Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - June 18, 2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free press Friday june 18, 2004 province a5 leaders make pitch for maligned Berry eur official pressed on Saskatoon ban missioner Franz Fischler to press the by Leah Janzen Saskatoon Berry Scase. T we raised the Issue and Fischler he world meat Congress was was surprised the Saskatoon was devoted to steaks roasts and caught up in the regulation said chops but its the Saskatoon spellers spokeswoman. He agreed it Berry that May Benefit the most from did to make much sense and he this weeks International conference. Agreed to go Back and speak to his earlier this month a ruling by the colleagues in the eur about British food standards Agency put Fischler was even Given a Basket the future of Saskatoon Berry exports of Saskatoon to take Back to Europe. From Canada in jeopardy. The Agency the possibility the embargo against ruled there is not enough evidence Saskatoon could be lifted came As that the popular berries ? which Good news to John Ritz. Have graced Canadian tables for Gen Ritz and his wife Kim farm Saska rations ? Are Safe. Toon berries near Petersfield. The almost immediately Saskatoon couple invested $250,000 to introduce Berry products were removed from the berries to the world Market and grocery store shelves in the euro had started with Britain. Pean Union and the Berry seemed the couples company Prairie Lane destined to remain a strictly Canad Saskatoon had just begun to crack an delicacy. The Berry was shut out the British Market ? and was Selling by the Novelty foods act which to nine other eur countries ? when stipulates that any food product not the ruling came Down. Substantially consumed in the unit i a delighted that the Issue was de kingdom prior to 1997 must discussed said John Ritz. This undergo a review. Industry is too Good for it to go enter the world meat Congress. the three Day Industry conference the ritzes Are hosting a reception attracted More than 650 delegates on their farm next month for Poten from around the world who came to tial buyers. John Ritz said represent hear about animal health issues and natives from Ireland Australia and the meat Trade. Germany and a number of other but Federal agriculture minister countries have already confirmed Bob speller Premier Gary doer and their attendance. Manitoba agriculture minister Rosann Wowchuk took advantage of a luncheon with eur agriculture com. i Brief robot grabs pipe bomb a Winnipeg police robot grabbed what appeared to be a pipe bomb left on the Street in the 200 Block of Mandalay drive in North Winnipeg yesterday afternoon. At about 12 45 ., police responded to a report of a suspicious device on the Street. Initial investigation by the bomb unit indicated the device was capable of being detonated. The investigation is continuing and will include the police gang unit. Band to get treaty land the province released Over 930.7 hectares of land which will be transferred to the rolling River first nation As part of its treaty land entitle ment. Manitoba conservation minister Stan Struthers announced yesterday the provincial Crown land known As the Bald Hills Section will be transferred to Canada to be Given to the rolling River first nation As required under the treaty land entitlement framework agreement signed in 1997. Hannah wins award Young homelessness activist Hannah Taylor won a human rights award yesterday that is normally reserved for older students. Hannah eight paints ladybugs on jars to raise Money for the homeless. Her selflessness and persistence have won the attention of some of Winnipeg a biggest movers and shakers and of Claudette Bradshaw the Federal minister responsible for homelessness. Hannah was presented with the Bruce Hicks award for Public service Given every year to students at Many of Canadas private schools. Parents face charges school officials in Portage la Prairie Are bringing charges against parents who repeatedly fail to Send their Chil Dren to school. The Crown has brought charges under the Public schools act against a Parent of a Grade 6 Pupil said Dennis Shindle assistant superintendent of the Portage la Prairie school division. As Well a notice of compliance ? which could Lead to charges ? has been sent to the Home of a Grade 2 Pupil Shin dle said. A third Pupil who is also in Grade 6, has been taken into care suspending enforcement efforts in that Case. Parents who repeatedly fail to Send their children to school face fines of up to $500 or alternative sentences such As probation or parenting classes Shindle said. Repeat offenders could even go to jail he said though he a unaware of any Parent who Ever has. Winnipeg wins Challenge for the second year in a Row Winnipeg has won top prize in the National commuter Challenge edging out Cal Gary and Edmonton to finish first in the 500,000 to 999,999 population Cate gory. The commuter challenges goal is to encourage As Many people As possible to walk Cycle car Pool or take transit during environment week May 30 june 5. This year More than 60,000 people in 128 communities and municipalities took part. It s free press Day at the Downs featuring the $40,000 free press stakes sunday june 20 Post time 1 00 Dads enter for your Chance to participate in the q-94 father s Day olympics. great prizes to be won redeem this Coupon and receive $1.00 off the Purchase of an Assiniboia Downs for a sunday june 20, 2004 program Only. No Cash value one Coupon per Purchase Only redeemable Only at Assiniboia Downs. Deposit this ballot on sunday june 20, 2004 at Assiniboia Downs Between 11 00 . And 3 00 Limit one entry per person. Must be 18 years of age or older. 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