Pawley sees potential potash mine near Russell
Premier Pas met March Ath with Russell District Chamber and local officials during a four day Parkland Region tour. Pawley said a Class A mine near Russell is possible with market commitments, and that a feasibility report could be ready by end of June with operation hoped for around 1940. He warned of broader Western agriculture woes and called for debt relief to save farms, while Chamber reps urged scrutiny of sales tax and gas subsidies affecting border towns.
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Howard Pas
Russell District
India
Russell
McCauley
Russlore
Awley
Pawley
China
John Bucklaschuk
Jim Langford
Doug MacIsaac
Sec. Treas
Wally Brad
Charlie Louch
Jim Boucher
Binscarth
Wayne Collin
Alvin Kingdon
Marshall Glasman
Wills Zimmer
Denis Trinder
Allan
Chamber of Commerce
Reavie
Manitoba Fire Funding Debate Prompts Policy Change Talk
Reavie cites a Sunday Free Press claim of doctor surplus in Manitoba while rural areas seek physicians from abroad. Mayor Jim Langford warns the fire district faces cost under current Municipal Act rules that prevent charging for fire attendance. Pawley plans to push government to restore user pay in fire services as council presses other issues before leaving for Roblin.
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Reavie
Sunday Free Press
Manitoba
Jim Langford
Langford
Westman Cable raises monthly rate to offset inflation
Westman Media Co operative will raise its basic monthly cable fee from 11.50 to more than 13. The move follows a CRTC decision citing stagnating market penetration and financial deficits. The co‑op aims to improve services and may add channels including a potential independent Canadian network.
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Westman Media Co-operative
Wester
Manitoba
Tosis
Gary Cooper
Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission
Westman
CRTC
Westman Media
Cancom
Co-Op
Coopper
Cooper
ITV
Edmonton
CBC
CTV
Pelly Trail Board Reviews MAST Fees and Trustee Roles
Pelly Trail School Board held a March 8 meeting with absent trustees Derkach and Sheesha. MAST reps Linda Macintosh and Norm Harvey outlined costs and services while trustees debated budget cuts and value. A motion to pay the 1985 MAST fee passed, amid calls for closer use of MAST resources. CSP Foods sold Safle Sunflower Salad Oil to Unico Culinar Foods. marketing starts February 22, 1985.
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Pelly Trail School Board
Derkach
Sheesha
M.A.S.7
Lindda Macintosh
Norm Harvey
Mast
Clement
Cochrane
Linda Macintosh
Macintosh
Sask
Alta
Cleament
Brandon
Pelly Trail
Education
Nakonechny
Bidochka
M.as.t
Bradshaw
Harvey
CSP Foods
Unico
Culinar Foods, Inc
Montreal
Russell weighs indoor or outdoor pool option
Public meeting in Russell with about 70 attendees debated indoor versus outdoor pool. Service clubs proposed a Junior Olympic outdoor pool costing 160000 to 180000 with 25000 to 90000 annual maintenance, while indoor pool could cost five times higher but allow year round use and potential PE program integration. Local officials and residents urged community support and clear maintenance plans before building.
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Russia
Russel
Russell
Kerry Huff
Lions
Eldon Montgomery
Bill Laing
Garnet Wilkinson
Saia
Aries
Hult
Doug Frost Hun
Roblin
Frostant
Wayne Collins
Counal
Binscarth
Joan Clement
Pelly ‘Trail
Sno! Divison
Bob Hyatt
Ellis
Ellis Clusid Baarwold
Rueel
Deloraine
Delo- Sito
Lion's Club
The
Elks
Hyatt Sai
Bob Ross
Ross
Jim Langford
Rusell
Pelly Trai
RLM
Langford
Wolfe
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Pawiey
Westfern
John Mitchel
Canada
Pamley Sai
Howard Pawley
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
Ray Spencer
Westman Cable T.V
Pelly Trail Board
Assoc
MTS
Province
Winnipeg
M.A.S.T. Staf
Culinar Inc
Judy
Langenburg
Russil
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