Editorial on municipal disclosure and council openness
A collection of editorials discusses whether councils and editors should publish more public business. It cites Dauphin, Fort Saskatchewan, Carman, Esterhazy, Wetaskiwin, Moosomin, Stettler, Calgary, St. Albert, and Lac du Bonnet, urging transparency, responsible budgeting, and caution against secrecy and conflicts of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
R.M. of
Dauphin
Dauphin Herald
the Herald
Fort Saskatchewan
Carman
Robert Koskie
Esterhazy Miner-Journal
Miner-Journal
Don McKenzie
Koskie
Robert Earley
Wetaskiwin Times
Earley
John Meen
Moosomin World Spectator
Moosomin
St. Albert and Sturgeon Gazette
Kent Commission
CBC
The
Gazette
Lac du Bonnet
McConnell Beef Club Plans Public Speaking and Bonspiel
The McConnell Beef Club met at Jack Boyds on January 13. Members received $50 raffle tickets and calves were weighed on January 9. An invitational bonspiel is set for February 21 in Cardale. Public speaking contest for the district is slated for April 27. Mrs. Boyd served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
McConnell Beef Club
Jack Boyds
Cardale
Hamiota
Manitoba Electrical Generation Drops in 1980 Decade
Manitoba total electrical generation for December 1980 reached 1 954.7 million kWh, down 3.8 percent from December 1979. For 1980 as a whole output fell 5.6 percent from 1979 due to lower water flows and a spring summer drought. Water power accounted for 96.7 percent in December 1980, versus 99.4 percent in December 1979. Water power for 1980 was 98.4 percent, down from 99.4 percent in 1979.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Health Centre News Change eating habits for weight loss
The article urges shifting focus from fad diets to changing eating habits. It suggests slowing meals, avoiding distractions, leaving food on the plate, shopping after meals, and not skipping breakfast to reduce weight. Habits formed in childhood are addressed and gradual awareness is advised as the first step.
Reggies Ramblings on Student Coffin Protest
A satirical column notes a photo showing massed university students carrying simulated coffins and dumping them on Legislature steps. It lampoons higher education while highlighting campus activism and public reaction to political issues.
Anniversary Supper Honoring Russ and Faye Schweitzer
A January 10 gathering celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Russ and Faye Schweitzer. Thirty-five relatives and friends shared supper, with additional guests later joining. Attendees came from Winnipeg Brandon Douglas Darlingford Isabella Hamiota Decker and Calgary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ
Faye Schweitzer
Winnipeg
Brandon
Douglas
Darlingford
Isabella
Hamiota
Decker
Calgary
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Fred McGuinness
Health Centre News
R.M
Birk
Manitoba Good Roads Association
Reeve Arthur Knight
J. S. Sigurdson
Coldwell
Reggie
Bray
Glen Bray
5Th Avenue
Rivers, Man
International Inn
Robert Kaplan
Solicitor General of Canada
Joey Brazeau
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