Western premiers push Ottawa for 400 million Mad Cow aid
After a May 20 Mad Cow discovery in Alberta and U S border closures the four western premiers urged a 400 million federal aid plan with 90 percent Ottawa funding. Ottawa offered 190 million plus 40 percent provincial share totaling 320 million to restart Manitoba cattle движ. Manitoba initially resisted but accepted the funding terms with 46 million provincial and federal split. Manitoba accounts for about 10 percent of national beef, with Ottawa covering 28 million and Manitoba 18 million.
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Alberta
U.S
Manitoba
Rosann Wowchuk
Federal Ag
Lyle Vaneliet
Wowchuk
Ottawa
Series of thefts and incidents reported in Russell area
In Russell region, a green 1979 Yamaha dirt bike disappeared from a yard around May 28. A black 16.5 inch Ironhorse Desperado and a purple Vagabond Hurricane with trim damage were stolen from another Russell yard. Additional thefts include diesel from trucks on a Russell area farm, wood from a residence, and more. Police logged several charges including open liquor and impaired driving, a missing youth later found, and a vehicle rollover with minor injuries on Agricore Road.
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Russell
I's
Paice
Sth
Russell Area
Rossburn
Memorial Avenue
Binscarth
Danny Galatiuk
Inglis
Saskatchewan Doctors Pay Deal Aims At Retention Push
Association president Dr. Yee Yelland says the agreement adds 20 million to a program for doctor retention, framing the settlement as solid for physician recruitment and improved patient care. He notes health care as a top public service and calls the bargain fair to taxpayers while supporting high quality services.
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Association
Yee Yelland
Saskatchewan
Treasury
Swan River MP Inky Mark opens Russell Street office
Inky Mark opens a new constituency support office on Russell's Main Street in Swan River Marquette. The Russell office joins eight other offices to provide local service so constituents need not travel two hours for help. It will be open Wednesdays 9 am to 5 pm.
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Swan River Marquette
Inky Mark
M.P
Russell
Mark
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Prairie Mountain Rcmp
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Ing
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Foxwarren
Russellbanner.com
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