Russell Town Council Sets 1982 Tax Levels and Budget
The Russell Town Council held a regular meeting on March 25 1981 deciding 1982 tax levies. Property assessments show increases in real and personal property, with detailed levies for school division support farm and residential other property special and general municipal water street paving memorial arena and frontage rates. The 1962 Annual estimates list operating and capital expenditures for protective services transportation services fire ambulance and other departments plus debentures and surplus. A propane conversion for the garbage truck and cable TV licensing are approved. A joint supper on April 7 1982 discusses fire protection. meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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Pelly ‘Trail
Russell Town Council
RCMP
Russell Memorial Arena
Ugh Skinner
Cross-Town Motors Roblin Ltd
Westman Media Co-operative Limited
Russell
R.M
Silver Creek
Binscarth
CSP. Foods Ltd
Manitoba tourism growth and visitor spending in 1981
Mrs Smith reports Manitoba welcomed over 3 million visitors in 1981 with tourism expenditures totaling about 489 million dollars, up 13 percent from 1960. Residents spent 306 million in-province while nonresidents spent 179.3 million as marketing targets aim to attract 8 million American visitors this year. Tourism is Manitoba’s fourth largest foreign exchange earner, after manufacturing, agriculture and mining.
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Smith
Manitoba
Manitoba Credit Union System to Receive Provincial Aid
Premier Howard Pawley announced adequate funds to support and strengthen Manitoba's credit union system. Deals are to be announced April 1 following ongoing discussions with the system to bolster locally owned and controlled caisses populaires and credit unions.
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Howard Pawley
Manitoba
Caisses Populaires
Manitoba minister outlines cable and telecommunication jurisdiction
Communications Minister Len Evans told the Manitoba Broadcasters Association that the province will build and regulate telecom facilities as key resources for Manitobans. He argued federal law does not cover cable as defined by broadcasting and urged provincial control of coaxial and fibre networks owned by the Manitoba Telephone System. He emphasized protecting existing investments and sensible growth while opposing federal overreach.
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Len Evans
Manitoba Broadcasters Association Today
Evans
Receivership Sale Planned for Frank Clement & Sons Ltd
Frank Clement & Sons Ltd entered receivership by Rossburn Credit Union on March 19 1982. Bill Robertson of Coo negotiations will manage the sale of the dealership. Norris Knudtson of General Motors notes several dealers have entered receivership in the past year and cites Steinbach Melita Killarney Carman as ongoing problems. The receiver aims to conclude his work and sell the dealership as a potentially valuable community business.
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Russell
General Motors
Frank Clement & Sons
Rossburn Credit Union Ltd
Bill Robertson
C.A
Norris Knudtson
Steinbach
Melita
Killarney
Carman
Red Cross Blood Drive Seeks Donors in Russell
Red Cross calls for blood donors to meet Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario needs. A clinic will be held in Russell on July 8, 1962, aiming for 500 potential donors. Trophies will reward top contributors as organizations and areas are contacted to support the drive.
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Manitoba
Red Cross
Ontario
Russell
Russell's Economy Sees Tax Hike Threaten Local Trade
Judy Russin reports business leaders in Russell view a higher provincial sales tax as harmful to the small items market. Managers note Monday openings helped, inventories mostly unchanged, and farmers’ income tied to agriculture with weather and interest rates shaping prospects. Nearby border and Crow Rate changes would have limited effects. The community remains optimistic about continued support and a strong standard of living.
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Saskatchewan
Clement's Farm Equipment reorganizes with new shareholders
Harold Clement announces a company reorganization at Clement's Farm Equipment Ltd of Russell. Five employees become shareholders. Clement Fertilizers will operate as a separate business under Mert Perrin, while Clement's Farm Equipment 1982 Ltd will be led by Keith Newbatt. Clement retains control of both firms.
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Harold Clement
Clement's Farm Equipment Ltd
Russell
Clement Fertilizers
Clement's
Mert Perrin
Clement Farm Equipment
Keith Newbatt
Jr. Case
Yorkton
Sask
Ttis
Mr. Clement
Clement Farm Equipment (1962) Ltd
Howard Joyce
Alvin Miller
Mervin Magnowski
Brian
Manitoba Opposes Federal Plan to Abolish Crow Rate
Manitoba government denounces federal aims to end the statutory Crow Rate for grain transport. Sam Uskiw tabled reports on the impact of rate removal, including the Tyrchniewica study, to inform public discussion. The resolution warns higher grain rates would lower farm income and threaten rural jobs and elevator networks.
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Manitoba
Sam Uskiw
Tyrchniewica
University of Manitoba
Iterdepartmental
Canada's top chess win at Expogast contest
Canada’s team led by Agriculture Canada won top place at Expogast 2, the international food trade show in Luxembourg held every four years. The department helps sponsor the team and has already fielded inquiries about Canadian foods showcased at the event.
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Ning
Luxembourg
Ponsor
Canada
Department
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General Water
Memorial Arena
Fisnal
Statistics Canada
Alberta
Pay T.V. Jurisdiction
Itoba
Frank Clement & Sons Ltd
Judy Russ
By Judy Rossin
By Judy Russin
Brandon
Winnipeg
Clement
Askiw
Agriculure Canada
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