Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 8, 1995, Winnipeg, Manitoba B8 Winnipeg free August spirit plan worries nil by John Douglas business reporter the spirit of Manitoba could be in for a very rough ride As it goes to Council tomorrow looking for final approval of its business a report to City officials to be released today says the proposal to take Over the team and build a new Arena has been difficult to assess because of constant this has become a Glen Murray fort said we get one piece of paper one tomorrow and changes will be made on the with millions of taxpayers Dol Lars at this is no Way to make the nil also is worried about spirits changing in a letter written to spirit chair Man Alan Sweatman last commissioner Gary Bettman took the extraordinary position of correcting spirits Public position that it initially needs to raise Only million of the million in its i am increasingly concerned about the timing of Board Bettman wrote in an 3 if spirit is to meet its 15 it will be Nec Essary in the next 12 Days to have a finalized business a meet ing with our executive committee and a full Board meeting to consider spirits i cannot schedule these meet Ings until a final business plan is spirits numbers under fire a City report shows that if salaries increase by six per cent More than the plan becomes if Revenue projections Are of f by 12 per cent and salaries six per spirit will lose the nil is also concerned about the for spirits plan Atten dance at jets games will have to increase by and the Tea will have to hold the line like no other when it spirit says it can hold salary increases to 20 per cent Over the next nine after climbing by per cent last the Fohl says that hold ing them to 10 per cent per year would be a More realistic Sweatman said last night the groups plan has always hinged on controlling player he said he was tired of the sniping from the weve got t6 go with what weve got people buy into the he what we need right now is some Tim and some its then up to governments and the nil to decide if they Are pre pared to pull the i dont think anyone wants that Sweatman said he does not believe City councillors will kill the initiative without giving thespis it a Chance to live Ettman is sooner Gary it of Manitoba the so by the win from a source i Jetti Boffice today Opportunity to myself with the of the past few that relate to the efforts of f spirit to Purchase the Winnipeg 1 understand that you have determined to continue moving Forward with your Given that 15 will soon be upon i think it is important to ensure there is no misunderstanding As to what has to be 4 accomplished if the proposed is to be approved by the Board of governors and i outlined Tiews Points in my must be resolved in if Derojo give spirit a reasonable Board of governors a million be in place the think there is Jas for expecting your cats grow by Only 20 from the questionable nature f v undertaken review of the were supplied to us late based on that review continue to be quite concerned that the projections player costs Are unrealistic do not accurately reflect 1 Likely operations of the even if player Cost increases Tetti Citty from the last four sprits project tops Fomie million in three year it maybe t the feed to substantial and endowment assumes coat Alof the ids Yoy know Previ similar con predecessor l the timing of approval we received this week the Back ground information on yourself and Gray and have begun i it the process Oft Bing the Normal background if spirit is to meet its it will be necessary in the next 12 Days to have a finalized Busi Ness a meeting of our executive committee and a full Board meeting to consider Spir its schedule these meeting until a final business plan in prepared and until it is Cleat that the various Points identified in my july 25 letter have been resolved Satis i Hope these remarks Are help please feel free to Call either Jeff Ash or me if you have any Gary Bettman even if the Board were to find that proposal which i do not believe it i am troubled by the suggestions attributed by Asper that the additional minion would be used to support no hockey events rather than support the own Peg International Grain fest j95 a d v e i s i n g f e a t u come celebrate Grain fest 95 it May not be readily apparent to most Urban but the first Days of August Mark the beginning of the Harvest season in that is one of the missions of the Winnipeg International Grain fest 95 to bring All both Rural and Urban people together in a Celebration of the Harvest and of the importance of Grain to the sponsored by the Winnipeg chamber of Commerce and Grain Industry and agriculture Assoc a this Foury Earold annual fes which runs from August 912 at the includes a number of events to attract the such As a Pancake entertainment and a Bob a member of the organizing says Grain fest is like a new years eve party for the farming adding that Harvest celebrations go Back As far As people have been Winnipeg and Manitoba Are the Centre of the Grain Industry in we have the Headquarters for most of the National Grain organizations Here in such As the wheat control Board and the Canadian Grain says Back in when we had our first we wanted to be a part of Canadas 125 birthday today we want to continue the Celebration of the Grain not Only is Manitoba world renowned for its High Quality durum Barley and other Grain its also recognized As a Leader in farming technology Over 75 per cent of the total machinery made in Winnipeg takes the form of agricultural such As tractors and there Are Over farms in agriculture directly and indirectly employs people in Winnipeg with an additional people in the rest of the according to Statis tics with numbers like its hard to see How agriculture can seem so far in the background