Farmers Question Market Fairness and Speculator Impact
A Manitoba writer critiques futures markets and the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange. He cites the Canadian Wheat Board, the Provincial Marketing Branch, and university seminars arguing that free price discovery is easily manipulated by speculators. He warns that paper flax trades can profit speculators while real farmers bear losses.
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Winnipeg Commodity Exchange
Open Future
Canadian Wheat Board
Rudy Wiens
Bill Craddock
University of Manitoba
Commodity Exchange
Free park admission for seniors at Manitoba Provincial Parks
C I S NOTES announces that persons 65 and over are eligible for free admittance to all Manitoba Provincial Parks. Applicants must present a driver license and motor vehicle registration and be a driver of their own car. Decals will be issued at several points with Asessippi Provincial Park near Shellmouth reservoir as closest. Opening date is Friday May 11. Further enquiries may be made at the office.
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Manitoba
Asessippi
Shellmouth Reservoir
Manitoba Legislature Debates in Limited Session Opened
The report notes that since February 22 the Province has passed only two government bills one being an interim supply bill for three months. The speaker criticizes limited opposition access to debate and accuses the government of bulldozing legislation and using the legislature as an election platform.
Walk-A-Thon Rescheduled From April to May in Rossburn
The Rossburn Venturer's Walkathon, canceled April 28 for poor weather, is set for Saturday May 12 from Russell to Rossburn. Participants can obtain sponsor cards from Kerry Lawless to join.
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Russell
Kerry Lawless
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