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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
3
Premier D. L. Campbell's office released a press stat on Sept 9 noting railways issued two new freight tariff rates for livestock. The statement signals opposition to the tariff changes and outlines anticipated impacts on shipments and commerce.
Railways announce proposed rate increases to reverse 1920 reductions with western livestock rates up 12 percent and eastern rates up 17 percent, applying to through routes from western to eastern Canada. The boost takes effect on the date stated unless suspended by the Board of Transport Commissioners after a hearing. Manitoba livestock groups consider seeking a suspension and the province offers support to rate case filings and related preparations.
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Manitoba Power Commission reports August work beat any prior month this season. 629 farms gained service in rural municipalities including Glenwood Whitehead Lansdowne Langford Cameron Westbourne South Cypress Oakland Saskatchewan Pipestone Albert. New substation at East Selkirk. capacity increases at Oakville Glenboro Hamiota. 90 miles of pole structures erected for the Parkdale to Neepawa line. Power use rose 18 percent to 20 425 412 kilowatt hours.
Elsie Hodgen and Kenneth Patterson wed at the United Church in Halbrite on August 28. The ceremony was conducted by Dr A Howick and Rev M Adams with a double ring service. 135 guests attended a reception in Memorial Hall. The couple will reside in Abbotsford, BC.
Mr and Mrs Jack Dunn of Murrayville BC visited relatives in the district. Ruth Hyde spent weekend with Wes and Merns McLeod. A joint Sunday school was held at Minniska with Don Keating conducting. A number from the district motored to Grandview for the Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Robert Coulter and Mr and Mrs Nell Davidson’s son.
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