to urbanite in Manitoba the aim of the festival is to Edu Cate canadians and the world about the importance of says and August in Winnipeg makes for the perfect weather to hold an outdoor the festivities kick off at on 9 with the Harvest running a route from the legislative building to memorial Boulevard to Portage and and then on to the presiding Over the Parade of modern farm machinery and Over All other festival events is the Kernel of the Don a Farmer and former director of the United Grain grow ers the Public is invited to visit the Grain fest expo 95 super a Trade exposition located at the run the red River Hexhi the located just North of the main Forks will House exhibits of agriculture from Mani Tobas present and there will also be Grain Industry farm a petting zoo and games for kids and the red River sex is providing a mid featuring fides and games for All Ages to for those who be their break fasts try the Pancake breakfast on 10 from 7 to 10 at the the breakfast also features entertainment in the form of corporate teams vying for trophies in an Industry with All proceeds going to Winnipeg also on the Public can learn about the lighter Side of farming in the night of wheat chaff and an entertainingly casual dinner hosted by the Manitoba farm writers and broadcasters this humorous held at the hotel fort Garry and including an auction with All proceeds going to the Canada food grains goes for a ticket Price of per with the humor and the Good food under your and a yearn ing to explore Why not step out on one of the Tours and open houses offered 912 at Grain fest Tours of Grain brew and the a Canada research station can be followed up by attending open houses at the Canadian wheat the Canadian International grains the Canadian Grain commission and the Winnipeg commodity i believe people will be interested in places on the such As the Sturgeon Creek Hutt Erite and the other says each of the farm and country ele Vator Tours two and a half and can take a maximum of 15 except for the Sturgeon Creek Colony which can take up to 45 for those who appreciate what Grain can be turned there Are Tours to two Mcgains and plus Large and Micro breweries Mol sons and the fort Garry brewing Grain fest has set up a tour hot line at 9833421 for up Odate tour want More information on grainfest95 full details under the super tent just North of the sign up for see displays go on August 9 to Friday August 11 from i Lam to 8pm August 12 from 11 am to 11 pm dont miss it Aggro Grain proud to be of service to Canadian Winnio an information Kiosk is also located in the super the Point at which All Tours requiring transportation leave from As no Advance registration is required for the on a More serious the sustainable development on the great Plains being held in conjunction with Grain fest will be delving into the three Basic components of sustainable agriculture society and the the conference Agenda includes presentations on land Prairie soil and water use and for More information and to Register for the 812 con Ference being held at the hotel fort Call and but not Grain fest organizers Are encouraging the Public to bring a nonperishable food item or a Cash donation to the super for donation to Winnipeg for More information on the times and events at the Winnipeg International Grain fest drop by the super tent just North of the main Forks red River exhibition association summer Midway madness one great Price at with info Intel National August 912 next to the Forks enjoy unlimited rides by purchasing a Midway madness pass at macs convenience stores in unlimited rides As Canadas largest agricultural cooperative and Grain handling we Are proud to support Saskatchewan wheat As a sponsor of Grey cup invite All of Manitoba to join us in Regina for the big Canadian association proud sponsors of with Flo Intima Itoku reef River sex joins Grain fest with its roots planted in Man Tobas agricultural the red River exhibition is pleased to be a part of Winnipeg International Grain fest As a registered agricultural Sci the red River sex has a tradition of including farm produce Dis plays ii its regular june says red River sex sales manager Ronn when the exhibition was approached by Grain fest organizers earlier this Enns said it Felt very natural to be included in a festival celebrating the Grain har Vest and the agricultural we look at the Midway As a Neon sign to bring the Public into the says in the Grain fest has been a More of a Grain Industry employee oriented an Industry the organizing committee of the Festi Val was looking for ways to get the Public More they want to promote awareness of just How much Grain Means to the red River sex is supplying a huge super tent for the 9 12 located North of the Grain fest 95 will House a number of agricultural displays and information Booths of food producers and Grain docklands antique association is bringing in antique farm equip and the Little Cactus petting zoo from Brandon is bringing in a number of farm and Domestic Ani Mals to keep the kids one end of the super tent will feature a main with daily entertainment a Beer Garden and restaurant area will be supplied with food from Brani Gans restaurant at the the tent is open to the Public from 11 to 8 with stage shows continuing to Midnight each Conklin shows Are setting up their entire kiddie land set of rides in the summer Midway mad Ness plus a number of larger rides for the admission is per tickets Are Avail Able at macs were optimistic that Well get a Good turnout for the Grain fest at the Forks people should really enjoy the and learn More about the Grain says Mem the Canadian wheat baud forking for Prairie and in partnership with the Canadian Grain Industry our vision is to be the worlds Leader in marketing a proud sponsor of ;