IMC Announces Permanent Layoff Amid Record Storage
IMC faces broad impacts as the company slows production after a strike. It stored 240000 tons, was full when actions began, and management says no further layoffs are planned though a permanent reduction is expected. Potash demand remains damp due to global inflation and a strong dollar, with slight movement in the south and a hopeful spring open market.
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Gugulyn
South
School Board hires two staff members
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pelly Trail School Division on February 22 at 1 00 p m had nine trustees present Alf Ducharme and Roy Knezacek were the staff members present The board adopted the minutes of the previous regular and a special meeting A motion to rescind a prior motion on re tendering a bus route passed The superintendent recommended hiring two staff members Terry Andres to teach Home Economics at Major Pratt from March 2 to June 20 and replacement travel costs The Honeywell Service Contract was discussed Ducharme to study an alternate service proposal by Transportation Maint enance Supervisor's at Virden on Friday February 26 1982 The next meeting is March 8 1982 at 1 00 pm Russell Figure Skating Club Parkettes were crowned Gold medalists in Gimli Manitoba and the girls thanked supporters
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Pelly Trail
Alf Ducharme
Roy Knezacek
Major Pratt Collegiate
Terry Andres
Major Pratt
Province secures Heritage Fund loan for Manitoba needs
The Alberta Heritage Fund bought a $75 million loan from the province at $99.82 per unit to yield 15.8 percent. Mr. Schroeder called the rate very favorable in Canada’s money market and tied to a Triple A rating. The fund's lending program covers Canadian jurisdictions and Manitoba’s $75 million borrowing aligns with Manitoba Hydro’s March 31 funding deadline. debentures are dated March 25.
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Alberta Heritage Fund
Schroeder
Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro
Speech Forecasts Active Role In Public Investment Plan
The address urges public investment and private joint ventures to spur economic activity. It highlights partnerships among business and labor as essential, notes Manitoba resource projects like Trout Lake Copper Mine near Flin ton, and reviews proposals such as Western Power Intertie, Manitoba Forest Resources, aluminum industry, potash resources, and Limestone Hydro station.
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Itoba Mineral Resources Limited
Trout Lake
Flinton
Western Power Intertie
Manitoba Forest Resources Limited
Pepin outlines Western rail policy goals and funding
Feb 24 1982 transport minister Jean-Luc Pepin sent a letter to Saskatchewan Premier Allan Blakeney after a Regina meeting with premiers and party leaders. He clarifies policy, detailing a $3.2 billion four year plan for Western grain transport, branch line rehab, 1280 hopper cars, and funding the Crow Rate while denying any immediate fivefold rate hike.
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Tansport
Jean-Luc Pepin
Saskatchewan
Allan Blakeney
Regina
Mr. Blakeney
Manitoba
Howard Pawley
NDP
Ed Broadbent
Alberta
Grant Notley
Government of Canada
Canada
Summer student hiring procedure under fair policy
The provincial government outlines a referral process to ensure adherence to its fair hiring policy. All summer positions eligible to a student must be identified to the Employment Services Office and referred to the position supervisor for consideration. No hiring can occur without this referral through the Services Office.
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Schroeder
Employment and Youth Services
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Honeywell
Ducharme
Virden
Russell Figure Skating ‘Club
Parkettes
Gimlon
Russell Thrift Shop
Russell and District
Thrift Shop
Anderson
Louise Becker
Lucy Zentner
Nellie Anderson
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Chicken Corral
CSP Foods, Ltd
Harrowby
Herb Schafer
Lonon Page
Pepin
Western Canada
Canadian Wheat Board