Oddities and concerns in prairie communities today
A Bow Island Commentator piece praises a Calgary boy suing his father for support under an Alberta 1991 judgment. It also notes Yorkton library violence and security fears, editorials on haemorrhoids and lasers, Camrose school division clashes, Englefeld Annaheim K-12 shifts with industry donations, and Bow Island snowbird Medicare fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow Island
Calgary
Alberta
Yorkton
Herbert Herald
Lonnie Ens
Camrose
Prairies
Camrose Canadian
Alliance
Battle River
Englefeld
Annaheim
Humboldt Rural School
Humboldt Journal
Deductible waiver urged for flood victims in Manitoba
Dear Editor, I write to Premier Filmon urging the 20 percent deductible clause be waived for flood relief. The letter laments perceived government generosity while criticizing deductibles and notes funds from used postage stamps aid the Canadian Guide Dogs. Don Hamilton, Solsgirth, Manitoba.
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G. Filmon
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Red River Valley
Middle East
Mr. Filmon
Don Hamilton
Solsgirth
Manitoba Exports Growth Fueled by Rising Personal Income
Manitoba outpaced Canada in two of three years with a 4.4 per cent rise in personal disposable income in 1996. Higher incomes boosted consumer spending and drove strong export growth, as total exports climbed 9.3 per cent led by foreign shipments up 14.5 per cent. investment rose 15.5 per cent to propel export markets.
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Manitoba
Statistics Canada
Canada
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Dauphin-Swan River
Alan Semechuk