Manitoba approves wider farm credit program
The Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation introduces direct loans up to 100000 and guaranteed loans to 200000 for family farms and new entrants. It covers land, equipment, buildings, stock, and debt consolidation with varying terms and interest tied to prime rates plus margins. The program also replaces the young farmer subsidy with a four percent five year rebate for loans up to 50000 with conditions.
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Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
M.A.C.C
Agricul
Downey
MACC
Manitoba
Break and enter warnings issued to Russell residents
RCMP report multiple break ins and thefts in Russell with several cases solved and awaiting court. Warns residents to lock homes when away and to remove keys from vehicles to aid Autopac claims and avoid Highway Traffic Act charges.
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Russell
Autopac
MSBL Playoffs Schedule Adjusted for National Championships
The MSBL final series timing hinges on Team Manitoba at the National Championships August 8 to 13. If eliminated by August 11, playoffs run August 13 and 14 at sites McAuley Binscarth Riverside Hamiota, then August 16 18 20. If Manitoba reaches finals August 13, playoffs shift to August 15 16 18 19 and 20. Weekday games at 6:30 and Sundays at 2 p.m. Rainouts move to the next night. Final series aim to finish by August 27. best of six.
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Manitoba
M.S.B.L
Elevator charges rise across Canada after hearings
The Canadian Grain Commission announced immediate increases in elevator handling charges. Average rise across grains under 10 percent with Saskatchewan and Alberta up to 4.50 per tonne, Manitoba up to 4.90 per tonne. Maximum allowed now 5.80 per tonne about 15.75 cents a bushel. Old max was just over 14 cents.
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Canadian Grain Commission
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatoon
Legislature Passes Cattle Producer Act
Royal assent was given to Bill 25 establishing Manitoba Cattle Producers Association. Provisions allow the association to request only information reasonably required to achieve its objectives, expanding leeway for live cattle producers and easing disclosure of production and financial records.
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Manitoba Cattle Producers Association
Jim Downey
Downey
Cattle Producers Association
Grain Handlings Up Across CN System in 1977 78 Year
CN reports more than one billion bushels delivered to Canada’s grain handling system in 1977 78 ending July 31. CN unloaded 184 602 carloads at export terminals 99 830 Thunder Bay 56 916 Vancouver 14 155 Prince Rupert 14 901 Churchill.
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Canadian’ National
Thunder Bay
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Churchill
Killer bees move north prompts research and film countermeasures
Dr. Orley Taylor of the University of Kansas warns African bees could migrate into North America by 1988. He explains their rapid expansion from 26 to 10 million plus colonies, the myths surrounding them, and U S government and Brazil Venezuela studies to breed a better bee. The story notes Hollywood film The Swarm and official efforts to educate and prevent panic.
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Orley Taylor
North America
Dr. Taylor
University of Kansas
Taylor
America
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Central America
Washington
Hollywood
Warner Bros
Irwin Allen
Arthur Hertzog
U.S. Missile Base
Texas
Houston
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Henry
Department of Agriculture
South America
Devil's Island
French Guiana
New World
Warwick E. Kerr
Africa
Sao Paulo
Kerr
Amazon Jungle
Caracas
Venezuela
Panama
U.S
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Louisiana
Mississipi
Alabama
Orgia
Florida
Western Hemisphere
Manaus
Brazil
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