Bank closure prompts local talks on alternatives
Lightfoot notes clients used rivals and electronic banking while advising six months notice. Mayor Vern Rosnoski voices grave concern over job losses and tax base impact, while outlining regional plans like Borderland Ventures and Isoboard plant to attract industry and offset the closure.
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Lightfoot
Bank
Russell
Vern Rosnoski
CIBC
Economic Development Board
Chamber of Commerce
Borderland Ventures
Asessippi
Isoboard
Rosnoski
Manitoba plan to boost farming and education reform
Derkach argues for real issues and outlines plans to help retiring farmers pass on land, provide relief from high interest, and boost processing locally to create jobs. He cites Manitoba’s four percent growth and pledges targeted spending on programs and tax cuts while urging focus beyond scandal.
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Derkach
Manitoba
Manitoba premier pledges ESL elimination from property bills
Premier Filmon announced a $96 million plan to remove the Education Support Levy from property tax bills by 2002. He said the average homeowner with a $90,000 house could save about $300 annually, with ESL funding moving to general revenues. He also promised tougher rules for property tax increases and a Taxpayers Protection Act referendum requirement for inflation above 2 percent.
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Terrie Welwood
Filmon
Taxpayers Protection Act
Run for Cancer 1999 Ends in Russell With RCMP Parade
RCMP runners led by Cst. Jennifer Pashe and Andy Pulo from Prairie Mountain join Swan River detachment members in Russell as Run for Cancer 1999 winds down on September 26. The event concludes at about 3 pm at IGA Mall with a celebratory barbecue, hot dogs, drinks, tickets, and T shirts to support the cause.
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RCMP
Jennifer Pashe
Andy Pulo
Prairie Mountain
Swan River
IGA Mal
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