Legion Auxiliary Annual Report 1980
The Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 158 records ten meetings with an average attendance of 11. It distributed birthday and Christmas gifts to adopted veterans at Brandon and Deer Lodge hospitals, delivered gifts to World War I veterans, shut ins, and senior members, and awarded $100 bursaries to Barbara Collins and Mary Shaw. It sent campers Cathy Petz and Tracy Lazaruk to Peace Garden Athletic Camp, canvassed the Salvation Army for $500.48, and notes 39 paid members with long-time member Mrs Meadows deceased in February 1980. Mae Glasman Sek.
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Olch
Mike Cochrane
Brandon
Joseph Paulin
Deer Lodge Hospital
Barbara Collins
Mary Shaw
Peace Garden
Cathy Petz
Tracy Lazaruk
Salvation Army
Auxiliary
Manitoba crop insurance to pay record 1980 claims
Manitoba farmers will receive more than 90 million for crop losses in 1980, announced by Agriculture Minister Jim Downey. The payout may be the highest ever but is less than earlier projections due to harvest timing. The Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation holds about 36.1 million in reserve. the province and federal governments cover the rest.
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Manitoba
Jim Downey
M. Downey
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
MCIC
Downey
Crop Insurance Corporation
Wheat Board advisory committee report
The Wheat Board Advisory Committee met January 9, 1981 with eleven advisory members four commissioners and senior Wheat Board and Grain Transportation office staff. They reported similar total producer deliveries and exports to last year and stable prices. Weather and world supply suggest a reasonably good price year. quota levels vary to meet exports. The board assured grain movement by July 31, 1961 and transportation should improve after holiday slowdowns. A sub committee meeting with the Canadian Livestock Feed Board was summarized as ongoing negotiations on feed grain policy. More hopper cars are entering service weekly. Final Payment discussions stressed farmer ownership of funds and no subsidization. Prince Rupert Terminal status and surge capacity were discussed. much time covered proposed Market District meetings: Miami February 17 and Dauphin February 19. Next meeting February 6, 1981.
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Wheat Board
Grain Transportation Office
Canadian Livestock Feed Board
Prince Rupert
Miami
Dauphin
Downey Announces Revised Crop Insurance Regulations Manitoba
Agriculture Minister Jim Downey reported provincial approval of revised crop insurance rules to boost coverage and cut premiums for Manitoba farmers. Utility wheat gains separate coverage with higher guarantees. sunflower, sugar beet, and potato values rise. broader boosts for barley, fall rye, flax, and field peas. Hail premium reductions apply to potatoes and forage crops, with coverage also expanded for low productivity soils. Local crop insurance agents will provide details.
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Jim Downey
Manitoba
Downey
Reggies Parliament Debates Motion of Regret
A parliamentary body considers a motion of regret aimed at Reggies. The debate centers on the figure’s legacy, with critics arguing his influence offered little more than flashy rhetoric. Supporters emphasize cultural impact despite controversy.
4-H News Silverton Meets and Name Change
The Silverton 4-H club held its third meeting December 8 at the town annex with a film titled Six Senses. Members discussed curling and ear tagging, and a club report by Lori Ann Luba. The Silverton Nifty Need Jers renamed to the Silverton Up and Downs and planned a December 6 Christmas party at the Silverton Hall with gifts and entertainment led by Grant Hackman. Louise Vereard Dufrat died last Sunday at Russell District Hospital. Lori Keating returned to Ryerson College in Toronto last Wednesday.
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Town Annex
Inglis
Silverton
Alwyn Derkatchs
Silverton Hall
Grant Hackman
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