel. Recommends maintaining a steady 35 to 40 mph for best mileage and safer handling.
Letter to the Editor Calls for Men’s Recreational Outlet
A Roblin reader laments lack of male social activity between golf and curling seasons and urges initiation of a new recreational outlet for men to relieve tension and enjoy community life without unnecessary delay.
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Roblin
Manitoba employers boost payroll savings for 1961 bonds
Canada Savings Bonds campaign expands as 203 plants offer payroll deduction to 62,415 employees in Manitoba. Dated Nov 1, the ten year bonds yield 4.6 percent to maturity and are redeemable at any bank. W S Dunlop says bonds are a trusted savings method and sound government investment.
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Manitoba
Trust and Loan Companies
W. S. Dunlop
Prairie
Canada Savings Bonds
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Yorkshire & Lacombe
Boars and Sons
Suffolk
North Country
Adgins
Jauphin Livestock Arena
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Telephone System
P.F.R.A
Canada
Roblin Golf and Country Club
Goose Lake
Earth
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