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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 15, 1998

Page

3

Canada eyes tax breaks to bolster amateur and pro sports

A 175 page House of Commons sub committee report proposes broad tax relief for sports families and clubs, including up to 1000 credits for youth registration and equipment, 150 percent sponsorship deductions, and a 10 percent tax break for pro teams on the first 50 million in revenue. It also urges eased immigration for athletes, federal study on sports wagering, and limits on foreign sports programming. The study highlights 8.9 million spent on sports and recreation, 262 325 jobs in the sector, and NHL teams contributing 211.15 million in taxes annually.

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Manitoba Raises Minimum Wage to Six Dollars

After extensive public consultation the Minimum Wage Board approved a 60 cent raise to $6.00 per hour in Manitoba effective April 1 1999. The move lifts Manitoba to sixth in the national ranking alongside Saskatchewan while critics say real buying power remains below the poverty line and that two further increases would be needed. Supporters call it fair for workers and sustainable for employers, while opponents warn of potential job losses and small business pressure.

Saskatchewan Manitoba Centre of Policy Alternatives CCPA CPPA Minimum Wage Board Canadian Federation of Independent Labour

Grinches Stole Christmas Spirit in Two Towns

The Shoal Lake detachment reports vandalism to Christmas displays in Oakburn and Shoal Lake. On Saturday November 28 a Main Street display's wooden Santa and two reindeer were stolen. Cst. Ewen Booth commented on the town’s festive decorations.

Terrie Welwood Shoal Lake Oakburn Santa Cst Ewen Booth

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