Stage Coach Driver Wanted for Rural Post Office Clash
A letter to the editor argues Canada Post plans to phase out or privatize 5000 rural post offices by 1991. It warns of service cuts, calls for public action, and suggests sending applications for a humorous “Stage Coach Driver” post as a protest note to MPs. Local references include Ninga and Glenboro MB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Post
Canada
Ottawa
C.P
Bulloney
Ninga
Virden
Dauphin
Portage
Neepawa
Brandon
Winnipeg
CUPW
Glenboro
ROK Oxo
Manitoba pushes recycling with Can Buyback program expands province
Manitoba government led by Myron Love promotes aluminium can buyback to cut litter. Winnipeg will host mobile trailers by spring 1987 with two week routes, paying about 20 cents per pound. Program funds Christmas Cheer Board and aims to broaden to plastic bottles and rural areas.
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Manitoba
Rod McCormick
Winnipeg
McCormick
Ontario
Thompson
Open to Nominations for Hall of Fame
Individuals and organizations are invited to submit documented nominations to the Mitchell Canadian Fishing Hall of Fame in Mississauga Ontario. Entries must be received by December 31 to be eligible for consideration by the national board of judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Canadian Fishing Hall of Fame
Haines Road
Mississauga
Ontario
National Board of Judges
Challenge to the Farmers from Manitoba Letter
Earl Geddes 1st Vice President of Keystone Agricultural Producers urges Manitoba farmers in rural areas to join the KAP Inc and work together to improve farming families' financial situation. He cites district meetings across 12 rural locales and offers information through KAP members.
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Manitoba
Keystone Agricultural Producers Inc
KAP
Earl Geddes
KAP Inc
The Season To Be Jolly And Reflective
The piece muses on Christmas as a balance between commercial rush and warm human moments. It notes the urge to connect with friends and family, the boost to spirits, and the beauty of lights and gifts, while acknowledging widespread holiday stress.
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Advent
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Marquis Project
Myron Love
7Th St
Glenboro Gaiety Theatre
Ted Dawson
Howie Mandel
Marisa Pomei
Jimmy Baio
John Deere
Christianson
Treherne Ltd
Treherne
Mitchell’s
Angling Hall OF Fame
CCNA
Olaie
Eet
Shetal
Pao
Gazette
Glen & Agnes Witherspoon
CNA
Pilot Mound
Man
Belmont
Holland
Rathwell
Cypress River
Glenora
R.J. Landreville
Tiger Hills School Division
P.O. Box
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