CFIB pushes for small business boost to cut unemployment
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business delivered a grassroots message to Finance Minister Marc Lalonde urging policy changes to spur small and medium enterprises. CFIB cites 150000 new firms last year and predicts 200000 more could start with lower rates, arguing reforms like allow self directed RRSPs to invest in private companies could unlock at least 1 billion for job creation.
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W. Roger Worth
Canadian ‘Federation of Independent Business
Marc Lalonde
Federation
Lalonde
John Bulloch
Couny
CFIB
Patricia Johnston
Johnston
Treasury
Bulloch
Ottawa
Senator Everett Calls for an Elected Canadian Senate
Manitoba Senator Douglas Everett urged replacing the appointed chamber with an elected body to better reflect regional interests. He contrasted Canada with the American system, noting Rhode Island and California have two senators each, despite population differences, and argued for a more responsive, national focus in Senate proceedings.
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Senate Chamber
Manitoba
Douglas Everett
Doug
Canadian Senate
Rhode Island
California
Daily
Everett
Manitoban
Duff Roblin
Glossary of Financial Planning Terms
Basic definitions include bid and asked prices as quotation points for stocks and the concept of blue chip companies. It covers capital gain or loss, cash surrender value of life policies, common stock and voting rights, jointly owned marital property, and convertible securities.
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Ings
PFRA Pasture Space Opens as Beef Herds Grow
Manitoba cattle producers are urged to register for PFRA pastures this summer as many beef herds sign up for stabilization. Extra space is available across Manitoba, especially in western regions, on a first come basis with preference to Manitoba producers. Contact PFRA headquarters or Dauphin office by mail or telephone to secure a place.
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Manitoba Beef Stabilization Plan
Manitoba
PFRA
Manittba
Nypucmuos
Federal Building
Dauphin
Rzn
Tax rebate on family farms approved by cabinet
Finance Minister Vic Schroeder announced cabinet approval of a tax rebate program starting with 1962 for farm sales. The plan offers farmers a rebate on provincial capital gains tax up to a maximum of 100000 in taxable capital land, with rebates processed after Ottawa verification and then claimed from Manitoba Finance.
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Vic Schroeder
Ottawa
Manitoba Department of Finance
Alberta High School Testing Debate Reaches Provinces
A reader notes province wide departmental exams for high schoolers sparked debate across Alberta. Critics warn not all schools assure literacy, while supporters cite post secondary use and selective advantages. Notable views span Stettler, Carstairs, Bow Island with concerns about budget, family background, and practical purpose.
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Alberta
Goa
Wainwright Star-Chronicle
Gazette of
St. Albert
Kilgore
Kizy
Johnny
Stettler Independent
Carstairs
Community Press
Purty Board of Education
Bow Island
Early 1900s town notes mix business openings and events
The clipping records various local happenings from January 1905 to January 1908 including Thomas Allen starting a plant business with Frost and Woods. Maynes Bros opening a Harrowby store with dry goods and lumber. Hargreaves and Hamstock preparing to open a general store. prize winners at a costume event. BPO Elks Lodge officer installations. 1942 Russell births, deaths, and a new fire truck. a January 18 baptism. a 68th wedding anniversary. and local residents visiting Milwaukee.
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Thos. Allen
Frost and Wood
Maynes Bros
Harrowby
Russell
Royal visit hints and cookies stir Australian spoof
In Dave Haynes Free Press column the Royal party Prince Charles Princess Diana and Prince William are said to stay at a distant farm near Woolamaloo Australia. A joke challenge invites readers to say the name three times fast for cookies with a quip about Aussie mischief. The piece notes papers reprinting English scandal material and mocks royal nicknames and gossip.
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Dave Haynes
Prince Charles
Diana
William
Woomarooma
Prince Charlie
Princess di
Wee Willie
Princeling
Prince Andrew
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Ruscol
Main Street
Canada
United States
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton
Chaloner
Mao
Tim
Peter Warren
Senate ‘Committee
Harry L. Mart
Fred McGuinness
David Dunn
D.E. Boulton
Alfred Clee
T He Russell Horticultural Society
Geo. Lawrence
Silverton
Hargreaves
Hamstock
Fancy
J.A. Chittick
B. Shewfelt
Norman Chenoweth
George Bell
Me. E. ‘A Hlteria
Mes Schentwath Ack ‘Young
Ben Shewfelt
J. Cartier
Ms. Paget
B.P.O. Elks Lodge No
W.E. Fenton
Heddle Peddie
Regina
Fred Wright
Maurice Christie
Jim Newell
Ernie Yoxall
George Smellie
WS. Zwicker
Margaret Grace
RG. Ledingham
Charles F. Bowles
Garth Woods
Garth Neve
Wayne Johnston
Dale McLean
Mac Johnson
Lloyd Rogers
Eugene Fleury
Stan Fleury
Albert Cook
Ricky Maymer
Jack Tanner
Ruswell
Jim Klassen
Brian
Safes
Marshall Glasman
Evie Esplen
Bil Smart
Milwaukee, Wis
Reggies
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