Manitoba Price Hikes Hit Liquor Fuel and Taxes
Manitoba outlines a $29 million program to reduce MACC loan rates plus expanded operating loans for farmers. Liquor prices rise May 4 with beer 19 cents a dozen and wine 35 cents per 750 ml, later beer up 4 cents a dozen and wine +20 cents per bottle. Hydro rates up 4.5 percent from April 1, payroll tax climbs for large payrolls, fuel tax increases for diesel, home registration costs rise May 15, trust companies taxed at 3 percent from July 1, and $210 million added to social services and health funding.
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Saskatchewan budget may reshape sales tax exemptions
The Chamber of Commerce president in Langenburg Saskatchewan notes Manitoba's tax rise could affect business here. He doubts Saskatche wan will keep exemptions, citing a deficit over 1 billion and a spring budget that may raise taxes or alter exemptions. He also cites gasoline tax affecting activity and warns changes for consumers are possible.
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Saskatchewan
Chamber of Commerce
Langenburg
Russel
Manitoba
Bob Reitenbach
Manitoba farm relief measures praised by MACC leader
MACC officials say positive steps for about ten percent of farmers. MLA Len Derkach urges low or interest-free operating loans for all farmers as talks with the agriculture minister continue. He warns Kostyra's measures may not aid rural Manitoba.
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MAC
Federal Farm Credit Corporation
FFCC
MACC
Len Derkach
Roblin Russell
Kostyra
Manitoba
Busy week in Marchwell district with festival and meets
The Marchwell district reports a busy week with a Russell Music Festival and Organ and Vocal classes. Students Dana Mushumanski Raylene Lesia Susan Cochrane and Jane Klimack competed, Barbara Cochrane accompanied, and visiting Brandon University students practiced teaching in Rossburn. The district mourns Hugh Finlay in Victoria BC. The 4 H Club hosted a public speaking event with eight winners advancing to a regional meet in Russell on April 11. Several residents enjoyed visits, an Irish Stew Supper, and curling activities with the Farmers Bonspiel in Russell ongoing.
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Russell
Dana
Raylene
Lesia
Kelly Mushumanski
Susan Cochrane
Jane Klimack
Barbara Cochrane
David Dunn
Donnie
Hugh Finlay
Victoria
Silverton Willing Workers 4H
Grant Boryskavich
Melanie
Boryskavich
Silverton
Dana Danielson
Binscorth
Ettes
Grace Ferguson
Emily Coulter
Marquette
Angus Coulter
Ucluelet
Murray
Fire damages home in Binscarth. extensive water use
At 6 am a fire destroyed part of a one and a half storey home in Binscarth. Fire Chief Willis said 16 Binscarth firefighters and 10 Russell firefighters fought the blaze with multiple engines. Estimated damage around 15000 and possible higher with reconstruction costs. No injuries. owner plans to convert the damaged home into a one bedroom bungalow and live with a neighbor.
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Binscarth Fire Department
Binscarth
Russell
Willis
Graham
Earl Wesselman
Drug arrest in Russell area leads to court date
RCMP report says one Russell area male was charged with possession of psilocybin with a court date pending for March 11. During March 15 to 20 officers investigated break in at St Lazare residence, vandalism at Polding Garage in Binscarth, and other incidents including hydrometer theft in RM of Boulton. Five charged with open liquor in vehicles, four with impaired driving, two with radar detectors.
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RCMP
Russell Say
Paul Cheney
St. Lazare
Polding
Binscarth
Boulton
Inglis
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