Rural banks closing faster than elevators
The piece notes steep declines in rural banks and grain elevators across Canada, with 6000 fewer farmers in Manitoba and 38 percent fewer primary grain elevators since 1988 1998. It cites a Public Interest Advocacy Centre study and calls for policy action in Bill C 38 to safeguard rural banking access.
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Statistics Canada
Manitoba
Prairies
Foxwarren
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
Canada
Canadian Grain Commission
Triple Joy as Health Sciences Centre Delivers Triplets
Karen and Robert Buternowsky welcome identical triplets Connor Logan and Tyler born Oct 19 at 7 07 pm weighing 3 4 02 lb, 3 14 02 lb and 3 11 oz. The babies came home four weeks early with healthy progress and will start school around the same time as neighboring triplets from Steinbach and Stonewall.
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Tive Karen
Robert Buternowsky
Connor
Logan
Tyler
Terrie Wetween
Karen
Russell
Ultra Sounds
Robert
Annette Bryant
Orr
Binscarth
Buternowsky
Health Science Centre
Steinbach
Stonewall
Pratt
New Year Message From Manitoba Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba and Mrs. Shirley extend New Year greetings to all Manitobans. Reflecting on Millennium Year 2000, the message highlights community spirit cultural diversity and abundant resources. The couple wishes a safe Happy New Year filled with hope and prosperity.
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Manitoba
Winter plan doubles Shellmouth outflows to manage snow
Severe rainfall and deep snow across the Upper Assiniboine watershed trigger a winter operation plan for Shellmouth reservoir. Outflows rose from 250 to 500 CFS on December 18 and are set to reach 800 CFS in January as snow accumulations dictate. Reservoir level stood at 1,400.6 feet before the plan.
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Assiniboine Watershed
Shellmouth
Shellmouth Reservoir
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Otawa
Canadian Bankers Association
Harrington
Barrados
Paul Martins
SRE
Vanguard
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Commu
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Ebe
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