Tax policy debate affects border towns in Manitoba
Dale Brown of Dale's of Russell and Border Towns for Fair Taxation pressed Manitoba minister Manness on sales tax differences with Saskatchewan. The group warned such gaps hinder border towns from growth while Manness seeks a costless solution, noting a potential Manitoba grant system or general relief and awaiting Saskatchewan's budget as a possible lever.
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Saskatchewan
Border Towns
Manitoba
Manness
RM of
Russell
Derkach
Grant Devine
Canola Industry Faces Subsidy Clash and Plant Shuts Down
Leaders warn a subsidy war between the United States and the European Community depresses profits for Canadian canola products. The discussion highlights the need to boost seed oil and meal value, breed higher yielding disease resistant varieties, and manage plant maintenance at Harrowby while Altona and Lethbridge plants run at reduced capacity. A Winnipeg meeting with farmers, industry, and government officials was planned to debate canola marketing.
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Japan
Braun
United States
Harrowby
Altona
Lethbridge
Sexsmith
Alberta
Winnipeg
Manitoba English Only Proposal Sparks Referendum Call
Dennis A. Epps of the Confederation of Regions urges Manitoba to declare English as the sole official language. He criticizes government spending on bilingualism and MPs and Senators abroad, proposing use of the notwithstanding clause to avoid Supreme Court review and calling for a public referendum and MPs contact days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Wilson
M.p.s
U.S.A
Manitoba
Supreme Court
Quebec
M.P
Mps
Dennis A. Epps
Confederation of Regions
Feny 1Tall School Board approves over five million budget
The board, with trustee Bartram absent, approves a budget exceeding five million dollars for 1990 91 and considers cuts and reallocations. Several motions address secretaries courses, bus mileage, Rossburn enrollment, and urban rural school sharing. Additional funds of 19000 for Major Pratt and 33440 for Inglis optics were approved, with discussions on education plans and distance learning.
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Feny 1Tall
Bartram
Pratt
Rossburn
Walchuk
Boscher
Macisaac
Nakonechny
Bradshaw
Shellmouth
Boulton
Russell
Kreshewski
R.M
Clement
Pelly Trail School Division Holds Planning Session
The Board of Trustees and school administrators held a one day planning session on Monday February 19 to review current strengths and areas for improvement. Participants from diverse homes focused on maintaining educational opportunities and setting future priorities including parental involvement, environmental education, and potential fine arts programs. Recommendations will be folded into the budget planning process for follow up later in the year.
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Boscher
Russell
Clement
Bradshaw
MacIsaac
Nakonechny
Miller
Liske
Andrews
Rossburn
Maclaac
Goletz
Rossbur
Lew of Transportation
Dept. of Highways
Inglis
Drul
Macfarlane
Frm Gordon
Bea Holovach
Russell School
Derkach
Minister of Education
M.A.T
Boundry S.D
Radac Binscarth
Pelly Trail
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Dale Brown
Dale's of
Wes
Cst
Laurie
Russell Rcmp
Jamie Wagner
Chad Preston
Travis Glasman
Tina Cote
Main Street
Derek Pelletier
Langenburg
Lonsberry
Ome
Western Canada
Anada Centre
Regina
Unities
Canada
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