Rural gas co op plans push for industry draw
Rural Manitoban leaders press for natural gas driven co operatives to lure industry. Keith Arthur notes gas enables precise control and cheap energy, with installations costing up to 3800 for homes and 5000 for hog operations. Government and crown support, plus Manitoba Hydro billing, underpins a 775 mile network to 10 municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Arthur
Public Utilities Board
West Central Gas Co-op
Manitoba Hydro
Cenra Gas
Manitoba Hydrogas
Gladstone
Federal aid plan backs Alberta grain farmers benefits
Hardeman and Lund outline a one page program delivering Alberta producers 4.29 per arable acre and a $20 million credit for all risk crop insurance. About 40 000 producers expected to benefit as $2 million boosts water pumping and a $1.6 million save via lowered fees. Ottawa expected to fund 80 percent share. $745 million arises from surplus funds and unused October farm aid.
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Hardeman
Ontario
Canada
Alberta
Lund
Ottawa
Feds
Veterans Affairs coverage dispute over Viagra and Proscar
The Brandon Sun reports a Canadian veteran and his granddaughter criticize Veterans Affairs for denying coverage of Proscar while approving Viagra for up to 1000 veterans. They argue Viagra should aid the 84 year old, noting Proscar caused dizziness and imposes a cost burden, and that VA policies favor younger veterans.
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Vy Terrie Welwood
Department of Veterans Affairs
Lorne Jessop
Veterans Affairs Canada
Renee Jessop
Annot Bear
The
Brandon Sun
Janice Summerby
Veterans Affairs
Department
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Rossburn
Shirley Kalyniuk
Silver Creek
Jack Kostiak
Murray
Clearsky
Waywayseecappo
Vince Leland
Morley Butler
Birtle
Manitoba
States
Russell Area
Peratures
Amix
Pats
WeatherTec Services Inc
Armix
Ssun
Cloud
Pam
Sathortec.mb.ca
Acatherec Series Inc
Roblin
Lazare Birtle
Grandview
Jessop
Renee
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