Editorials on local boards and community tension in prairie towns
A survey of editorial stances from towns like Steinbach Cochrane Kamsack Drayton Valley and Bow Island shows editors urging calm and constructive civic engagement. Writers urge boards to base decisions on established criteria, criticize disruptive council meetings, applaud hospital volunteers and note a public mood that democracy remains alive despite friction.
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Carillon
Steinbach
Seine River
Cochrane Times
Cochrane
Council
Kamsack
Canova Courier
Drayton Valley
Parkland
Western Review
Bow Island
Hostital Board
Community boards and local growth ideas across provinces
Provincial influence in health is easing as local boards regain power and promise improved services. Saskatchewan debates downtown renewal under Operation Mainstreet while Manitoba eyes borrowing the idea. Alberta offers Devonian grants. Union dynamics rise in small towns with strikes and tensions impacting communities. Local papers praise volunteers and warn about restroom vandalism as towns attract visitors.
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Melfort Journal
Toronto
Melville Advance
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Governemnt
Russell
Tinsdale Recorder
Union Heirarchy
The
Recorder
Steller
Independent
Legion
Thankful notice for bereavement support and plants
The Hawkins family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy messages meals calls and donations after the death of father and grandfather Jack Hawkins. Special thanks to Lavinia Community and friends for two beautiful plants and to neighbor Bev Van Damme.
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Hamiota
Jack Hawkins
Lavinia
Bev van Damme
Drs
Jack
Rev. Lynas
Mr. Jameson
Hamiota U.C.W
Campbell
Lizzie Hawkins
Thanks for care during hospital stay
A grateful note from Mrs. Martin and family thanks those who cared for and looked after the writer during hospital service at Hamiota Health Centre. Expresses appreciation to U.C.W. for a gift and to doctors and staff, and thanks friends from Minnedosa Beulah Hamiota and Birtle for cards received while a patient at Hamiota Hospital.
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U.C.W
Hamiota Health Centre
Minnedosa
Beulah
Hamiota
Birtle
Hamiota Hospital
Mrs. Martin
Community thanks and canvass remarks from Hamiota
Andrew Speechly expresses appreciation for doctors and nursing staff at the hospital. Myrtle Bomford thanks Grave Rebekah Lodge No 35 and contributors for the Cancer Canvas in Hamiota, reporting total funds raised of 2002 dollars.
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Ladies of
Grave Rebekah Lodge No. 35
Hamiota
Myrtle Bomford
Thankful notices from families after losses expressed
A collection of heartfelt thank you messages from Jamie and Charlie Lewis Ken and Ivy and family and Lizzie Hawkins plus families, thanking relatives friends neighbours for flowers cards baking visits and support after the deaths of loved ones in Scotland and Canada. They acknowledge sympathy, food, donations, and professional care, and extend blessings.
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Charlie
Scotland
Jamie
Charlie Lewis
In Memoriam Clifford Angus May 23 1976
In Memoriams Angus recalls Clifford who died May 23 1976 at home on the farm. He is remembered as a faithful patient father loving and kind, a dependable presence on the farm. Loved and missed by his family with timeless affection.
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Angus
Clifford
Dad
Mrs Edna Ferris remembered in loving tribute
The family recalls Edna Ferris with lines about a life of work and faith. She is mourned by Laura and Matt and family Letila and Ed and family Rena and Bill, who keep her memory close. God called her home to rest.
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Laura
Matt
Letila
Rena
Bill
Heise Harvey Cathy announce birth of son Russell Shaun
Announce the birth of a son to HEISE Harvey and Cathy Russell Shaun Alfred born May 11 1982 at Brandon General Hospital weighing 9 pounds 14 ounces Grandparents Alf and Aileen McFarlin Warren Doug and Shirley Heise Isabella Great grandmothers Thirze Heise Hamiota and Gladys Schweitzer Decker
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Heise
Harvey
Cathy
Russel
Shaun
Alfred
Brandon General Hospital
Alf
Aileen McFarlin
Forwarren
Doug
Shirley Heise
Isabella
Thirze Heise
Hamiota
Gladys Schweitzer
Decker
Propane Conversion Systems Dealers Wanted in Victoria BC
Business opportunities advertisement inviting dealers for propane conversion systems. Contact Westcoast International Inc. at Box 1085 Victoria BC V8V 1 86 or phone 382 2428 or 479 3485 for details.
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Westcoast International Inc
Victoria B.C
Regal's Greetings Gifts Catalogue Offer
A Perth write up invites readers to earn extra money with Regal's Greetings Gifts Catalogue. Send a request to Regal at 939 Eglinton Avenue, Dept. 345, Toronto Ontario M4G 2L6 for details on participation and compensation.
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Regal
Eglinton Avenue
Dept
Toronto
Ontario
Edward W. Hannon 77 Fort Frances Ontario dies
Edward Wallace Red Hannon 77 of Reef Point Road Fort Frances Ontario died April 29 1981 at La Verendrye Hospital Fort Frances He was born February 1 1905 in Two Harbours Minnesota moved to Winnipeg 1909 and to Fort Frances 1963 employed by Canadian National Railways as supervisor agent until retirement He married Margaret Crane January 17 1929 and survived by two sons two daughters 14 grandchildren three great grandchildren four brothers and many relatives Funeral services were May 3 at Green Funeral Home with Rev Ken Bauman presiding Interment Riverview Cemetery Donations to La Verendrye Hospital Continuing Care Unit or Green Funeral Home mutual support listed
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Edward W. Hannon
Edward Wallace
Red’’ Hannon
Reef Point Road
Fort Frances
Ontario
la Verendrye
Two Harbours
Minn
Winnipeg
Canadian National Railways
C.N.R
Atikokan
Riverview
la Verendrye Hospital
Green Funeral Home
Ivan Strachan
Gordon
Seas Hanon
Wally
Morris Goodwin
Edward
Carey Grennier
Boris Procyk
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Eva McGuinness
Don and
Eleanor Hawkins
Andrew Speechly
Ken
Ivy
Edna Ferris
Abattoir
Larry Austin
Prop
Ross Poole
Virden
Dales’ Service
Ford
Silver Spur
Road Runner
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