UGG president urges better farm management amid losses
United Grain Growers president Lorne Hehn stresses better individual farm management to survive drought and market volatility. He cites 1989 as a recovery year while warning that GATT talks and Free Trade could reshape agriculture. Hehn backs market-neutral policies, opposes overdependence on public subsidies, and discusses elevator closures and rationalization plans.
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Hehn
UGG
Montreal
Local woman named to social services committee
Manitoba government announces appointment of new chairperson and vice chairperson to the independent social services appeals committee. Appointees from Winnipeg Glenboro Wawanesa Brandon and other communities join Tara Brousseau Anita Lee Monna Grosshamper Natalie Dobrowolski Judy Slaughter Ellen Coates Arlene Crabbe and Greg Dinsdale. New term begins November 2 198. Minister Charlotte Jeson commends outgoing committee members and expects strong contributions.
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Vnery
Prairie Water Shortages Run High Across Prairies
The Water Supply Conditions Report from PFRA warns that average or above average precipitation is needed across much of the Prairies to recharge surface and groundwater for next year. Southern areas report very low soil moisture and grass carryover, with many farmers hauling water. hydroelectric output in Manitoba and Saskatchewan will be markedly reduced due to low river flows. urban supplies are currently adequate but spring runoff is crucial for Red River and Souris basins.
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Hehn
Canada
Prairies
PFRA
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Prairie Drought Monitoring Network
Dauphin
Nelson
Pas
Lake Manitoba
Northwest
Interlaken
Red River
Souris River
Duck Mountain Park
Winnipeg
Jewellery theft under investigation
A diamond and sapphire ring valued near $900 was reported stolen by MacIsaac's Jewelry on November 30. RCMP continue investigation. Reavie's Pharmacy reported a $550 lottery promotion sign stolen on November 28 behind the store. The doctors lounge at Russell Hospital suffered a theft of a $225 Sanyo tape recorder and cassettes on November 29. On November 30 two bullets were fired into an MTS wiring post in St. Lazare.
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MacIsaac
RCMP
Reavie
Russell Hospital
MTS
St. Lazare
AL Iro
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