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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 05, 1982
Page
11
Environment Minister Jay Cowan asks the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission to hold public hearings on mosquito control programs. The inquiry will assess environmental risks of current methods and alternatives, inviting expert input and public concerns.
A.R. Adam announced a one-year appointment for a new Municipal Board starting May 1. Appointees include G.H. Bates Neepawa. Gunnar Helgason River ton. W.J. Hicks Leaf Rapids. Ray Howard Birtle. H. Jany Keenan Winnipeg. Joyce Lawson Anola. Everett Leader Portage la Prairie. Dr. Meir Serfaty Brandon. Roger Smith Ste. Anne. A.H. Tucker Pierson. E.0. Walterson Beauseour. John Aethim remains chairman. The board handles appeals on assessment and planning, hearings on boundary changes, and approval of municipal borrowing.
Edmonton Oilers figure in a debate over federal monetary policy. MacEachen says generally favorable response to the policies, while local impressions differ. The high-value figure Pete Polkington is noted in contrast to the fella with vast wealth.
Manitoba increases the gas tax by 0.2 cents per litre effective May 1, lifting the total provincial tax to 0.64 per litre. Finance Minister Vic Schroeder notes the rate remains 20 percent of pre tax pump price, while the change reflects crude oil price shifts and affects federal 9 percent tax as well.
The new schedule raises fuel taxes across multiple categories. Gasoline and purple diesel for stationary engines and off‑highway equipment rise by 1 cent per litre, propane for stationary engines and off‑highway use up 1 cent, on high way diesel ends at 6.7 cents per litre with a 2 cent increase, locomotive fuel and commercial heating see small bumps, while commercial heating oil bunker and on highway propane rates remain largely unchanged.
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