Municipal rate unchanged from 1981 to 1982
The council reported the general municipal levy remains at 22 mils for 1982. Annual operating and capital expenditure estimates were presented for General Government Protective Transportation Economic Development Recreation and Cultural Fiscal General Reserve and Tax Asset allowances. The meeting included discussions on machinery rates, environmental concerns, and hospital board reappointment. The next meeting was set for May 11, 1962.
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General Government Service
Protective Services
Transportation Services
Development Service
Recreation & Cultural Service
Fiscal Service
General Reserve Approp
School Foundation
Manitoba Sets July 1 Minimum Wage Increase
Manitoba will raise general minimum wage by 45 cents an hour on July 1. For workers under 18 the rate rises to 8.85 per hour and for those serving alcohol the lower wage is eliminated, bringing their rate to 4.00 per hour. The move aims to ease inflation pressures, with Manitoba tying the increase to CPI trends and noting Saskatchewan and Quebec currently have higher rates.
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Manitoba
Labor and
Vic Schroeder
Schroeder
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
B.C
C.P.I
Canada celebrates constitutional autonomy as Queen signs proclamation
On April 17 1962 Queen Elizabeth signed a proclamation granting Canada sole authority over its constitution marking a historic step almost 115 years after Confederation. She appeared at a historic church and attended a National Arts Centre gala with Prince Philip while elsewhere in Hull Quebec a cabinet minister led 400 demonstrators in a protest foreshadowing broader unrest.
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Canada
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Philip
National Arts Centre
Police Report From Russell Seizures and Collision Noted
On April 14, 1982, one adult and one juvenile were arrested in Russell with a substantial amount of marijuana and charged with possession with intent to traffic. On April 17, a motor vehicle hit a train 2 miles west and north of Binscorth. charges against the driver are pending. Police seek public help identifying an orange cultivator believed stolen April 9, 1962 in Parkland District. equipment age 10 to 15 years. Farmers urged to inspect their gear and report losses.
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Russell
Binscorth
Russell Rcmp
Parkland
Manitoba grants for super energy homes outlined
Manitoba announces a program distributing 160000 to assist in building super energy efficient houses. About 100 Manitoba homeowners will each receive a 1600 tax free grant to support construction. The plan aims to promote energy efficiency across the province.
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Manitoba
Province
Border towns press alternatives to sales tax rise
Judy Russia reports that border towns in Western Manitoba met with Finance Minister Vic Schroeder on April 16 1982 to protest a sales tax increase and propose doptions. Art Kinney said the minister agreed with some points but saw no alternative funding, noting plans would not raise much money. Attendees included Mayor Jim Langford Chamber president Doug MacIsaac and council members.
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Judy Russia
Manitoba
Finance
Vic . Schroeder
Art Kinney
Therr
Jim Langford
The
Chamber of Commerce
Doug MacIsaac
Ken Pratt
Roy Graham
Russell Chamber warns Manitoba on sales tax hike
The Russell Chamber of Commerce urges Minister of Finance Victor Schroeder to oppose an increase in Manitoba’s provincial sales tax. They warn higher taxes would raise living costs, slow growth in a have not province, deter investment, hurt tourism, and worsen western border competition with Saskatchewan.
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Victor Schroeder
Province ‘of
Manitoba ‘Legislative Building
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Mr. Schroeder
Saskatchewan
Russell Chambers
Pelly Trail School Board Minutes Open Door for Policy Review
Regular meeting of the Pelly Trail School Board on April 12 1982 covered actions including selling surplus windows, outdoor education trip approvals, student leave and suspension requests, a geology class tour of Rocanville Potash Mine, and a policy review to change kindergarten entrance age. Other items included a $100 donation to the Western Manitoba Science Fair, roof work plans, Halloween custodian duties, and attendance at a regional M A S R U meeting. An in camera session led to a debt collection resolution against Waywayseeko Band for tuition since 1961.
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Pelly Trail School Board
Cirtte
Inglis
Assessippi
Pratt
Rocanville
Manitoba
Transportation & Maintenance Committee
Department of Education
Wais
M.A.S.R.U
Neepawa
Daylight Saving Time Begins in Manitoba This Year
Under the Official Time Act Manitoba adopts uniform daylight saving time for six months from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October. The change occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday April 25 when clocks advance to 3 a.m.
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Manitoba
Inglis Welding Ltd Grand Opening in Roblin-Russell
Inglis Welding Ltd held a grand opening on Saturday April 17 1982 at 10 00 am. MLA Wally McKenzie cut the ribbon beside owner Mervin Marzoli and wife Sylvia. Staff listed include Rodney Senek Murray Shawhola Brad Robin Miles Nernberg and Clifford Weir.
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Judy Russin
Inglis Welding Ltd
Wally McKenzie
Roblin - Russell
Mervin Marzoli
Sylvia
Rodney Senek
Murray Shawhola
Brad Robin
Miles Nernberg
Clifford Weir
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Judy
Russia
R.M
Russell Rlm
Bob McMurray
R.M. Council
Wayne Solilak
Westdale Rosko
Chuck Baynhame
Armco Canada Ltd
Marshall Glasman
Maple Leaf
Ottawa River
Hull
Montreal
Ition
Ottawa
Main Street
Kinney
Russell Chamber
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Per.d.a. Kinney
Russell Town Council
Minister of Highways and Transportation
Inglis Welding
Goose Neck
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