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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1989
Page
2
In a lively spring diary, the author notes junco and robin arrivals, first horned lark and bluebird sightings, and ducks at the homestead. The piece highlights bold robins, kingbirds, and brown thrashers, their nesting habits, antics, and the joy of seasonal birdwatching.
Ottawa political furors aside, the budget will pass and affect personal finances. Canadians should cut net income below the $50,000 threshold to avoid OAS or Family Allowance clawbacks, and use RRSPs, spousal plans, and debt tactics to lower taxable income. Expert advice is advised prior to major moves.
Manitoba unveils a nine point plan to curb impairment with on the spot three month loss of licence for breathalyser refusal, 30 day car impounds, limited appeals, police checks, new ALERT van, expanded stop powers, accelerated impaired driving court, hall registration liability, and a public awareness campaign to safeguard Manitobans.
Legislation by Highways and Transportation Minister Albert Driedzer introduces Bill No. 3, the Highway Traffic Amendment Act, suspending licenses for BAC over limit or breathalyzer refusal, issuing seven day permits, impounding vehicles for 30 days, tightening appeals for third offence, denying appeals during five year suspensions, and increasing fines to 1000 dollars or six months jail for failure to stop for testing.
Education Minister Len Derkach announced a 7 percent rise in provincial support for Manitoba's four universities, increasing total funding to almost 197 million dollars for 1989 90. Operating grants rise 5.9 percent, capital funding up 36 percent, with the Access Fund kept at 790 thousand dollars to improve accessibility for under represented Manitobans. The minister called for a year of discussions with universities and the UGC on future needs and reforms.
The Speech from the Throne opening the Manitoba Legislature’s second session outlines stronger environmental rules. Initiatives include full Environ ment Act implementation, Dangerous Goods handling act, ozone protection, harsher polluter penalties, tighter water monitoring, and new conservation projects funded by lotteries. It also notes an Endangered Species Act, Wildlife and Ecological Reserves Acts, and shared Canada Winnipeg centre support.
Brian White, MP for Dauphin Swan River, gave a 2727 cheque to Manitoba under the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program. The kit will boost Archie's emergency response coordination and on site first aid, aiding the volunteer fire department and noting the bus conversion to a mobile command post.
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