Premier Filmon visits Russell area for constitutional talk
Premier Gary Filmon and cabinet met in Russell for a luncheon sponsored by the Town of Russell. About 100 guests heard the premier discuss the constitutional referendum and Meech Lake reform, defending government tax records and outlining changes like replacing the distinct society clause with the Canada Clause and advocating senate reform.
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Joan Eliassix
Russell
Gary Filmon
Russell Inn
Filmon
Vern Rosnoski
Jim Langford
Len Derkach
North America
Canada
Meech Lake
Bate
Quebec
Senate
House of Commons
Beef and Barley marks 20th anniversary festival
The Beef and Barley Festival closed with exhaustion yet pride as crowd flowing events, Brad Mazur entertainment, and lively vendor participation showcased community action. Barley Barrel beer garden organized by Rheanne Gray featured a Karaoke Competition. Mike Stasiuk won after singing Elvis tunes delivering a highlight moment.
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Joan Eliasson
Brad Mazur
Rheanne Gray and Company
Mike Stasiuk
Liquor Agency Reports Decline in Sales but Higher Profits
The Manitoba Liquor Control Commission released its annual report for April 1 1991 to March 31 1992 noting liquor sales of 339 million a 2.5 drop from the prior year while net profit rose 3.9 to 141 million. An additional 9.8 million retail sales tax and 1.5 million environmental protection tax were remitted. Sales volumes fell across spirits wine and beer as health concerns and economic slump reduce consumption. Initiatives to improve service include staff training point of sale registers and store renovations at several locations.
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Owin
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
The
Liquor Commission
Southdale Liquor Mart
Charleswood
Regent Park
Flin Flon
Swan River
Thompson
Pine Falls
Commission
Constitutional lecture series at Major Pratt October 21
The Distance Education Program of the University of Manitoba will present two lectures on the constitutional question in Russell at Major Pratt. Lectures occur 7:30 p.m. with a $2.00 per person fee to cover teleconference costs. H. Davidson is the contact at 564-2475 for more information. New WCB chair Wally Fox-Decent was appointed by Labor Minister Darren Praznik, with the board to benefit from his experience.
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University of Manitoba
Manitoba
Russell
Pratt
H. Davidson
Wally Fox-Decent Haseen
Workers Compensation Board
WCB
Darren Praznik
Mt. Fox-Decent
Towns split on annexation plan in Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet Planning District votes to rescind a March motion backing annexation of village land. Councillor Tom Johnston says village has enough land and accuses annexation of being a tax grab, with growth plans for ten to twenty years away.
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Lac du Bonnet
Tom Johnston
Johnston
Dave Marion
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Nebraska
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Rapid City
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