Direct democracy in Canada: plebiscites and recalls debated
Kevin Avram argues that citizen votes have a long Western Canadian history and can curb government excess. He notes Saskatchewan and British Columbia plans for plebiscites on budgets taxation abortion funding recall of MLAs and initiative votes, amid wider discontent with federal and provincial leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Grant Devine
B.C
Rita Johnson
Newfondland
Canada
Quebec
Alberta
Manitoba
Western Canada
Liek
Farmer's
United Farmer's of
Albert
United of Farmer’s of
Progressive Party
House of Commons
Meech Lake
Mulroney
Clyde Wells
Kevin Avram
Notable visits from Alberta and Saskatchewan relatives
Recent visitors included Leu and Betty White with daughters Donna and Kali from Edmonton Alberta plus David Ryan, and Betty Lou with husband Jack Cameron Jana and Kent from Virden for a brief stay. They attended a grand nephew's wedding at Acadia Valley Alberta and visited Gord White in Alsask Saskatchewan.
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Leu
Betty White
Donna
David Ryan
Kali
Edmonton
Alberta
Betty Lou
Jack Cameron
Jana
Kent
Virden
Acadia Valley
A.B
Norma (White
Clare Shoemaker
Gord White
Gord
Alsask
Saskatchewan
Local Visits and School Event Highlight Regional Roundup
Isabella News notes Glen Nichols and Steve of Winnipeg stayed with Bill and Carolyn Flynn and family. Earle and Marjorie with Barrie and Linda Miller visited Rhonda Miller at Minaki Lodge Ontario. Leigh Huberdeau and Les Sutherland attended Neepawa Natives Hockey School in Carberry on September weekend. Congratulations to the Hanlin family on their tape Red Ribbons Barbie Dolls and Fairy Tales.
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Glen Nichols
Steve
Winnipeg
Bill
Carolyn Flynn
Earle
Marjorie
Barrie
Linda Miller
Rhonda Miller
Minaki Lodge
Ontario
Leigh Huberdeau
Les Sutherland
Neepawa
Carberry
Hanlin’s
Shiloh District News Wishes and Harvest Times
A Shiloh District column recounts health notes and harvest activity, mentions Bessie Dodds dislocating a shoulder and breaking a bone, and Myron helping at home. Margaret Carter and Karen Rinn are noted as ill, with visits by Winnie Black and Doreen Black to Moose Jaw for a retirement party. Ella McLauchlin's 83rd birthday is celebrated on September 6, 1991 with family in attendance.
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Bessie Dodds
Bessie
Myron
Margaret Carter
Karen
Murray Rinn
Carman
Doreen Black
Winnie Black
Moose Jaw
Winnie
Ken
Red Deer
Brandon
Doreen
Orley
Adele McLauchlin
Ella McLauchlin
Lynne
Victor
Scott
Barrett Lavich
Brookdale
Isabel
Ellwyn McLauchlin
St. Albert
Alberta
Ella
Ivan Butler
Vancouver Island
Shelly
Doug Wedderburn
Coaldale
Harry Butler
Port Alberni
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Elsie Roberts
Edith Johns
Lorna and
Jack
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Oaliner News
Jim Routledge
Hamiot
Isabella News
Blanche Lawn
Jean Norrie
Akden’s
Shiloh
Louise Bond
Oak Lake
McManus
Harley-Davidson
Kenton, Man
Don Forsyth
Forsyth’s Grocery Store
Miniata
Rod & Marilyn Krecolowich
Forsyth
Rod and Marilyn
Redfern
Farm Jservices
Rivers
Minnedosa
Hamiota
Kenton
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