Alberta Subsidies Aimed at Canola Crushing Industry
Alberta plans 40 dollars per tonne subsidy for canola crushed in 1982 83, up to 90 percent of last year's crushing levels, plus grant increases for tank car leases to 90 percent. The move aims to sustain a developing industry as stocks are slim and competition tight, though profitability remains uncertain.
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Alberta
Canada
Dallas Schmidt
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ottawa bailouts draw wide criticism of Big Business
Ottawa spends 500 million to prop up Dome Petroleum while banks avoid accountability, as small firms face bankruptcy and tax changes harm the sector. The piece argues for ending bailouts and restoring principio
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W. Roger Worth
Ottawa
Dome Petroleum
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Pass a ball pass a cure Insulin not a cure in diabetes talk
A Manitoba column argues insulin is not a cure for diabetes while noting rural patients face hardest access. It highlights insulin pumps, calls for more research funding, and cites experts like Dr. Mehta and senator Doody. It warns about misdiagnosis and urges symptom testing and medical advice.
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Dr. Banting
Dr. Best
Manitoba
Dauphin
Stanfield
George Richardson
Oil
Arden R. Haynes
Toronto
Newfoundland
William Doody
Adi Mehta
Health Sciences Centre
Winnipeg
Mehta
Local papers weigh politics and pets in prairie towns
A roundup of editorials from several Manitoba and Saskatchewan weeklies discusses local politics, free expression, council actions, tax changes, and a growing pet control debate. Topics include election candidate voices, letters to the editor, a one year tax break for Steinbach builders, and a pet limit by law amid rising feline and canine counts.
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Stettler Independent
Virden
Gopher ‘Creek Chronicle
Yorkton
Stonewall Argus
the Argus
Wadena
Steinbach
Peace River Record Gazette
St. Albert
Claresholm
Wynyard
Letter Responds to Transport Minister on Crow Rate Debate
The writer rebuts Hon Jean Luc Pepin’s critique of the Crow and Gilson reports in the August Neepawa Press. He cites figures claiming higher producer cost increases and rails subsidies are unlikely, notes stalled trucking subsidies, and defends his earlier stance on rural service and the Crow rate despite ministerial objections.
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Jean-Luc Pepin
Gilson
Neepawa Press
Lewycky
Pepin
Canada
Hall ‘Commission
Rorketon
Terraine Rail Action Committee
Ste. Rose
Ochre River
Borketon
Tome
Fork River
Winnipegosis
Sifton
Crow Rate
Quebec Premier vows action against hospital and transport strikes
Rene Levesque declares his government will not tolerate barbaric strikes in hospitals and transit. Unions must seek other tactics to pressure policy changes as other leaders may echo the warning. Marc Lalonde characterizes the PM as moving him to the till, saying he is a nice guy.
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Marc Lalonde
Veus
Quebec
Rene Levenque
Local History Book Deadlines Near November 20 1982
History society urges residents to submit family and district histories with photos for a commemorative book. Entries are at printers. deadline is November 20 1982. Deposit at municipal office or send to the editor via the local box. Call 778-2704 for details.
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Glena Rupeaux’s
Open Letter Praises Special Olympics Programs
An open letter to the press and public lauds Special Olympics programs as doors opened for long-closed opportunities. It speaks of participation enriching lives and notes a son gaining pride from winning and joy from participating, while families affirm the son’s kindness and deserving nature.
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Prnion
Andenhance
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