Manitoba Legislature Advances Mining Venture in Flin Flon State of Industry
Wally McKenzie reports from the Legislature noting a new joint mining venture at Flin Flon as Manitoba’s industry reaches a peak. Crail cites 39 in 1978 1979, 63 000 jobs up 9 000 from 1977, manufacturing investments up 60, private investment over 1.4 billion in 1979, tourism at 374 million, personal income rising to 8.5 in 1979, and farm cash receipts up 16.1. Finance Minister Craik forecasts 2 percent real growth for Manitoba with a push for gasohol tax exemptions, and a government budget aimed at efficiency and reduced public sector GNP share. A regional sports conference in Parkland is scheduled for June 4 Roblin Fire Hall with registrations due May 30 1980.
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Flin Flon
Manitoba
Crail
Canada
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Craik
Recreation Round-up from Russell Community
Recreation Round-up by Cliff Zimmer lists staff and volunteers for local sports and community projects. The piece notes goals for funding to meet a government grant and outlines planned wage increases in rural building construction effective July 1 1900, with rate hikes varying by region.
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Cliff Zimmer
Kan Miiteee
Rural Construction Wages Board
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Pas
4Th Parallel
Unattended tots in cars deemed hazardous
Health Minister Bud Sherman warns against leaving young children in parked cars even briefly. In direct sun with outdoor heat around 27 C, car interiors can reach 42 C in 15 minutes and nearly 45 C in 45 minutes, risking heat stroke or death for infants and toddlers due to fluid loss and dehydration.
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Bud Sherman
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Wally McKenzie, M.L.A. Rodin
Aas
Regina
Parkland
Roblin Fire Hall
Russell
M Boucher
Wendy Tibbatts
Ed Thom
Mike Totte
Gary Gordon
Evy Wishart
Mac Dundas
Lyle ‘Schwaim
Agricultural Society
Les Clarke
iNew Construction
Ed Hiebert
Russell, Man
Clement's Farm
Sheen
McGregor
Russell Agricultural Society
Corneil Chamber
Entertainment
Courttry