Change in quota acreage quality by Canada Wheat Board
The Canadian Wheat Board adjusts quota policy as wheat types grade Canada Feed this year. Wheat graded Canada Feed must be delivered under quota acres assigned to Canada West red spring. Farmers with durum, soft white spring, winter, or unlicensed varieties outside contract now see quota acres moved to Canada Western red spring without counting toward acreage amendments.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Canada
Wheat Board
Chamber of Commerce surveys tourist impact of Lake of the Prairies
Russell merchants to survey local businesses on tourist dollars from fishermen at the September 25 Chamber meeting. Swain and Kilkenny spoke to Fisheries Branch managers on hatchery needs and possible extra license fees to fund hatcheries. Daymon Guillas Dale Scott and Bob Schwalm to conduct surveys. Fort Ellice site restoration discussed. Asessippi restoration favored for now. Tan Butler introduced Children’s Aid Society worker focusing on preserving the family unit amid abuse investigations.
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Tari Swan Askea
Russell
Swain
Kilkenny
Russell Merchants
Lake of the Prairies
Daymon Guillas
Dale Scott
Bob Schwalm
Culture, Heritage and Recreation
Fort Ellice
Asessippi
Spencer Reavie
Tan Butler
Children’s Aid Society
Russell Area
Butler
Gas price war rumors stir Russell area markets
Prices at Shoal Lake Hammota and nearby towns run over three cents cheaper than Russell stations with Virden Birtle Langenburg Roblin Dauphin all lower. Roblin cites a gas war as the cause while a Gulf Canada rep says markets set prices. Industry figures note commissions shield retailers during wars. Local chamber notes include tourism funding issues and planning for a permanent tourist booth.
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Shoal Lake
Hammota
Russell
Virden
Birtle
Langenburg
Roblin
Dauphin
Russel
Swan River
Gulf Canada
Toronto
Unseasonal Snow Hits Russell in Early September
Residents awoke to a wintery Russell scene with 12 centimetres of snow, the heaviest in the Parkland region. Environment Canada linked the fall to a system moving northeast from Saskatchewan. Officials warned against high speeds as crews cleared Highways 16 and 6. locals note the last comparable snowfall occurred in 1965.
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Russell
Environment Canada
Dauphin
Saskatchewan
Department of High ‘Ways
Old age security pensions rise in October
Health minister Jake Epp announced increases to Federal Old Age Security GIS and Spouse’s Allowance to align with the cost of living. OAS rises to 2.94 per month for Oct through Dec. GIS maximums up for singles and couples. Spouse’s Allowance for 60 to 64-year-olds widowed or married to GIS recipients expands.
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Jake Epp
Canada
Office of Health and Welfare Canada
Town Council Agrees to Seek Road Grader Purchase
Russell town council discussed pricing for a road grader at a Sept 26 meeting. Foreman Walter Scwaluk reported talks with dealers and rough costs for a used unit. Council will decide between buying or renting and instructed Scwaluk to begin negotiations.
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Russell
Walter Scwaluk
Shwaluk
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Travel Manitooa
Winnipeg
Canamax Resources Inc
Department of Energy Land Mines
Manitoba
Russell Lions Club
Lions Club
Eri DeGraff
Neepawa Ducks Unlimited
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MacIsaac
Board of Revision
Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health
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