Central School boards mulls options on future use
Central School board holds regular meeting July 31 with full attendance. Topics include options to use, turn over, or surplus the school amid rising costs and potential impact on staff. Delegation from Elphinstone seeks varied electronics offerings. SAG days planning denied for Inglis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreshewski
Capital Committee
Rossburn
Macfarlane
Lonsberry
Pat Djinor
Leta Michalchuk
Elphinstone
I.A
Home Ec
L.A
Russell
LA ‘Howe
Natural gas rate increases approved for Manitoba customers
Residential customers in Manitoba face rate hikes effective September 1 1989 as Public Utilities Board cuts return on equity for ICG Utilities and Greater Winnipeg Gas. The order sets 11.97 percent return for Greater Winnipeg and 12.18 percent for ICG Utilities with total rate bases at 142.9 million and 82.2 million respectively. Customers in Winnipeg Portage la Prairie Dauphin and Brandon will see annual bills rise by about 32 to 56 dollars.
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ICG
Public Utilities Board
Garry Hoffman
ICG Utilities
Greater Winnipeg Gas Company
CG Utilities (Manitoba) Ltd
Ecision
ICG Utilities (Manitoba) Ltd
Greater Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Dauphin
Brandon
Greater
Manitoba
1Cg Utilities
Deloraine
Deloraine Times and Star
PhotoFarms
Quebec
Alberta
DeKalb
Ilinois
Bolduc
New GST Sales Tax Faces Public Opposition
Canada plans a 9 percent federal goods and sales tax set for January 1 1991. Finance Minister Michael Wilson defends the move as needed to reduce a 30.5 billion dollar deficit and lift living standards. He says the tax will replace the MST and be clearly shown to shoppers with receipts and price tags. The government plans credits to offset revenue gains and raise pension and family allowances. Ontario Treasurer Robert Nixon doubts extra federal revenue will materialize.
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Michael Wilson
Wilson
Ontario
Robert Nixon
Michael McCracken
Informetrica Ltd
Canada
Roger Hamel
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canada readies GST with rebates and inflation fears
Critics warn the goods and services tax will be inflationary while the government promises rebates to low income taxpayers and certain institutions. Economists forecast price shifts, altered purchasing, and a 9 percent rate amid concerns over revenue neutrality and administrative complexity. supporters say it will boost investment and competitiveness.
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Michael ‘Manford
Scotia ‘McLeod Inc
Toronto
Wilson
Canada
Liberal
Douglas
NDP
Finnce
Audrey McLaughlin
Boissevain council seeks govt jobs to attract private sector
Boissevain Town Council hires consultant Ken Golstein to guide towns in submitting briefs on qualifications for government department relocation. He urges towns to demonstrate private sector appeal, noting officials favor efforts to attract business.
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Boissevain
Ken Golstein
Communications Manitoba Incor Department
Boissevain Recorder
Goldstein
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Vtra
Central School
Pelly ‘Trail
Trans./Main
Major Pratt
C& C Construction of
Public Schools
Oakburn
Nakonechny
Public Schools Finance Board
Miller
Clement
Inglis
Metis Federation
MacIsaac
Liske
Wayne Bartkiew
Lee “School
Economist
Glen Cook
Lisa Barnes
Vancouver
Isomeone
Interlake
U.S
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