Rossburn protest opposes possible waste plant site
About 50 residents forming the Concerned Citizens Committee of Rossburn march and release balloons to protest a planned Manitoba Hazardous Waste Management Corporation facility. Spokeswoman Dianne Clowes says the plant could harm the environment and transport waste from multiple provinces to the area, urging testing suspension and a referendum.
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UGG cuts 1989 crop forecast amid record heat
Farm Decision Resources lowers the 1989 crop estimate from near 50 million tonnes to 44 million due to severe July heat and spotty Prairie rainfall. The Winnipeg firm notes yields in oats barley wheat and canola face heat damage though total grain output remains above seven year averages.
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Manitoba Finance Minister warned on GST revenue options
Deputy Liberal Leader Jim Carr says Finance Minister Clayton Manness was warned two months ago by Leader Sharon Carstairs that Manitoba would gain extra GST revenue. Carr notes Manness now complains about a dilemma he should have anticipated. He mentioned eliminating the sales tax on clothing and footwear under 300 dollars as a possible option.
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Rural Manitoba growth urged via development program
The Select Committee on Rural Development delivered a seven page report to the Cabinet Committee on Community Development on August 3. It urges a Rural Development Agreement with the government to equalize public services between city and rural areas and to foster growth through local self help and pooled resources. Former MLA Brian Ransom backs a policy shift to lift rural Manitoba, countering Winnipeg concentration.
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Ipa
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MCNA
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Winnipeg
Farm income in Manitoba to fall 35 percent in 1989
Manitoba Agriculture statistician Errol Lewis says realized net farm income for 1989 is forecast at 35 percent below last year’s 428.3 million. Higher costs up nine percent and eight percent lower total government payments drive the drop. Weather could still alter remaining 1989 yields.
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Filmon Tories
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Filmon
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Arrow River recycling project joins Manitoba depots
The Arrow River Women’s Institute Recycling Project joins programs in Hamiota Shoal Lake and Virden with new depots. Cans and bottles must be crushed and stored separately. MSDR Ltd will buy the soft drink containers. Plans include a newspaper recycling depot.
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Virden
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