OAS Pension Rates Rise 0.9 Percent for July to September 2000
The Department of Human Resources Development Canada announces higher Old Age Security benefits for July through September 2000. The basic OAS pension increases to 424.12 dollars per month, with a 0.9 percent rise in the maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement and related allowances. Benefits are indexed to the Consumer Price Index, with quarterly adjustments since 1973. Since 1971, seniors have seen growing relative incomes, and the share with low income dropped from 34 percent in 1980 to 19 percent in 1997.
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New staff joins Rossburn Collegiate for 2000 2001
Gordon Charlesworth leaves at year end and Joe Poitras remains ill. Ed Shemelink becomes principal and returns to teaching his prior courses with Angela Kalinowich. Rhonda Tomlinson covers Joe Poitr as term appointee. Existing staff include Kathleen Burt Val Ross Steve Sullivan and Dennis Kaskiw. Advisory Council member Ralph Magnus welcomes the additions.
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Gordon Charlesworth
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Rossburn Collegiate
Ed Shemelink
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Angela Kalinowich
Rhonda Tomlinson
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Kathleen Burt
Val Ross
Steve Sullivan
Dennis Kaskiw
Ralph Magnus
Rossburn Collegiate Advisory Council
Domestic abuse awareness and support resources in Manitoba
A public information piece explains that domestic violence affects all demographics and follows a cycle of tension explosion and remorse. It urges seeking help, provides a 24 hour toll free crisis line 1 877 977 0007, and lists local Manitoba contacts in Russell and Roblin for shelters and services.
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