Manitoba minister drafts farm legislation after meeting collapse
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Uruski announces drafting farm legislation and consulting farmers to gauge views after a national farm financial action meeting was canceled due to lack of attendance by federal and provincial ministers. He cites measures like 8 percent loan write downs and 3 percent above inflation for new loans, with Bill C 17 to mediate farmer lender disputes.
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Winnipeg
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Manitoba MTS Opposes CNCP Long Distance Move
The Manitoba Telephone System declares CNCP Telecommuunications entry into long distance service is not in the public interest. MTS argues it risks universal access and may reflect a regulated duopoly rather than true competition. It urged CCNCP’s case be a federal provincial policy matter, not regulator driven.
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Hospitality Plus seminar in Russell discussed by Chamber
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce held its regular meeting on Wednesday January 30 at the Chicken Corral Restaurant with Vice-President Spence Reavie presiding. Eighteen members attended. A nine year old Medora girl requested Russell landmarks for a project. A Youth Business Start Program was announced offering a $4000 grant for youths aged 18 to 24 with an established sponsor. Lorne Ross reported on a fisheries branch meeting and announced an April 13 Hospitality Plus seminar to boost customer service and tourism awareness across Manitoba.
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Chicken Corral Restauant
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Medora
Russell
Manitoba
Russell Curling Club
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Arborg
Bill Sharpe
Manitou
Jack Kaspick
Garth
Strachan
Hamiota
Ross Struthers
Swan River
Felix Vigneron
Brandon
Syd Butler
Lloyd Gunnlaugson
Valour Road
Peter DeFer
Bruce Hudson
Ron Gorkoff
Fred Lay
Dick Wright
Portage Spel
Winnipeg
Brandon office sees caseload surge for CASE program
Brandon office of Western Manitoba reports Federal Business Development Bank CASE caseload rising to over 250 assignments in the past year from 30 in 183. Leader Don Nixon notes potential to exceed 300 in 1989 as business and farming struggle in a tougher economy. He urges sharper management to stay viable.
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Russell Pool Elevator Gets New Computer System
Judy Russ reports the Russell Pool Elevator now operates with a computer system as part of a broader upgrade. The installation places Russell Pool Elevator among forty six units in the region receiving automated motor control and timing enhancements.
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New Year Baby Born at Russell Hospital 1988
Janice Marie, daughter of Anne Margaret Brandon of Angusville, arrived at 11 44 a m on January 30 1988 at Russell and District Hospital as the first baby born there this year. She weighed 6 pounds 1 ounce and measured 20 inches. The Russell Kinettes presented diapers a diaper bag and clothing to the newborn.
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Russell and District Hospital
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Future of Robinson store undecided amid closures
The Robinson Little chain faces 30 store closures within six weeks as interim receiver Michael Evans manages the debt ridden company. In Winnipeg, creditors formed a committee and await a Feb 28 meeting with directors to decide on bankruptcy or further extensions. Ken Munro of the Russell store awaits confirmation on inclusion.
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Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench
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Winnipeg
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Obinson
Russell
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New Stedmans Manager in Russell Transition
New management at Stedmans. Albert Marlow, formerly of Clearwater, B C, assumes Russell store duties replacing Mel Makin who moves to Blairmore. Spokesman Mike Lopeck says a site visit will determine whether the Russell store will close and no decision will be made yet.
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