Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - December 10, 2000, Winnipeg, Manitoba Marc 6 Al Lant Winnipeg Fri e press Clown in the House Alexander the Clown Paul Langel acts up in the Manitoba legislature during an open House yesterday. There was also entertainment on the buildings grand staircase. A multicultural tree was on display and kids could email Santa at the Manitoba education and training interactive Centre. We be got the Power to attract business by Aldo Santin Manitoba a Supply of reliable inexpensive electricity is proving to be a Strong lure to an Alberta company which is facing huge electric Bills along with the Prospect of Power outages. A a in a going to be paying $130,000 More for electricity than i have to just in january a said John Davies vice president of engineering end operations at the family Iron works. A Over the cows of a year that a More than $1.2 said he a estimated that it would Cost about $2 million to relocate the family foundry puffiness adding that the savings in electricity to be had in Manitoba would make such a move worthwhile. A it take Long to make up the Cost of relocation a a Davies said adding Manitoba has the reputation for Low and stable electricity rates. Lethbridge Iron works a foundry operation was set up by the Davies family 102 years ago. It employs too people and has annual sales of $15 million. The Alberta government is moving to de regulate the Supply of electricity approving a list of suppliers who can provide electricity at what Are supposed to be competitive rates. However Davies said that because of rising costs suppliers have been reluctant to commit to Long term contracts. Electricity accounted for five per cent of the company a total Cost last year he said adding he believes that could reach 15 per cent next year. Davies said Alberta is constantly running Short of Power and what there is is always expensive. A we have weekly Load alerts a Davies said. A if we done to Cut Back then Well have Lethbridge officials said Friday that the Community faces the prospects of rotating 30-minute Power outages this Winter to prevent any one area of the Southern Alberta Community from being affected for too Long. Meanwhile Manitoba Hydro pledged this week to keep rates stable a with no increase in electricity rates next year. The Utility noted this Marks the fifth year in a Row of holding the line on costs making the rates among the lowest in Canada and among the lowest in the world. Getting engaged got diamonds Celia a jewellery 404 Portage open 10-5 30 sat 114 the correction a notice in our 11-2a ultimate weekend Sale flyer on Page 10, Christmas table amp Kitchen linens offer should read save 50% on selected Christmas table amp Kitchen linens. In our 11 -3 the perfect gift flyer on Page 7, Corning French White 5-pce set is regular 69.99, Sale 41.99. Boys Ocean Pacific Long sleeve knit top fleece Vest and Woven Pant shown on Page 57 Are not available substitution will be made at the for any inconvenience this May have caused. Ase Sippi ski area amp Winter Park skiing boarding Snow tubing charming Village hospitality at the same time rates for some Manitoba Hydro customers will actually dip in the coming year in keeping with the doer government throne speech this week. It promised uniform rates for residential and commercial customers province wide. The corporation for the Utility is saddled with a High debt Load but the Utility a statement credits a a a robust Market for electricity exports for its Good Fortune. Exports resulted in record revenues of $376 million in the fiscal year that ended March 2000. Sales to the United states for the first six months totalled $261 million compared with $203 million for the same period last year. Manitoba Hydro earns More than $1 million a Day through Export sales of electricity to the United states. Our _ Christmas gift to you Humbug said or. Scrooge but he was wrong. There is magic in the air at Christmas a a time when laughter is merrier friendships Are warmer grief is deeper. What was your most memorable Christmas Tell us about it please in 500 to 700 words a typed or legibly written. Well print the two pieces we judge to be the Best and the grand prize is a dinner for two and tickets to the theatre. The second prize Winner will also get two tickets to a show. Well run the winning pieces in our Christmas eve edition of the free press. Contest deadline is wednesday dec. 20. Please mail your entry to memorable Christmas 1355 Mountain ave. Winnipeg my. 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