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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-03-18, Page 78Page 22A - Farm Progress '98 NESBITT CONSTRUCTION INC. ckhoe -- Bulldozing Sand & Gravel -/'7 c Septic Systems arm Drainage L.ondseboro (519) 523-4378. _ mese EALS are trluckin'! ;amu 1993 CHEV PICK-UP - SILVERADO 34.000 kms 516,899 1997 CHEV PICK-UP 32,000 km (not as shown) $16,999 1994 CHEV PICK -IIP 4X4. auto.. 89.000 km $14,999 1996 CHEV SILVERADO EXT. 350. loaded 519,999 1997 GMC SIE 4X4 loaded, 28.00) m. mint 527,999 1997 CHEVY EXT. SILVERADO loaded, 350. 22.000 lu-n 526,999 Smits 856 Queen St. Kincardine 396-3367 Rural concerns made a national priority he federal government recognises that even in an T age of international commerce and Internet com- munication, it's difficult for man rural residents to take advantage of conveniences most urbanites take for granted. But that's the reality of rural lite in Canada. A reality the Government of Canada made a national priority in the summer of 1996 when it gave Agriculture and Agri -Food Canada's (AAFC) Minister the additional responsi- bility of rural affairs and AAFC's Rural Secretariat the task of bringing together federal departments to focus on solutions to the challenges faced by rural Canadians. These challenges go far beyond bumpy roads and party -line phones. Declines in the Atlantic fishery, logging industry invest- ment, the family farm and other areas have had tremen- dous impact on rural economies. In some regions local newspapers report rural physicians arc becoming a rarity and schools are closing as numbers of students dwindle. The rural teams are also looking for opportunities to improve program and service delivery. Their goal is to create a more coherent federal approach to rural issues by fostering partnerships with other levels of govern- ment, community associations and rural citizens. The 1998 Federal Budget set aside $20 million in funding over the next four years for the Canadian Rural Partnerships (CRP) initiative which will help accom- plish these goals. The funding will he used to support community development of new approaches to rural development. For 1998-99, S5 million of the CRP money will he used to support a series of pilot projects designed to build rural networks and increase grassroots participa- tion in development. The projects arc expected to respond to the need for better access to investment funds, healthcare and the need forbetter delivery of services in rural issues. A small non-government advisory group will he established to guide the selection process for projects. The Rural Secretariat also administers the Rural Partnerships Initiative (RPI) which was established in 1996. The RPI set aside $2 million over two years to sup- port seminars, conferences and projects involving partnerships among various groups to identify issues and tailor economic develop- ment to local needs. For example, the RPI provided $10,000 toward the Critical Change in Rural Ontario Conference held in October of 1997. The Government of Canada is also moving toward addressing the concerns ofrural residents in the day-to- day. business of policy formation. It recently announced all new federal programs, policies and initiatives will now be considered through a rural lens. What this means is that policy will have to satisfy questions about proposed federal projects like: how will this affect rural residents? and will these services he accessible in rural areas? $20 million set aside for initiative 14 Pine !X'E CHEDDAR CHEESE MANUFACTURED BY ('tit:1 tiI fi- Ht 1 11 Ft (()-OP WATCH CN EmoK mom SUR oesEa t Gkug Located 6 Miles south of Kincardine on Highway 21 (519) 395-2638 1-800-265-1175 'Makers of Good Cheese Since 1885' INTRODUCING "COUNTRY MEADOW" Cheese made from organic milk OUR FACTORY STORE SELLS: • Cheddars • Cheese Curds • Marble Cheese • Flavoured Cheeses • Mozzarella • Imported Cheeses • Specialty Grocery Items • CHEESE TRAYS • GIFT BOXES Interested.in Fundraising ... Give us a Call! HOURS: SUMMER HOURS: May 1 to October 31: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday -Thursday 9 am -6 pm, Friday 9 am -9 pm Saturday 9 am -6 pm and Sunday 11 am -6 pm WINTER HOURS: November 1 to April 30 Monday -Saturday 9 am -5 pm. Sunday CLOSED ProRich Seeds Inc. MT. ELGIN. ONT. NOJ 1NO -CERTIFIED SEEDS -NEW VARIETIES -AND OUR ROYALTY BRAND ALFALFAS Specialists In -FORAGE MIXTURES -PASTURE MIXTURES -PLOWDOWN CLOVERS • Custom mixes available al no extra charge • For All Your Forage Requirements Please Call GILBERT VANSTEELANDT 522-0648 E-mail vansteeletcc.on.ca ED'S ELECTRIC Licensed Electrician INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL FARM/RESIDENTIAL 24 House Emergency Service CLINTON ED ROOSEBOOM 482-7441