Christmas cheque promo gains momentum in Russell
Russell Chamber of Commerce reports strong progress on the Christmas Cheque promotion with local residents Lori Hodgson designing costumes for Mr and Mrs Frosty to appear downtown during the shopping season. The group discusses seminars, tax policy letters, and town development while planning a Santa Day and promoting business involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Ves Marais
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Frosty
Chamber
Lori Hodgson
Russell
Dale Brown
Brown
Sylvester
Doug MacIsaac
Len Derkach
MacIsaac
Derkach
Jim Langford
Yellowhead
Department of Highways
Main Street
Langford
Minnedosa
Newdale
Strathclair
Binscarth
Russe
Saskatchewan
Cooperation urged for local governments on agriculture policy
Vennis Kinder told Chamber members that Manitoba Chamber policy on agriculture should not be approved now pending GATT and related programs. Trinder warned of bleak agricultural funds and urged minimal spending, noting wheat prices and federal forecasts. He called for more cooperation between RM, town, and provincial levels to ease council tensions. See Festival Page 11B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Langford
Russell
Langford
Manitoba Association of Urban Municipalities
M.A.U.M
Swan River Council
Vennis Kinder
Chamber
Manitoba
Trinder
Mear
RM Council
Grain handling strategy aims to shift from costly lines
A discussion on branch line costs notes the need to remove abandonment freezes and establish a compensation program funded by savings. The plan proposes applying section 175 of the National Transportation Act to grain dependent lines to let market forces determine usage. Officials outline a vision of a more efficient, diverse, lower cost industry with leadership changes noted, including new provincial vice presidents and an incoming chief commissioner.
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Allen
Bryan Perkins
Wainwright
Alberta
Roy Piper
Elrose, Sask
Roy Cusitar
Russell
Perkins
Piper
Cusitar
Don Dobson
Manitou
Lorne Hehn
Canadian Wheat Board
Police warn festive season drinking and driving blitz
Manitoba style police remind the public that with the approach of the festive season, detection will be prioritized through roadblocks and routine patrols. A 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue grey in the RM of Ellice was charged with open liquor and impaired driving after a Friday incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Esherma Deeretseieeee
RM of Ellice
Ski hill project eyed to draw 12000 skiers
The association plans a snowmaking and grooming upgrade with rental gear and an improved chairlift to handle 600 700 skiers and reduce wait times. It has sent 47 support letters and collected over 30, aiming to boost local spending and traffic while generating about 45000 yearly for the park and 20 seasonal jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don't
Brown
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Gord Sylvester
Community Centre Inc
Community Centre
Denis Boscher
Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Gary Filmon
Daymon Guillas
Swan River
Russell Inn
Santa Claus
Mrs. Frosty
Debi
Summer Muue
Russell Banner
Curling Club
Ato
Ives
Fiume
Ees Lk
Bate
Consumer Response Centre
Canada Packers Inc
Toronto
Ontario
Manitoba Hydro
Sadwit
Azo
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