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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1985
Page
1
Andy Anstett announced another 2.2 million dollars for Main Street Manitoba projects raising total program funding to seven million since 1982. The move aims to finalize designs and begin construction in 1986 87 for 22 municipalities with 55 projects completed or underway and 20 more communities showing intent to participate.
Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski announced $14 750 in provincial grants to Northern District agricultural societies as part of a $147 450 Manitoba-wide program. Funds will finance construction and improvements for fairs exhibitions and general use. Swan River and Daupton receive $5 000 each for repairs. Other grants include Gilbert Plains Grandview $1 080 Roblin $1 060 Rossburn $150 Russell $1 050 Opasquia The Pas $880.
Federal Old Age Security pensions Guaranteed Income Supplement and Spouse's Allowance will be increased in July to match living costs. The OAS rises to 280.14 a month for Jul Aug Sep from 206.54. GSS single pensioners up to 332.93 from 308.66 and couples to 216.8 each from 190.
Carosyls House of Hair Skin and Care held a grand opening in Inglis at the former Pooley residence with ribbon cutting by Mayor Mervin Marzoff and MP Leonard Derkach. Open house drew visitors from Inglis and surrounding towns. prizes awarded for first prize perms, facial, and brush Mousse. Proprietors Sylvia Senek and Carol Halves presented with extensive background in esthetics and nursing.
Low income widows and widowers aged 60 to 64 can apply mid July for September benefits under a widened Spouse's Allowance program. Parliament approved Old Age Security Act amendments expanding eligibility beyond guarantees. About 85,000 near elderly widowed persons mainly women will qualify. max monthly allowance rises to 4857 with income deductions. Information and applications available through local Income Security Programs Office.
Manitoba faces millions in crop losses from severe grasshopper infestation with no plans for increased aid. Agriculture minister Uruski says provincial support remains level, while Alberta offers grants. Most spraying occurs in southwestern Manitoba with 9 percent of municipalities active. Weather slows hopper growth but population remains high, with peak expected late July.
Education Minister Maur een Hemphill announced private schools will receive the same per pupil increase as public schools. The block grant rises from 60 to 82 dollars per pupil, plus $315,000 for shared services and clinician support. Total cost about $1 million, a 2.4 percent rise for independent schools.
The Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba has changed its name to Society for Manitobans with Disabilities Inc. Since 1981, the International Year of the Disabled, many rehabilitation groups in Canada and beyond have re examined how they communicate with the public about their work.
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