Harmonization debated as GST PST option
Premier Gary Filmon says Manitoba may reconsider merging the provincial sales tax with the unpopular GST to curb cross border shopping. He noted every province will weigh the move after his two day Ottawa trip.
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Gary Filmon
Ottawa
Otto Jellinek
Canada
United States
Canada-Us
Jelinek
NDP
Saskatchewan
Filmon
Russell Chamber
Merchant Committee
Dale Brown
Brown
Gary Doer
New water plant planned for Binscarth amid shortages
The Binscarth Village Council plans a new water treatment plant replacing the 1965 facility at the CPR tower site. Tendered to Kelsey Construction for 276,024 dollars, construction should start in spring to boost water quantity and pressure for homes.
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Binscarth
Kelsey Construction
Manitoba Water Services Board
Dick Menon
CPR
Wildlife convention staged in Russell Manitoba
Delegates from across Manitoba gathered in Russell on February 7 for the 48th Manitoba Wildlife Federation Convention. The winter meeting aimed to boost rural participation, with sessions on fishing upland and big game seasons, reports on Oak Hammock Marsh Native Affairs and Wild Gobblers, and a banquet at the Russell & District Community Centre featuring displays from local artisans and vendors.
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Manitoba
Russell
Manitoba Wildlife Federation
Russell Inn
Viola Coulter
Natural Resources
James Bezan
Russell & District
Russell Town Council approves traffic and business actions
At the February 13 1992 meeting Russell Town Council approved stop signs at two intersections on Thurston Road and Prospect Avenue and Russell Street. The council accepted an Ice Cream Stand permit for Lot 1 Plan 20538 with a rear yard variance from 25 to 5 feet and issued a building permit worth 15000. A taxi business named Russell Taxi operated March 1 1992 to February 28 1993 was approved for Ronald Moore. The Russell and District Community Centre Inc 1991 operating deficit of 9682.07 was approved for payment. Drivers Ed instructor Peter Bacon proposed stop or yield signs on Russell streets. RCMP advised additional stop signs at the Thurston Road Russell Street corner and Prospect Avenue Russell Street.
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Russell
Russell Inn
Ronald Moore
Russell ‘Taxi
Russell and District Community Centre Inc
Peter Bacon Thas
Russell Rcmp
Thurston Rd
Russell St
Prospect Ave
Russell District Hospital Earns Three Year Accreditation
Russell District Hospital receives a three year accreditation from the Canadian Council on Health Facilities Accreditation after a November survey. The council praised essential services and staff for maintaining high standards of care and compliance with guidelines.
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Russell District Hospital
Council On Health Facilities Accreditation
Council Board of Directors
Staf
Council
Russel District Hospital
Airshow in Shoal Lake previews 77 performances
Shoal Lake prepares for an air show with 77 acts led by 431 Air Demonstration Squadron from Moose Jaw. Snowbirds will fly CT-114 Tutors due to short runway. committee aims to add more acts in coming months.
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Shoal Lake
Brandon
Moose Jaw
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Sam Brown
Manitoba Trappers ‘Assoc
Birtle McAuley Fur Council
Margaret Mushumanski
Fred Clearwater
Dale Wondrasek
Kevin Stebnicki
Glen Steinwalt
Lorne Kilkenny
Mathew Bilanka
Peter Chipelski
Banner County Meats
Mike
Barb Twardowski
Hal Hedley
Duncil
Roland Deschambaurt
Vern Rosnoski
Blaylock
Reavie
Wally Brad
Wally Melnyk
Walter Schwaluk
Dauphin Herald
Dauphin
Parks Canada
Virginia Jamieson
Edwards Lake
Ed Lewicky
GRIP
United Grain Growers
UGG
Prairie Farmer
Boissevain
George Dyck
Dyck
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