Microchip miracles and the computer revolution
The piece outlines rapid tech growth driven by affordable devices and networks. It notes costs dropping 30 percent yearly over two decades, processors doubling every 18 months, and powerful devices surpassing old mainframes. It compares everyday items to 1950s capabilities and previews AD S L speedups reshaping telecommunications and media markets.
Farmers push to keep hopper cars amid ROFR debate
Prairie grain groups urge government to retain the hopper car fleet for five more years and maintain a 75 cent per tonne levy. They argue the right of first refusal gives railways control in a deregulated system, while accusing rail and grain interests of mismanaging farmers money.
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Mulroney
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Successful citizens part of successful community
A letter from Kathleen Burt to Taxpayer of Pelly Trail asserts 5 percent of the 1968 graduates are unemployed, lower than Canada and Manitoba rates. It notes 37 percent of employed graduates live in the local community and credits teachers and families. Burt plans further study of 1969 to 1992 outcomes.
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Telcos
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Central Interior CF lending circles spark job growth
Western Economic Diversification ranked CF committees in four western provinces. Chief Byron Spinks of Central Interior describes 23 lending circles lending $60,000 growing to $1.1 million, creating 367 jobs and cutting unemployment by 23 percent. Small loans empower local ventures from crafts to ginseng-related work.
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Ctory
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