Waste issue splits Rossburn community over hazardous plant
Readers recount years of MHWMC activity in Rossburn Manitoba including steering meetings and a 1989 advisory committee, while residents raise concerns about false promises, tax grants, and potential health risks ahead of a January 17 referendum on siting a hazardous waste facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Hazardous Waste Corp
MHWMC
R.M
Rossburn
Theublic
E. Yee
Richards
Advisory Committee
AAC
RAC
F.A.C.T
Hamiota
Family Allowances Rise for 3.7 Million Families
The Government increases monthly child benefits effective January 1990. About 3.7 million families will receive higher payments for 6.6 million children, with the monthly rate set at 33.33 dollars for children under 18, up from 32.74. A separate child tax credit provides up to 565 dollars per child based on family income, plus a 200 dollar credit for each child six and under with no claimed child care expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrin Beatty
National Health and Welfare
Canada
Community urged to vote no on toxic waste site in Rossburn
A letter from Rossburn residents urges a January 17, 1990 vote to reject a proposed toxic waste disposal facility. They cite agriculture, clean environment, national park, recreation, and local distrust of developers and officials, urging turnout and a clear NO stance to protect the community now and in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHWMC
Clowes Rossburn
Winnipeg
Shoal Lake
Rossburn
R.M
Manitoba
M.H.W.M.C. (Corp
Allan Richards
M.H.W.M.C
P.C.B
Winnipeg Free Press
Richards
F.A.C.T.S
Pelly Trail
Parkland Regional Development Inc
R.A.C
Corporation
C.A.C
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THE
Rossburn Review
Mhwmc (Corp
Rose Clarke Rossburn
Concerned Citizens Committee
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