Subscriptions Now Due for The Russell Banner
The Russell Banner notes mailing notices are discontinued and asks subscribers to check the address corner on the front page. Subscriptions cost 9 dollars per year inside 40 miles, 10 dollars in Canada, and 28 dollars in the United States. Mail cheques or money orders to The Russell Banner P.O. Box 100 Russell Manitoba ROJ 1WO.
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Russell Banner
40 Mile Radioe
Canada
United States
P.O. Box
Russell, Manitoba
Insurance rate cuts noted for 1965 by Manitoba public insurer
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation officials expect the lowest Canada auto rates to drop further in 1965 with about eight dollars less for late model sedans due to a 2 percent rule reduction. The firm projects an 1820 million dollar profit for 1864, aided by investments and a reserve fund of 43 million dollars, including 19.5 million set aside for flood claims.
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Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Canada
John Bucklaschuk
Bucklaschuk
Oration
Manitoba Social Allowance to Rise on January 1 1985
Manitoba government announces about a 3 percent increase in provincial social allowance benefits effective January 1 1985. The measure covers food clothing personal needs and room and board and includes rent costs. Rates vary by age and household size with additional amounts for three or fewer beneficiaries and employed adults. The move aims to keep allowances aligned with rising costs per CPI and nutrition benchmarks.
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Manitoba Gove
Len Evans
Consumer Price Index
Agriculture Canada Nutritous Food Basket
Rent Regulation Board
Evans
Manitoba
Local farmer elected KAP director in District 8 meeting
Lyle Keating of Russell was elected to the Keystone Agricultural Producers District 8 committee of directors at the annual meeting held in December in Selsgirth. About 0 attendees heard Reg Forbes, Industrial Commissioner for Brandon, urge a strong agricultural voice and representation for all municipalities. The 13 directors represent most of District 8's municipalities, with efforts to add from the two unrepresented areas.
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Keystone Agricultural Producers District
Lyle Keating
Russell
Deesth
Selsgirth
Reg Forbes
Brandon
Forbes
Verna Fulton
Birtle
KAP
Russell Kinsmen Club Hosts Largest Senior Citizens Supper
The 1th annual Senior Citizens Supper at the Elks Hall drew 170 registrants making it the largest yet. Wally McKenzie MLA Jim Langford Mayor Russell and Marshall Glasman spoke with gifts awarded to top attendees. Entertainment featured Comb Entertainment Major Pratt Singers Jo an Robert, Elliene Leifer, and a Santa appearance.
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Russell
Elks Hall
Pratt
Joan Robert
Elliene Leifer
Santa
Kinsmen Club
Russel
Manitoba's unemployment rate hits new low in November 1984
Manitoba posted 8.5 percent seasonally adjusted unemployment in November 1984, the province's lowest rate and down 0.2 points from October. The national rate was 11.3 percent with no monthly change. Manitoba added 8,000 to its labor force and 14,000 full time jobs nationwide rose while part time jobs fell by 6,000. Greater employment came from both men and women, aided by provincial programs like the Jobs Fund, though overall employment adequacy remains a concern.
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Manitoba
Canada
Evans
Jobs Fund
Manitoba Telephone System Annual Report Highlights Long Distance Revenue
The Manitoba Telephone System reports over 81 million spent on new build outs in 1984-85 to expand its network. Long distance revenue exceeded 171 million, with 65 percent from interprovincial and international services via Telecom Canada. The report notes 8 percent overall revenue growth, 2.1 million net earnings, and extensive digital switching upgrades including Winnipeg government lines.
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Manitoba Telephone System
Manitoba
MTS
Saul Miler
Mile
Telecom Canada
Gordon Holland
Winnipeg
Centrex
Winnk
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Carl Laufer
the Corp
Lion
Pacific
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Canada West
Vic Schroeder
Mr. Schroeder
Binscarth
Cam Henry
Blanchard
Frank Hamilton
Ellie
John Castle
Miniota
Vern Westaway
Strathclair
John Mitchell
Rossburn
Lorne Radclife
Derek Jenkins
Shoal Lake
Keith Dixon
Hamiota
Larry Walker
Garry Workman
Silver Creek
Terry Wareham
Wally
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