Harvest crunch eases as combines swing into full field use
Farmers face an unsettled yield outlook with only about fifteen percent of canola and grain stored. Mervin Magnowski notes strong demand for custom combine crews and high used equipment sales. Otto Penner cites 60 percent crop insurance, GRIP payments slow, and costs around $20 per acre to grow grain. He warns that low cash flow and weather strain PMU operations, though a five year plan could break even with careful management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Otto Penner
PMU
Mulroney warns No vote could end Canada in Sherbrooke
In Sherbrooke Quebec on Monday Brian Mulroney stated that a No vote in the October 26 referendum would be the beginning of the end of Canada adding there is no third option. He warned that a No would be interpreted as decisively against unity. Joe Clark countered saying the government will finalize the national unit package text before the vote. A Royal Bank study cited disunity costs and unemployment projections if Quebec secedes noting potential currency division and economic strain across Canada. The report emphasizes reliance on trade and potential shifts in relations with trading partners if the country breaks apart.
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Joan Btassot
Brian Mulroney
Sherbrooke
Que
Canada
Joe Clark
Mulroney
Charlottetown
Royal Bank
French Provisions in Constitution by Jean Eliasson
The column summaries French provisions in a preliminary document. It discusses a double majority for bills affecting French language or culture, Senate rules to protect Francophones, and a requirement for Francophone declarations by entering Senators. It also notes a proposed increase of the House of Commons to 397 seats as part of Senate reform and redistribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Eliasson
House of Commons
Senate
Bar of
Quebec
Emergency drivers urge motorists to yield to emergency vehicles
Reader urges compliance with laws requiring vehicles to yield the right of way to police and ambulance. He cites the penalty of 66 dollars and two demerit points and warns that blocking emergency routes endangers lives and can cause serious injury or death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Eliasson
Bruce Petry
Enviroment a big issue in Russell waste site discussion
Environment Canada now controls municipal dumping grounds with strict regulation. Inspectors visit biweekly and can shut sites, forcing haulage up to thirty miles. Russell and neighboring RM areas erect gates and hire enforcement, with designated zones for tires cans metal and a compost area. Recycling efforts totaled 65 boxes on three collection days, showing potential. Councillor Ron Blaylock warns trespassers will be charged and the site could be lost if rules are ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Environment Canada
Russell
RM of
Silver Creek
Ron Blaylock
Heritage CPR Station Declared National Heritage Site
Minnedosa residents learn the CPR Station is designated under the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act. A Heritage Statement for Minnedosa Station is being drafted, aiming to preserve the historic building for future generations amid protective legislation. The move reflects national efforts to safeguard heritage railway stations across Canada.
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CPR
Minnedosa
Currah
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of ‘Canada
Canada
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Mother
Mervin Magnowski
Mervin
Clement
Penner
Roblin
Shell
Merv Safronetz
Safronetz
Crisis Network
Four-Town Journal
Community Farm Crisis Network
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Langenburg
Vssible
Neepawa Press
Neepawa and District
Disabled Persons ‘Association
Langford
Rosedale
Lansdowne
Herb Osmond
Disabled Persons Associaton
Osmond
Echo
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