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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1981
Page
1
Manitoba announces a two stage increase to the minimum wage with 20 cent jumps on March 1 and September 1 bringing base wages to 8.35 for workers 18 and older and 2.90 for under 18. Liquor servers receive tipping recognition. The board notes CPI and industry factors and says Manitoba will have the fourth highest rate among provinces.
The Manitoba Safety Council announces George Adams of Dauphin and Harold Hopet will conduct the Farm Family Safety Course. The program aims to educate on farm safety with contact details for Dame Ave Winnipeg Man 1085 RSB 1N3 or phone 1049.
Former Municipal Review Committee visited Russell January 21 22 to hear feedback on ideas for a single provincial assessment authority. The proposal envisions city and rural Manitoba under one body modernized by computer systems with a full reassessment of all buildings including previously exempt farms. The group urged a tax base overhaul to reflect 1999 values.
Russell Town Council discussed curb, gutter, and sidewalk work for the South End of Main St at the January 22 meeting. No funds were committed. design steps were urged for submission to Winnipeg. Drainage and potential run off were noted, with costs split between the province and town.
The RM of Russell unveils new education support programs and holds an ex servicemen dinner to mark a centennial homecoming on July 16 with about four hundred veterans expected. Council approves a $1000 grant and adjourns at 10 45 p m. Re convening set for February 12 at 7 30 p m. The tax reform proposes a three farm exemption and 10 percent relief, urban residential 2 percent exemption, and 35 percent for other properties, potentially raising farm school taxes by about 50 percent while lowering town levies. The committee met January 21 with Mayor Jim Langford and Deputy Mayor Lynn Spurway present.
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