Prairie farmers mobilize against UGG takeover
Prairie farmers launch a grassroots protest against United Grain Growers hostile takeover. About 247 farmers sign Solemn Declarations asking the federal Competition Bureau to probe the deal for reduced competition, higher prices for grain handling and farm supplies, and lower prices received for grain. Spokesman Bob Anderson of Dugald notes broad turnout across three prairie provinces with more declarations circulating.
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United Grain Growers
Federal
Compe Ution Bureau
Bob Anderson
MacDonald Pursues PC Nomination in Dauphin Swan River
Minnedosa resident Jeff MacDonald seeks the Progressive Conservative nomination for the Dauphin Swan River riding. A home grown farmer and community volunteer, he cites farming ties, college teaching, and service as regional PC director. He advocates gun control reform, mandatory penalties for crimes, strong health care funding, and rail and road infrastructure in the riding.
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Minnedosa
Jeff MacDonald
Progressive Conservative Party
Dauphin-Swan River
Macdonald
Bor
Franklin
Minnedosa Kinsmen and the Minnedosa Golf and Curling Club
Manitoba Pool Board
University of Manitoba
Assiniboine College
Glen Findlay
Former Russell student wins Prime Minister's Award for Teaching
Russell native Dennis Kuzenko was among three teachers honored March 8 at Grant Park High School in Winnipeg with the 1997 Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence in Science Technology and Mathematics. The award was presented by Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy, and Kuzenko credited mentors Merril Kiliwnik and Harvey Ronald for shaping his approach. He stressed dedication beyond school hours and the value of personal contact with students.
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Winnipeg
Grant Park High School
Russell
Dennis Kuzenko
Grant Park
Kuzenko
Lloyd Axworthy
Canada
Ukraine
Merril Kiliwnik
Harvey Ronald
Merrill
Kunzenko
Julie
Grant Park High
Dauphin Swan River MP seeks second term
Marlene Cowling, Liberal MP for Dauphin Swan River, is seeking re election after being acclaimed as the Liberal candidate at a March 3 nomination meeting in Dauphin. She says she will campaign with a prepared team, focusing on economic growth and jobs, while stressing her Ottawa experience and strong local roots.
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Marlene Cowling
Dauphin-Swan River
Dauphin
Cowling
Dauphin - Swan River
Ottawa
Tower Hill reports possible road hazard
A complaint about an erratic driver at Lorne's Trailer Court noted the vehicle was within the limit but unsafe for conditions. Police warned the driver as they observed the hill ending by moving between parked cars on Macdonald Street. Crews had plowed the street ahead of the incident.
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Lorne's
Macdonald Street
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UGG
By Terrie Petz-Welwood
Anderson
Prairie
PC Party
Jean Charest
Kim Barkowsky
Swan River
Herrea
Liberal Party
Tower Hill
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