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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1979
Page
1
The Pelly Trail School Division reports growth in CIBS test scores for grades 3 to 8 in 1979 80. Metrics include vocabulary comprehension language skills work study skills and mathematics with metric version testing for grades 3 to 6 and planned inclusion of grades 7 and 8 next year.
Donna Kalynuk, former Russell student and daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander of Russell, won the Most Valuable Player Award of the Senior C Ladies Provincial Fastball League for 1979. She plays short stop for Pic a Pop of Brandon, whose team also captured the provincial championship at Hartney tournament August 18 and 19, defeating Winkler in the final.
Manitoba MP Jack Murta says there is overwhelming demand for change after ten days of hearings. He notes losses of about one billion dollars and predicts recommendations for a grain coordinator and powers to be proposed to the Clark cabinet, despite reservations from Saskatchewan officials and the Wheat Pool.
Glu-Rite employees walk out on Thursday August 23 as production halts under a new union local. The International Woodworkers of America accuses management of bad faith bargaining while E D Clarke 3rd vice president notes stalled talks. Bill Benson Local 324 IWA supports the picket line.
The Canadian Wheat Board ends the A barley quota in seven Churchill shipping blocks with an August 31 termination. Farmers in blocks 18-Dauphin 15-Kamsack 21-Saskatoon West 23-Saskatoon North 25-Prince Albert East 27-Prince Albert South 29-Prince Albert West lose entitlement after the date while B and C quotas remain in effect.
Statistics Canada released August 14 shows Manitoba’s July unemployment near its improved June level. The 5.1 percent rate marks a 1.3 point drop from 6.8 percent in July 1978, while the labor force grew about 11 000 mainly due to seasonal high school student entrants. Youth unemployment fell from 4.1 to 3.5 percent.
Manitoba minister Edward R. McGill says Autopac and McGill Autopac will stay in operation. A three member committee will review public insurance with no intent to close Autopac despite lease expiry in 1981. The panel’s purpose is to assess operational efficiency without bias and determine the best administrative path.
A community drives the Beef and Barley Festival planning since last December. Executive work progresses with two new ideas a babysitting centre and visitor accommodation. Toronto band Percy and the Tear Drops will headline a Sunday rock concert attracting youth.
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