Festival Minutes Reflect Mixed 1992 Recap and 1993 Outlook
The 1992 annual meeting chaired by Dale Brown reviewed a roughly $1,000 profit against a $2,000 start for next year. Events ranged from Pancake Breakfast to Cribbage, with several subsidies and cancellations due to late harvests. Directors discussed student council involvement, weather impact, and plans for 1993 including new formats and closer community collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale ‘Brown
Myra Kilkenny
Chuck Brade
Viola Coulter
Brian ‘Maunula
Curling Club
Budget cuts shrink grants and benefits across Canada
Finance Minister Mazankowski announced a 10 percent cut in all grants and subsidies for two years, a 2 percent departmental operating budget cut this year, and a 3 percent cut next year. Unemployment benefits will drop for some and others face reductions next April. The plan also projects an $8.9 billion deficit rise as targets miss, while Liberal leaders urge relief for unemployed Canadians.
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Mazankowski
Soci
Billon
Harper to resign Manitoba MLA seat after landmark career
Elijah Harper, famed for blocking the Meech Lake Accord and as Manitoba MLA and Minister for Native Affairs, announces his resignation after a storied run in provincial politics. He cites a new generation of leaders Oscar Lathlin George Huches and Greg Dewar as successors.
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Petting ‘Zoo
Altho
Manitoba
NDP
Elijah Harper
Meech Lake
Harper
Oscar Lathlin
George Huches
Greg Dewar
Community Places grants fund Local projects in Parklands region
Culture minister Bonnie Mitchelson announced ten Community Places grants totaling 117 258 to local groups in the Parklands region. Projects include a 50 000 pool at Isinscarmark, 31 639 indoor skating rink at Fork River, and 132 871 pool repairs at Birch River Recreation Commission.
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Community Places
Parklands
Culture, Heritage and Citizenship
Bonnie Mitchelson
Mitchelson
Isinscarmark and Pool
Fork River
Birch River Recreation Commission
Manitoba
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Russel
Chamber of Commerce
Russell Business Group
Playground For Kids Committee
Beef and Bailey Committee
Tony
Emily Kiez
Don Sanderson
Age Society
Vance
Barley Barret
CTV
Liberal
Jean Chrieten
Greener Pastures
Binscarth Park
Sunshine Skateer
Sunshine Inn
Banff National Park
Canada
Ski Magazine
Alberta
Aerosport
eFneen Atu Uuerte
Ford & Mercury
Abe
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