Prarie fury greets federal farm aid

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The Canadian government will provide $1 billion over two years to farmers in western provinces who are struggling to survive declining economic conditions. The government aid package, which was announced by Agriculture Minister Lyle Vanclief, requires matching funds from the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Crop Production, Farms, Agricultural industry, Political aspects, Manitoba, Saskatchewan

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Ottawa, Algoma reach agreement

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Sault Ste Marie., Ont.-based Algoma Steel Inc. is expected to receive loan guarantees of $50 million from Canada's government. Algoma, which has edged close to declaring bankruptcy, is conducting negotiations with its United Steelworkers of America employees.

Iron and Steel Mills, Receipt of funds, Personnel administration, Blast furnaces and steel mills, Blast Furnaces & Steel Mills, Finance, Contracts, Steel industry, United Steelworkers of America, Algoma Steel Inc.

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