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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
11
Readers note a rising presence of cyclists in town and on highways, signaling a bicycle boom. The piece reflects on past bicycle-free streets and questions how to adapt as more riders share roadways and safety concerns emerge.
Perry Robinson notes a shift as bicycles regain favor over cars. Modern bikes offer maneuverability and light weight at reasonable prices. People seek exercise and relaxation, while rising car costs favor short trips by bicycle. The author plans to explore cycling aspects in coming weeks.
Industry minister Len Evans outlines an 83 million incentive plan for Manitoba small businesses hiring additional staff. Grants cover up to half the wages for up to three new full time positions for three months, with a $250 per man month maximum and a total up to 1000 per eligible employee. Applications run May 16 to June 16 1977 through Manpower Centres and provincial offices.
Six Manitoba delegates plus Mrs. Ruth Hurst attended the National 4-H Citizenship Seminar in Ottawa. The four day event emphasized citizenship, with discussions on rights and responsibilities and a Citizenship Court final, ending with oath recitation in French and English and Certificates of Citizenship. Delegates report the conference a resounding success and note policy allows volunteer leaders to attend nationally to boost 4-H leadership. Manitoba delegates listed: Theresa Criddle St Adolphe Cathy Turton Rapid City Kathy Da Toulon Bruce De Pape Grunthal Bev Hannibal Dauphin Cecil Robertshaw Langruth.
A one man commission will review the expropriation of a St Lazare home after highway crew damage. Opposition MLA Harry Graham described Tetrault’s 1963 purchase, two greenhouses, and later furnace of水 line flood and health hazard fears before the province expropriated land for a road and offered a total compensation.
London Ont Canada City rail brief notes introduce the F40PH passenger locomotive, 3000 horsepower, turbocharged GM diesel, four axle traction motors, and a separate AC generator for train heat. Toronto area GO Transit orders six for the Toronto region, to be built in 1978 at GM Diesel London plant, joining GO fleet of 19 units built there.
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