Chamber Says Federal Sales Tax Discriminates Against Canada
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce urged the Department of Finance to revise the federal sales tax arguing it discriminates against goods made in Canada. The brief calls for clearer tax bases, fewer exemptions, centralized rulings, and broader publication of interpretations to reduce administrative costs and improve equity for exporters.
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Department of Finance
Chamber
Canada
Ber
Beach Patrol Demonstrations At Asessippi Park July 13
Manitoba Beach Patrol invites the public to Asessippi Park on Sunday July 13 from 1 pm to 6 pm for water safety demonstrations. Demonstrations cover rescue and recovery of unconscious and struggling victims using torpedo buoy paddleboard boat and without aids. A resuscitator usage and its importance will be explained.
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Manitoba
Asessippi Park
Shoal Lake Plans Centennial Police Post Exhibit
The Shoal Lake community marks 100 years since the Mounted Police Post at the lake’s south end with a July 16 exhibit in the Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily, featuring photos, artefacts, diaries, and items lent by residents and the Dobbs family, with support from museums in North Battleford and Fort McLeod. A beef barbeque follows at 7 p.m. Tickets are available.
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Mounted Police
South End
North-West Mounted Police
Shoal Lake
Frank Dobbs
Francis
Heven
B.C
North Battleford
Sask
Fort McLeod
Alta
Jenny Stevenson
Dick Smith
R.C.M.P
Don Jonas Tied to Autopac Publicity Work
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation appoints former Winnipeg Blue Bomber quarterback Don Jonas to a public relations role. His duties include promoting traffic safety to high school students across Manitoba and attending events with clubs, sports banquets, and service groups. Jonas has five years of experience teaching driver training.
Amateur Contest At Fair With Cash Prizes
Weather has been hot with rain needed for crops. A light shower fell Tuesday night and Wednesday. Entry forms for the amateur contest are available in front of the grandstand on fair days. Prizes total 170 dollars including 100 and 30 and 25 dollar top prizes plus three ten dollar awards. Entries to Dale Brown.
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Dale Brown
Silver Beach Opens Swimming Lessons Reg Cross
Silver Beach swimming lessons begin July 14 and run to July 25 under instructors Karen Smedegaard Les Mather and Theresa Stasuik. The schedule lists classes by level with times and numerous student names across senior bronze pre beginners beginner and intermediate groups, plus Polar Bear Club sessions for registered swimmers.
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Reg Cross
Silver Beach
Karen Smedegaard
Les Mather
Thersa Stasuik
Randy Abbott
Holly Keating
Ken Parasiuk
Greg Cochrane
David, Rowat
Tammy Walchuk
Barbara Stevens
Debbie Tibbatts
Allan Stefanishyn
Brent Rosnoski
Patty Senyk
Billy Thompson
Dale Robinson
Jim Kilimnik
Denise Walchuk
Allan Turchniewicz
Gloria Fingas
Jim Dunn
Gerry Kilimnik
Ken Magnowski
Dianne
Doris Olynyk
Sheryl Senko
Shannon Sewell
Bob Parasiuk
Michael Stasiuk
Brad Rowat
Petra Kostiuk
Be Erley Stevens
Wendy Tibatts
Les Mather Polar Bear Club
Tracey Smith
Richard Kieper
Julie Burgess
Flaine Lungal
Todd Demontigny Laverne Rosnoski
Shannwon Ziprick
Wanda Melnyk
Susan Lu
Charlene Keller
Tracey Rutar
Sheila Kivi
Leah Burgess
Beverley Witty
Jacqueline _ Bouvier
Carol Derkatch
Jacqueline Melnyk
Audrey Rubeniuk
Flaine Senko
Jimmy Thompson
Noella Sidoryk
Richard Doubleday
Sandra Ziptick
Shauson
Terrance Ki
Sheresa Stasiuk Polar Bear Club
Nigal Kalyniak
Douglas Careme
Tammy Sawary
Richard
Juba Lips
Bobby Kiym
Glen Zegers
Terry Konyk
Donnie Wray
Greg Lu
Barry Main
Jennifer Smith
Lynda Witty
Troy Rutar
Andrea Doubleday
Corey Senko
Gary Shwaluk
Beverley Pettit
Lori Bryant
Grant Hackman
Deanna Walchuk
Beverley Clement
Shannon Cusitar
Adeline Klimack
Wally Melnyk
Bonnie Nychuk
Kelvin Mavur
Bradley Mazur
Manitoba Telephone System issues $10 million bond sale
Three government agencies with funds available purchased a $10 million Manitoba Telephone System bond issue, dated July 2, 1975, at par. The 20-year provincially guaranteed bonds carry a 10 percent market rate, yielding the customary return for buyers while Manitoba Telephone System saves selling costs on the public market.
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Manitoba Telephone System
Trailers On Man Tour Heads Through Manitoba Rally Followed
Wally Byam Caravans toured Manitoba after a Brandon rally from June 25 to July. About 4075 Airstream owners registered for 1975 events with many joining post rally caravans. Russell hosts one caravan. Buffalo Trail reports 111 trailers. Bailey Townsend and wife of California lead the group with plans for parking at Russell Agricultural grounds and local events. Visitors expected August 14 to 18 with a program to follow.
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Wally Byam
Manitoba
Brandon
Russell
Buffalo Trail
Bailey Townsend
California
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Russell Agricultural Grounds
Harris Named General Manager of Parkway Co operative
The Parkway Co operative Limited announces the appointment of Mr RN Harris as General Manager effective July 1 after the resignation of Farr Brownlee. Harris previously led Arborg Consumers Co operative and brings wide retail co operative knowledge to Robin where he will reside with wife Isabelle and children Reita and Wade.
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Parkway Co-operative Limited
Norm} Harris
Farr Brownlee
Parkway
Harris
Arborg Consumers Co-operative
Isabelle
Reita
Wade
Robin
Grassland Project enters third summer grazing trial
The Southwest Grasslands Project in Manitoba enters its third summer with about 70 farmers touring on June 19 to learn grazing methods using tame grasses. The five year study near Oak Lake aims to maximize calf pounds per acre with a 36 day feed supply, targeting 100 cows on a half section by program end.
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Southwest Grasslands
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Jerry Gramiak
Southwest
Manitoba
Oak Lake
Gramiak
Manitoba Agriculture Department
Birthdays Set At Russell and District Personal Care Home
July 22 celebrations honor Mrs Rawlings turning 94 and Mrs McLennan and Mrs Crerar each 87. Lunch at 2:30 precedes entertainment. Visitors urged to arrive on time. Residents enjoyed picnics at Shellmouth Dam and Binscarth Pool. Gardens bloom as onion and fades please residents. Visiting hours 9 am to 9 pm.
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Russell and District
Shellmouth
Binscarth
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Russell Ready-Mix
Co-op
Russell Ready Mix
Roblif Concrete and Supply
Historical Society
Don Jonas
Mark Pettitt
Mark Keating
Jan Thompson
Louise Derkareh
Tracey Kostiuk
Debbie Ferguson
Carla Rosnoski
Marilyn Stewart
Colleen Coulter
Jodie Abbott
Camrick
Chris Dunn
Alice Cochrane
Amy Keating
Tim Stasiuk
Brenda White
Dale Sidoryk
Oak Lake Grassland Society
Bill Bell
Deloraine
Agriculture Extension Centre
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