Mrs. Vera Young a remarkable Western Manitoba foster mother
The Echo profiles Vera Young of Minnedosa who since 1964 has fostered 30 children, many with abuse or neglect histories. She uses quiet, patient care and individual attention to build security, calling it studying the child. Her approach emphasizes comfort over formal books, with deep dedication visible at her age about to reach 70.
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Vera Young
Minto
Foster Home
Marie Wotton
Tal Delay
Shiloh Couple Celebrates 60 Years At Family Homestead
Amy and Lewis Richards mark six decades of marriage on July 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at their Paterson homestead. Immigrating from Newquay Cornwall England in 1921, Lewis joined brothers in Manitoba before marrying Amy Paterson in 1926. They raised four children, eleven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, remaining active in Shiloh district.
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Amy
Lewis Richards
Canada
Newquay
Cornall
England
Roseland
Manitoba
Archie
Harry
Lewis
Harvey Simpson
Mr. Richards
Amy Paterson
Kenton
William and
Isobel Pater
Lois
Les Kingson
Regina
Vivian
Neil Hildebrand
Brandon
Kaye
Gladys Richards
Enderby
B.C
Barry
Sharon Richards
Richards
Shiloh
Paterson
Turner Still Shapes National Debate as Opposition Leader
The article discusses Justin Turner’s influence as the country’s Opposition Leader, critiquing Mulroney government vulnerabilities and questions on trade documents. It notes Turner's shift since leaving finance and his past economic beliefs, arguing his ongoing impact on national dialogue.
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Mulroney
Turner
Liberals
Ottawa
Trudeau
John Turner’s early view of universal programs reform
The piece recalls John Turner's March 1976 public speech after leaving Ottawa in which he warned that Medicare hospitalization and post secondary education were overextended. He urged redesign to slow cost growth and emphasized a new spirit to serve the country.
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Bay Street
John Turner
Turner
Ottawa
Hamiota Pioneer Club Museum seizes McConnell station project
The letter promotes participation in the Hamiota Fair Day Parade on July 17 and explains the old McConnell station’s relocation to the north side of Hamiota Municipal Park. Purchased for $1 after negotiations, the building will join the museum grounds, supported by a $5000 Manitoba Heritage Federation grant to move, foundation, and repair it for future display of artifacts. Community backing is sought to make the project a success.
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Hamiota Pioneer Club Museum
McConnell
Hamiota Municipal Park
Manitoba Heritage Federation
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the Echo
Child and Family Services of
Western
Mrs. Young
Mrs. Vera
Young
Shiloh News
R.L. Dodds
BAY Street Label
J.W. Beamish
Guinn and Simpson Co. Ltd
Portage la Prairie
M. D. Butcher & Associates
P.O. Box
Birtle
Morrison D. Butcher
Woody Langford
Way-Mor Agencies Ltd. Insurance — Travel Investments — — Real Estate
Debin’s
Gulf
Hamiota
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