Military trial and media ethics critique in public life
A meditation on media as newsmaker versus information source and the role of military and political elites in shaping public behavior. The author condemns post graduation parties, questions press conduct, and argues for nonmilitary peacekeeping by religious and political figures, ending with a pointed question about a future where leaders fight.
MP Pledges to Put Constituents First in Canada’s Parliament
A March 9 1995 event in Peace Country saw MP Jay Hill sign a document vow ing to prioritize voters when voting in Ottawa. The letter seeks to expand the oath to other MPs to make Parliament reflect constituents. Separately the Cancer Society of Chetwynd plans a daffodil sale to fundraise.
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Somalia
Santa Claus
Jay Hill
Canada
Ottawa
The
Cancer Society of
Chetwynd
Donna Bettin
Peace region pushes for local CT scanner at Dawson Creek hospital
MLA Jack Weisgerber advocates regional effort to fund a CT scanner for Dawson Creek and District hospital. He cites benefits for injury diagnosis, cancer care, strokes, and regional doctor recruitment, noting current access requires trips to Grande Prairie, Prince George, or Vancouver. Continuous fundraising efforts target about $1 million, with $436,000 from the Ministry of Health and remaining locally.
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Jack Weisgerber
Peace Region
Dawson Creek and District
Lower Mainland
Grande Prairie
Prince George
Vancouver
Terrace
Cranbrook
Vernon
Penticton
Ministry of Health
Leroy Erickson
Dawson Creek
Erickson
Hospital Foundation
Telephone Employees Community Fund
Peace
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Cancer Society In
Fort St. John
Poace Coupe
Tumbler Ridge
Hudson’s Hope
Fort Nelson
Dawson Creek Hospital