Border towns to lobby against a possible sales tax increase
Saskatchewan residents oppose Manitoba sales tax rise. Mayors Lorne Boguski Roblin Glen McKinnon Virden and Doug MacIsaac Russell key figures warn a hike beyond 1 2 percent will raise living costs hurt tourism and put small businesses under pressure. The border towns plan a April 15 1982 meeting with Finance Minister to voice objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Manitba
Manitoba
Lorne Boguski
Roblin
Glen McKinnon
Virden
Doug MacIsaac
Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Manitoba - Saskatchewan
Bruce Unfried
Pas
Ken Carols
Melita
Fred Sigurdson
Swan River
Saskatchewan Aries
Manitoba Credit Unions Receive 29.5 Million Loan Package
Premier Howard Pawley announced 29.5 million in five year, interest free loans to Manitoba credit unions. Twenty five million goes to the Credit Union Stabilization Fund and 4.5 million to Le Fonds De Securite. The plan aims to boost economic activity while the province supervises the two systems and restructures roles. Local officials caution tax shifts and cross border competition may affect communities like Swan River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Pawley
Credit Union Central of Manitoba
International Inn
Credit Union
Credit Union Stabilization Fund
le Fonds de Securite
Caisses Populaires
Pawley
Caisse Populaire
Manitoba
Major step in Crow process consultation seminars completed
On March 31 1982 Judy Russia reports two intensive days of technical seminars in the Crow process joining Dr Gilson and federal officials. Seminars covered five major working paper topics for Western Canada agriculture transportation processing and efficiency measures. Public viewing locations across Western Canada and Ottawa announced for April 7 8 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gilson
Canada
Western
Ottawa
Transport Canada
Public Affairs
Uith
Flr
Garry Street
Rd. Aveniue North
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Calgary
Vancouver
Wild Life Week Report Manitoba Bird Incidents
During Wild Life Week April 5 to 11 a car struck an owl found by Dr. W J Wolfe who preserved it in a freezer for mounting. A seven month old Bald Headed Eagle died en route after a collision with a power line near St Lazare Manitoba. Dr Wolfe had the birds mounted by a private taxidermist and under law they must be displayed in a public building. The birds have been in the library since 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Wolfe
St. Lazare
Manitoba
R.C.M.P
Wole
Wolfe
Beef Stabilization plan backed by Manitoba government
Manitoba announces a voluntary beef stabilization program with up to 17.5 million in year one funding and low interest loans to develop a contributory plan. A beef producer committee will set support levels and enrollment rules, with two payment tiers and a four percent premium on enrolled cattle. Participation is voluntary for six years with provisions to maintain fund solvency and insure against price drops. A two percent gross value grant and further advances will support the fund, plus cow calf cash advances to cover feeding costs. Aims include increasing slaughter cattle production and stabilizing income for Manitoba producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Bill Uruski
Uruski
Beef Marketing Commission
Mir. Uruski
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Russia
Royal Bank
Qin
Wild Life
Judy Russia
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Westman Media Coop
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