Mixed Crow conference feedback in Winnipeg 1982
The report outlines a seven meeting process chaired by Gilson on Western Grain Transportation. It notes strong government railways and agricultural participation, a February 8 policy basis, and broad buy in while warning not all items reached consensus. Recommendations include a fixed annual Crow Benefit of 844.1 million, hopper car purchases through 1986, branch line rehab to 1901, an agriculture adjustment fund starting 1983-84, and substantial future inflation cost sharing by the government.
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Winnipeg
Gilson
Canada
Farmers split on Gilson report on grain freight
Local farmers and co operatives comment on CP Rail and the Gilson report. Delegates oppose direct payments to farmers of the 44.1 million Crow Benefit. Producers would pay up to 3 percent more for grain transport starting 1983 4 with gradual increases to 44 percent by 1965.
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CP Rail
Gil- 00
Clay Gilson
Manitoba
Gilson
Prairie Pools
Co-operative
Knights of Columbus tops for blood donors
The Russell Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic on July 9 ran 6.5 hours with 882 accepted donors from 350 applicants. Pat Boscher praised local cooperation. awards will honor Inglis for community, Knights of Columbus for service group, and Parkway Coop for business donations.
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Knights of Columbus
Terrie Petz
Russell Branch
Red Cross
The
Russell
Pat Boscher
Cmmunity
Service Group
Bisiness
Hood
Border towns face slow revival amid mining hopes
Saskatchewan towns like MacNutt face population decline and weak appeal for youth despite a new Saskatchewan Pool elevator aiding some business. Langenburg hopes CSP Foods and potential mines stabilize the economy, while Churchbridge plans an industrial park, reservoir expansion, and new hotel to attract investment as mine layoffs persist.
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Saskatchewan Poollevator
MacNutt
Little 1
Tkatchuk
Saskatchewan
Bredenburg
Canada
Judy Russia
Langenburg
CSP Foods Ltd
Cra
Paul Hovisko
CSP Foods Ld
McAuley
Hovrisko
Harvey Sweinbjorson
Sweinbjorson
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Judy Russ
Wallace Fraser
Fraser
Donald Werle
Langentonnes
Gary Clarke
Spy Hill
George McCrindle
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Lorne Boulton
Birtle
Inglis
Paul Hovrisko
CSP Foods
Atchewan
Bry
George Tkatchuk
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