OAS and GIS payouts rise with cost of living in Ottawa
Federal Old Age Security pensions Guaranteed Income Supplement and Spouse's Allowance will increase in October to match inflation. OAS rises to 282.94 monthly for Oct to Dec GIS single up to 336.26, married 219.00 per spouse. Spouse's Allowance for eligible 60 to 64 year olds increases to 501.94 and extended to 554.16. New rule allows 60 to 64 year old widows and widowers to receive the Spouse's Allowance if they meet residence requirements.
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Ottawa
Health and Welfare
Jake Epp
OAS
Canada
Office of Health and Welfare Canada
Statistics Canada
Awareness Day Set for Waywayseecappo Band Event
The Waywayseecappo Indian Band announces an Awareness Workshop at Waywayseecappo School Gym on October 9 and 10. The program includes opening remarks, Elders pipe ceremony, Chief and Council comments, Child and Family Services presentations, education talks, and Pow Wow singing and dancing followed by guest speakers on Indian culture and substance awareness.
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Waywayseecappo Indian Band
Waywayseecappo
Waywayseecappo Band
West Region
Child & Family Services
West Child and Family Services
Waywayseecappa Child and Family Services Committee
Child and Family Services
Waywayseecappo Education Authority
Manitoba approves 27000 for five custom soil sampling services
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski announced a $27,000 grant under the Agri-Food agreement to establish five custom soil sampling services. The five-year pilot, fee-for-service, will be offered through five producer organizations to help farmers sample individual fields and tailor fertilizer programs for optimum yields.
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Manitoba
Bill Uruski
Uruski
Manitoba Soil Test Laboratory
Pembina Soil and Crop Management Association
South Interlake Land Management Association
Agassiz Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Roblin Weed Control Board
Marco Grassland Society
Volleyball Open in Pelly Trail Division Notes
In the Pelly Trail School Division season opener Russell traveled to Rossburn for both boys and girls action. Clarence Shwaluk of Rossburn serves during a rally as both Russell teams struggle and lose their matches. Details on page 12.
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Pelly Trail
Russell
Rossburn
Clarence Shwaluk
Feed program expansion covers all Manitoba municipalities in 1986
Manitoba Agriculture announced expansion of the Feed Security Program to all municipalities in 1986. Agreement in principle with the federal government will share development costs up to 500000 dollars. The plan offers producer insurance for fodder when yields drop below 70 percent of the long-term municipal average, with 50 percent premium from farmers and 50 percent from the federal government.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Agriculture
Bill Uruski
Uruski
Manitoba Livestock Feed Security Program
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
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