Think small and live well
Kenneth McDonald argues small and medium sized firms strengthen social fabric and cultural identity, urging Canadian policy to support local independent businesses. The piece cites an EEC study showing local enterprises offer training and employment stability, contrasting with costly state retraining and large centralized industries.
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West-Man grants Manitoba region record aid for operations
Manitoba Public Affairs reports Len Evans announced a 46000 grant to the West Man Regional Development Corporation to cover operating costs for the current fiscal year. He called it the largest grant of its kind, noting the region is the most populous rural area and that the funds support rural living standards and employment.
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Local papers laugh at mistakes yet misspelled names sting
A note from the editor recalls mishaps in small town papers from miscaptioned photos to misprinted captions. It warns that even beloved locals can be hurt when a name or detail is wrong, urging readers to treat errors seriously.
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