Swine Investment Meeting Sets Pace for Local Hog Industry
LUANNE BERJIAN notes a February meeting on hog operations driven by Brandon’s new hog packing plant. A 600 sow farrow to finishing facility would cost over 2 million in construction and 1 million yearly in goods and services, employing five locally. Benefits include direct and indirect jobs, tax revenue, business opportunities, and community advancement while farm practice guidelines address manure and other practices.
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Luanne Berjian
Brandon
Russell
Keith Watson
Extension of housing programs announced by Minister Gagliano
CMHC Minister Alfonso Gagliano announced a five year extension of three federal housing programs. The plan aims to aid up to 40 000 households and create about 1 800 jobs annually with a 250 million dollar five year commitment. Programs include RRAP ERP and HRS aiding low income homeowners landlords seniors and disabled residents across Canada including Aboriginal households.
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Alfonso Gagliano
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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Canada
RRAP
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