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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 29, 1985
Page
1
The budget raises excise taxes on alcohol and tobacco, ends many exemptions including soft drinks and personal items, and expands federal sales taxes. It imposes new surcharges, cuts family allowances and old age security increases, limits RRSP rules, and sells Crown firms to reduce the deficit.
The Russell Fair and Races runs June 8 and 9 with harness racing post time 9:00 p.m. Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Sunday. The program includes a H Light Horse Show, pancake breakfast, parade at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, cattle judging at 1:30 p.m., midway exhibits, and a pig mud wrestling event Sunday at noon. Community groups operate food booths and beer gardens.
Transportation Minister John Plohman designates May 28 to 31 as National Transportation Week in Manitoba. He notes the sector’s vital role in the province’s economy and cites $213 million in federal sub agreements for rail and air facility upgrades, railcar testing, a railbus trial, boxcar rehab, studies, and Churchill Port expansion as part of a five year program.
Amendments to the Community Day Care Standards Act introduce swifter government action when safety is in question. The changes strengthen licensing, clarify the preschool versus private school distinction, and expand powers for information gathering and court injunctions. The minister stresses parent involvement and partnership as the core of quality day care in Manitoba.
Minister Larry Desjardins announced 1,660,300 in lottery revenues will be approved for amateur sport development in 1985-86 in Manitoba. The funds maintain support for provincial and regional sport associations to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles among Manitobans, directed at volunteers at local and regional levels.
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