Alcan Advances Manitoba Smelter Feasibility Study Plan
The Aluminum Company of Canada and Manitoba sign a letter of intent signaling a full feasibility study for a 220,000 tonne per year smelter with hydroelectric facilities owned by Alcan and Manitoba Hydro. A $1 billion investment could create about 700 direct jobs and mostly export to the United States.
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Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd
Government of Manitoba
Alcan
Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro
United States
Ville de la Baie
Quebec
Patrick J.J. Rich
Manitoba Legislators See Deep Deficit Hit in 1981 Budget
The legislature reports a 219 million deficit forecast as inflation and high interest strain Manitoba finances. Highlights include property tax credits for seniors, adjustments to tax credits for couples, tobacco and liquor tax changes, and new programs for energy efficiency and handicapped access to parks. Natural Resources minister Harry Enns announces Operation Access with park facility upgrades at Birds Hill, Falcon Lake, Spruce Woods, and more.
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King Lyon
Canada
Alberta
Newfoundland
Manitoba
Liquor Commission
House
Natural Resources
Hary Enns
Enns
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Birds Hill Provincial Park
Falcon Lake
Spruce ‘Woods
Clearwater
Pension Plans and Federation Talks Face Funding Strain
Government debates on guaranteed supplements under Pension Plans amid warnings, with Federation leaders pressing to raise sea or sea related subsidies. Officials emphasize maintaining support while managing fiscal limits.
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Winnipeg
Alluminum Company of Canada, Ltd
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Hazel Doole
Dropmore
Imperial Oil Ltd
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Cruise
Esso Chemical
Bloom
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Ruby Lilian Clarke
Parkland Feed Ltd
Clement
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Goodyear Farm Tires
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