Bankers and Bureaucrats Hamstring Small Firms With Subsidy Plan
A Ottawa budget proposal to subsidize interest for small expanding firms faces a delay as bankers and government bureaucrats clash over administration and paperwork. Roynat is the only bank yet to accept the retroactive program, echoing past stalls of similar initiatives. Entrepreneurs fear qualification hurdles and job hopes hinge on rapid resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roger Worth
Couny
Allan MacEachen
MacEachen
Ottawa
Roynat
Manitoba to host economic summit with business labor and government
Premier Howard Pawley announced plans for a fall conference to unite business labor and government in a broad based effort to boost Manitoba’s economy. A steering committee to draft details will include representatives from the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and the Manitoba Federation of Labour with leading roles for Economic Development and Tourism Minister Maruel Smith. The summit aims to address economic problems, involve municipalities and cooperatives, and stress partnership during recession times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Pawley
Pawley
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Manitoba Federation of Labor
Maruel Smith
Manitoba
Chamber urges third trustee electors per ward
The Russell Chamber of Commerce asks the Division Board to adjust trustee representation by population under the Public School Act. Russell area wards, now 1600 electors each, seek added seat to reflect shifts since founding, with meetings held to explain and gain support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Area
Chamber of Commerce
Pepin replies on Crow Benefit payments to Western farm groups
Transport Minister Jean Luc Pepin responds to the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool telex to the Prime Minister, noting four to six weeks to develop a variation to Crow Benefit payment. He cites Gilson's recommendations to reduce freight rate distortions harming Prairie livestock and mentions a Regina meeting on August 28 to discuss further proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transport
Jean Luc Pepin
A.K. Sahl
Saskatche
Wan Wheat Pool
Gilson
Western Farm
Regina
Shellmouth centennial reunion praised by locals
Anne Douglass and Bob Schappert respond to a Russell paper article on the Shellmouth reunion in Manitoba. They commend the committee and community for a weekend described as superb and memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Lougins
Minnipeg
Man
Russell
Shellmouth
Anne Douglas
Town promotion and fair dealing in prairie communities
A reflective piece by a town watcher surveys Prairies towns A, Town B and others, praising orderly streets, weed control, and civic promotion while urging chambers councils and clubs to collaborate for business. It notes editorial voices from Cochrane Times High River Times and others urging resilience, service, flexible hours, and better parking amid economic downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Council
Cochrane
Times
Tabor Times
High River Times
High River
Trudeau
Wainwright Star-Chronicle
MacGregor Herald
Persago Eerie Dain
Downtown Merchants’ Association
Rimboy
Local notices show varied August events across years
From 1902 teaching certification to 1962 microwave tower chatter and 1942 livestock officers, the scanned August items record community updates. Notes include a first class teaching certificate for John B Thom, grain shipments near 400000 bushels, new jobs in Silverton and Russell, road work near Dropmore, crops in Shellmouth, cooperative livestock officers, class graduations, Red Cross blood donations, a microwave tower debut, visits by Joy’s family, and the first Binscarth Swim Meet with top performers Ron Mench and Bob Schwalm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Thom
Canada aging debate shifts naval HQ from Halifax
Editorial notes Canada growing older as Prime Minister Trudeau defends moving Naval Reserve HQ from Halifax to Quebec City citing insufficient Francophone share in the Navy. The piece questions how bilingualism ties to national defense amid aging demographics and a California centenarian claim about longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trudeau
Naval Reserve
Halifax
Quebec City
Princess Anne Visits Manitoba Fans Say She Feels At Home
A Manitoba visit by Princess Anne drew praise for her down to earth demeanor. She toured Assiniboine Downs, attended a cultural concert in Winnipeg, and ate brunch with locals, saying she would rather ride horses and farm life than royal duties.
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Assiniboine Downs
Victoria
Princess Anne
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Brandon
Selkirk
Winnipeg
Loyd Axworthy
H.R.H
Noagea
Ana
H.R.R
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Russell Banner
Main Street
Canada
United States
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Helene
Doug Maclaac
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Tuawon
JLP
Shellmouth Centennial
Bob Schappert
Red McGuinness
Cnidas
Naz
Olga Clee
Silverton
Robt
Moore
Saltcoats
R.H. Keay
Dropmore
Cooperative Livestock Producers
R. Stevens
Lawrence Boulton
E. Bryant
R. Setter
C. Cook
William Sudbury
George Robb
W. Case
Lorna Bennett
Ivy Soderstrom
Gwen Bryant
Marjorie Dunn
Bob McLennan
Charlie Keating
Bob Smellie
Jack Langford
Doug Russell
Manitoba Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service
Louis Mushumanski
Joy
Pat
Derek
Cyndie
Kathie
Binscarth
Binscarth Pool
Ardell Clark
Mike Miller
George Forsythe
Asessippi Swim Club
Asessippi Club
Ron Mench
Asessippi
Bob Schwalm
Glen Murdoch
Monica Robinson
Pat Schwalm
California
Peter Warren
Suas
Gov
Pearlie May
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