Gilson Report and Crow Benefit Policy For Western Rail System
Government documents outline implementing the Gilson Report main recommendations for 1982 to 1986 to revitalize Canada western rail network. It introduces a blended freight rate and the Hybrid Formula directing Crow Benefit payments to railways then producers, with reviews planned and agricultural adjustments totaling hundreds of millions.
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Federal
Eastern Agriculture
Gilsonations
East
Canada
Gilson
Western Farm Organizations
Bah
Thunder Bay
UGG Plans 8 Million Computer Upgrade for Elevators
United Grain Growers will spend 8 million over three years to install computer units in 225 country elevators including Langenburg Manitoba this crop year at 27000 each. The system will provide immediate inventory updates and show stock locations for better capital use and quicker decisions. Grain inventories are now reported by courier via daily letters from elevator managers with reporting delays during busy periods.
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United Grain Growers
UGG
Lorne Hehn
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Langenburg
Manitoba Hydro rate hike approved to 9.5 percent in May
Energy Minister Parasiuk announced a 9.5 percent electricity rate increase for Manitoba Hydro to restore finances after a five year freeze. Cabinet says 9.5 percent preserves reserves around 62 million by March next year, with no immediate decision on further increases or rate structure changes.
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Wilson Parasiuk
Manitoba Hydro
Sion
Manitoba Hydro Board
Hydro
Paras
Ome
Parasiuk
Manitoba
Higher postal rates take effect this month
Canada Post announces rate increases for letter mail. Domestic letters rise by two cents to 32 cents, effective February 15, to align with federal six percent guideline. U.S. letters move to 37 cents and other countries to 64 cents, while most other rates climb six percent or less. Frank Hilliard notes the delay allowed compliance with guidelines.
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Ysony Museum
United States
Canada Post
Frank Hilliard
Crown
Post Office
Education funding shifts raise ESP and mill rates in 83
The plan adds 30.9 million to schools for 1983 including disadvantaged divisions, special needs programs, transportation, and local levy changes. ESP grants rise 104 percent to 906.8 million with provincial support about 65 percent. education costs total about 987.7 million with mill increases to 4.7 and 81.7 on different assessments.
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Jean-Luc P
Thriss
Transport i Forces
Bution
Transportation
Cot
Igher Transportation
The
Gov
Judy Rassin
Terry Carpenter
Jue
Beer
Oper
Vocaionl
Indusrail
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