1996 Canadian farm financial survey shows growth and gains
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released the 1996 Farm Financial Survey detailing rising farm assets to 158 billion dollars from 144 billion between 1993 and 1996 and average assets up to 630 thousand. Revenues climbed to over 124 thousand with liabilities at 23 billion in 1995. Exports drove farm income, hogs led asset gains, and overall vulnerability fell as net worth rose. The report notes stronger performance across asset types and investment activity with government payments remaining modest. Copies are 50 plus GST. orders via toll free 1-800-267-6677 or (613) 91-7277.
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Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Statistics Canada
Ottawa
Rural development talk by Dr Ray Bollman
The Pelly Trail Industrial Development committee invites exploration of rural development trends with Dr Ray Bollman Brandon University 1996 Stanley Knowles chair. The event starts 12 noon Monday January 13 1997 in the Yellowhead Room Russell Inn with $10 registration including lunch. Register via Wally Melnyk Rheanne Gray or Garry Enns.
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Pelly Trail
Ray Bollman
Stanley Knowles
Brandon University
Yellowhead Room
Russell Inn
Wally Melnyk
Rheanne Gray
Garry Enns
Bollman
Yellowhead
Agro-Enviro Centre to showcase sustainable farming practices
A new agro-enviro centre near Neepawa has received 9000 from the Sustainable Development Innovations Fund to start up activities. Agriculture Minister Harry J. Enns and Environment Minister Glen Cummings announced plans to educate visitors on sustainable farming, crop production methods, and environmental demonstrations, with post-opening user fees supporting rural development and the centre’s operations. Dr. Bollman of Statistics Canada will speak at a luncheon and seminar on human capital in agriculture, highlighting regional economic health and opportunities in the Parkland Southwest.
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Sustainable Development Innovations Fund
SDIF
Harry J. Enns
Neepawa
Glen Cummings
Parkland Southwest
Bollman
Dr. Bollman
Statistics Canada
Ottawa
Moline
Manitoba
University of Manitoba
University of Toronto
Rivendell Hosts Manitoba X Country Ski Races Weekend
Rivendell X-Country Ski Club to host the 1997 Manitoba X-Country Ski Races on February 8 and 9. Classic Race Saturday and Free Technique on Sunday, open to skiers aged 25 and older. Banquet after the Classic Race at Church Caffè near Shellmouth and Assiniboine Provincial Park. pre registration due January 25 with contact Tim Wendell or Isabel Wendell and Ken Frieze. Trails run 25 km of groomed, varying loops along the Assiniboine Valley, suitable for all levels with ample hills for experts.
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Rivendell
Church Caffe
Shellmouth
Asessippi
Tim
Isabel Wendell
X-Country Ski Club
Ken Frieze
X-Country Ski Manitoba
Assiniboine Valley
Manitoba youths damage hydro pole lights and MTS gear
Manitoba Crime Stoppers and Russell RCMP seek help for an October 31 1996 incident in Inglis where youths rocked a guide and anchor on a hydro pole causing wires to short and fall. Extensive damage estimated at 8546.13 dollars. crime stoppers may pay up to 2000 dollars for information leading to an arrest. Call 1 800 782 8477.
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Manitoba
Russell Rcmp
Inglis
Winnipeg
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