Farewell to Mrs. McGonigal and Welcome to Lt. Governor Johnson
A Glenboro writer bids farewell to Mrs. McGonigal former lieutenant governor and welcomes George Johnson as the new office holder. He praises the ceremonial role and laments cost cutting while inviting the new official to visit “where the real Manitobans live.”
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George Johnson
McGonigal
Legislative Hill
Pawley
Filmon
Carstairs
Johnson
Pearl
Manitoba
Glenboro
Rural Canada Post cut plan sparks satire and concern
A Letter to the Editor mocks Canada Post proposals to close over 5000 rural post offices. The writer jokes about limited rural needs, roads, airports, and education, and quips that income tax is another government cost cut. The tone satirical and critical of policy.
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Canada Post
CBC
Rural Canada Miles: Measuring Half Miles From City to Countryside
A Canada Post official claimed a half mile differs by terrain, implying rural routes are cheaper to travel. The writer notes longer rural costs for mail and services while rural Manitobans already pay similar postage and box rentals, facing higher overall living costs.
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Canada Post
T.V
Winnipeg
Priviledge
P.S
Dear Editor seeks Manitoba CMT sufferers for support and contact
A reader writes about Charcot Marie Tooth disease known as CMT. The letter explains symptoms such as loss of sensation, foot drop and hand weakness, notes no cure, and describes founding CMT International with chapters in Canada the U S England Scotland and New Zealand plus a bi monthly newsletter and a disease registry for researchers.
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Manitoba
CMT
CMT International
Canada
U.S
England
Scotland
New Zealand
Eight week old Tyrell grows and grunts delightfully
A personal letter describes Tyrell moving toward eight weeks with smiles and laughter emerging. The infant’s recognition, reactions to lights, and a new crib mobile are noted along with active hands, growing weight, and a distinctive grunt. The writer also mentions a CMT International chapter in Manitoba and contact info for outreach.
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Tyrell
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