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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1985
Page
1
The first annual turkey promotion titled Turkey in March Why Not launched with a presentation to Manitoba Lieutenant-Governor Pearl McGonigal. Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski, also a turkey producer, awarded a golden Toasted Manitoba Turkey to Her Honor marking a month long push to urge consumers to think about buy and eat turkey in March.
Manitoba Finance Minister Vic Schroeder unveiled a restrained budget with limited tax increases aimed at reducing a projected 1985-86 deficit of 496.2 million dollars. Fuel taxes rise April 1, smokings rise April 28, water rents climb, and an investment tax credit remains. Officials stress no sales tax hike and defend the deficit as economy cautiously recovering.
Bill Emerson of the Liquor Control Commission announced six percent increases on beer and draught across Manitoba. A 12 pack rises from 9.50 to 10, six packs to 4.85 from 4.50, a case of 24 to 19.35 from 18.35, and canned six packs to 5.25 from 4.95. Draught price to hotels climbs with half keg at 78.30 from 72.31, while hotel markup remains at their discretion. Economy and premium brands will both rise, affecting Carling's Black Label, Frontier, Labrador Classic, and Molson’s Lowenbrau.
Russell and Area Pool Committee will study indoor and outdoor options for a community pool. A final choice will be made after information is gathered, with hopes of operational status next summer. fundraising will begin with a town and area canvass, overseen by a community committee. Anyone wishing to join can contact Kerry Huff.
The Red Cross plans to raise 1 708 200 to support humanitarian efforts for Manitobans in 198. It notes 250 000 Manitobans benefit from Red Cross services and cites 67 597 units of blood supplied to hospitals. The campaign highlights Water Safety Sickroom Equipment Loan Fire Victims Youth Services Tracing and Reunion and Assistance International and Domestic sales at Creations boutique.
Manitoba Pool Elevator manager Rick Hamilton and Blanco representative Ken Kennedy donate 67.94 to Joan Clement for Russell area 4-H Clubs. Prizes will honor Top Record Book in Russell Beet Russell Golden Sallopers and Russell Happy Helpers with write ups in the Russell Banner after awards at Fat Stock Show Russell Achievement and Russell Pony Show. The Community Partners program funds the gift from Treflan sales at the local pool elevator.
Culture minister Kostyra announced steps to extend Manitoba video tape classification to home-use materials. Four categories will guide consumer awareness and industry standards, with July 1 1985 as the target implementation date and low consumer costs. The move aims to protect families while aligning with federal enforcement efforts and public education initiatives. Uruski meanwhile unveils a Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation interest-rate relief program to eight percent for the current year, totaling 16 million to assist up to 4000 farmers, including many young producers.
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