National Parks Policy Shocks Clear Lake Residents
A letter from Hon. Jean Chretien criticizes national park policy as drastic and warns of turning parks into green spaces and amusement zones. The piece argues that Clear Lake and Wasagaming would lose tourism appeal, urging Manitoba to voice clear objections to federal plans and stressing parks should remain for all Canadians.
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Clear Lake
Riding Mountain National Park
Jean Chretien
The
Canada
Coney Island
Manitoba
Wasagaming
In Hitler's Shadow and Brutal Regimes Abroad
A critical appraisal of totalitarian regimes in Brazil Greece and Iraq, noting torture public executions and political oppression. The piece argues Western allies and international bodies should condemn these acts more forcefully, warning that dependence on such allies risks liability if democracy is compromised.
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Brazil
Mexico
United States
U.S
Vietnam
India
Iraq
Greece
Athens
Council of Europe
United Nations
Organization of American States
Hitler
Women Seek Tax Breaks for Child Care Says Volunteers Deserve Exemption
The National Council of Women of Canada delegates discussed federal tax reform. Mrs. H. J. Loewen of Winnipeg urged deducting child care costs for volunteers, arguing it supports essential societal work. The council endorsed aspects of the White Paper including higher exemptions and family considerations, and urged removal of dangerous chemicals from detergents while voicing concern over austerity impacts on the National Film Board of Canada.
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National Council of Women of Canada
National Film Board of Canada
Bohdan Fedehan
Windsor
Ont
Appeal Dismissed in Jaggers Conspiracy Case
The Manitoba Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by brothers John Raymond Jaggers, 20, and Charles William Jaggers, 24, challenging seven weeks already served before sentencing on a conspiracy to commit robbery charge. Justice Mannin criticized magistrate Ian Dubienski for erroneous remarks about the Appeal Court.
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Manitoba Court of Appeal
John Raymond Jaggers
Charles William Jaggers
Trate Ian Dubienski
Apeal Court
Dubienski
Justice Mannin
Appeal ‘Court
Magis
Sawmill loans held up as River Sawmills halts work
Manitoba Premier Ed Schreyer said further loans to River Sawmills Ltd await proof all liens and creditors claims are settled before disbursement. The Pas project suspends construction. Churchill Forest Industries sawmill also curtails trial operations as delays ripple through the integrated development.
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Manitoba
Ed Schreyer
River Sawmills Ltd
Pas
Manitoba Development Fund
Schreyer
MDF
River Sawmills
Teant-Operated
Churchill Forest Industries
CFI Or
Menerat
Development Fund
Liberal House
Gordon Johnston
Johnston
Alberta centers curb water use amid drought and heat
Alberta communities face water restrictions as drought and record heat strain supplies. Whitecourt limited lawn watering to two hours every other second day after a 150,000 gallon spare reservoir drained. Edmonton set a 77,279,000 gallon one day record while Red Deer eyed rationing as pressure and low levels lingered. Northern towns reported no rationing plans though April May precipitation ran below normal province wide. A weather system from British Columbia offered potential relief with showers and cooler air upcoming.
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Sherwood Park
Edmonton
Les Gyurek
Red Deer
Nelson Deck
Deck
Alberta
Grande Prairie
Peace River
R. E. Bailey
Department of Agriculture
Hanna-Youngstown
Edmonton Weather Office
Fort Chipewyan
Fort Mc
Evans Survives Motion in Legislature Vote
Industry minister Leonard Evans survived an opposition motion to cut his salary to one dollar. The 25 to 22 defeat saw 18 Conservatives, three Liberals and the lone Social Credit member vote yes as debate closed after 80 hours of sessions.
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Industry and Commerce
Leonard Evans
Social Credit
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Germany
H. J. Loewen
Winnipeg
NFB
Muss S. M. Steadman
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Council
Peter Bashuk
Government House
Richard Bowles
Perature
Atio
Columba
Saskatchewan
al- Sorte
Whitecourt
Medicine Hat
Evans
Winnipegs
McLaren
Rupert
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