Media's Clout in Sport Coverage Faces Debate
A Winnipeg sports writer reflects on the label media versus reporters, arguing media should not wield undue influence while acknowledging egos in press boxes. He cites S Taylor and E Willes as examples and defends journalists' role to inform educate entertain and critique.
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Oxford
Winnipeg
Barry Shenkarow
Shenkarow
S. Taylor
Free Press
E. Willes
Winnipeg Jets
Darryl Rogers
the Telly
Beiseker Adopts Striped Skunk Mascot Squirt for Village Symbol
In Beiseker Alberta the council chose Mephitis mephitis the striped skunk as the village mascot. Squirt the skunk will be honored with a seven foot statue on a six foot base costing about 20000 dollars with most funding from a provincial tourism grant. Opposition says the mascot could hurt the village’s image though supporters note early tourist inquiries and merchandise plans. Beiseker is also noted as the only Canadian village named after a banker T L Beiseker, adding to its idiosyncratic local lore.
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Beiseker
Rocanville
Vegreville
Kamsack
Sara
Glenboro
Geoff Taylor
Five Village Weekly
Irricana
Beiseker Council
Squirt
Jeannette Ritcher
Ontario
T.L. Beiseker
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Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
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Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
Manitoba
U.S.A
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Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd. Association
Jack Matheson
Hamiota, MB
Nergaboniyva
By Fred McGuinness
Dakota
Hamiota and
Shoal Lake
Hamiota
Shoal Lake Hospital
Maple Ave
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Virden
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Autopac
Amiota
Nisin
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Armstrong
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Sears
Hamiota-Miniota
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