Minimum wage hike affects Manitoba businesses in 1982
As of July 1 1982 the minimum wage rises 45 cents affecting workers 18 and over to 4.00 per hour and under 18 to 3.55 with beverage service staff at 4.00. Managers from Chicken Corral PJs Central Inn Russell Inn foresee staffing cuts or price rises while Keatings and Clements say no impact.
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Manitoba
Rick Thom
Chicken Corral
P.J
Joan Eliasson
the Central
Ann
Joe Laxdal
Russell Inn
Keatings
Clements Farm Equipment
Manitoba seeks border sales tax concessions with Lloydminster
Premier Howard Pawley signaled potential special treatment for border shoppers as Manitoba weighs a sales tax increase. He asked Finance Minister Vic Schroeder to study arrangements for residents near Lloydminster Saskatchewan, which borders Alberta and Saskatchewan, to offset tax differences. Schroeder said the budget timing depends on federal plans and more information.
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Howard Pawley
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Mr. Pawley
Lloydminster
Border
Pawley
Schroeder
Town Council Backing First Tree Request in Russell
At the April 22, 1982 regular meeting the Town Council received Judy Russin’s first tree request from Augusta Street block. Council agreed to support the effort and to assist in establishing an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Centre in Russell. Correspondence was read and considered before adjournment after noting a May 13, 1982 meeting at 7 00 p.m.
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Augusta Street
Russell
Police Report on Found Sprinter Motocross Bicycle
The Russell RCMP found a red and black sprinter motocross bicycle likely missing since last fall. Anyone missing this bike should contact the Russell RCMP. The RCMP remind bike owners that this is the third time bikes have been reported missing this period.
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Russell Rcmp
Child Safety Week Emphasizes Protecting Canadian Children
May 17 marks Child Safety Week highlighting hazards children face in daily life. Adults must teach safety at home and school to prevent injuries and disabilities, ensuring children grow up healthy. The message urges ongoing attention year round and the role of Canadians in safeguarding youth.
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Judy Russin
Western grain transport talks push new statutory framework
Dr. Gilson leading Western Canada consultations with major farm groups and two railways. At a two day session, discussions covered railway costing performance guarantees efficiency and payment recipients. The group aims to draft a new framework to serve Western Canada future meetings begin April 27 with ongoing consensus efforts.
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Concl
Clay Gilson
National Railways
Gilson
Sna
Western Canada
Waywayseecappo Seeks Separate School for Native Youth
Waywayseecappo band officials Lyle Longclaws and Bryan Cloud form a two member committee to negotiate separation from Pelly Trail School Division. They cite curriculum in public schools as alien to native students and push for a school with native language and culture, plus adult courses. They report about 600 to 800 residents, lack water and wages, and highlight ongoing tuition and equity disputes while warning they may remove students if funds aren’t provided.
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Judy
Waywayseecappo
Longclaws
Longelaws
Bryan Cloud
Pelly ‘Trail
Rossburn
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Russia
Labor and Manpower
Vic Schroeder
By Judy Russin
Judy Russit
Dr. Gilson
Canada
Waywayseecappo Wanting Reserve School
Roy Knezecek
Pelly Trail School Division
Waywaysee Cappo
Lyle Longclaws
Schoo
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