Sitting Bull Portrait Sparks Calgary Debate At Museum
A Calgary museum curator pressed State Secretary Judy LaMarsh to remove a Sitting Bull image from the Centennial Train. Julian West of Horsemen's Hall defends the photo, arguing Sitting Bull was a renegade who fled into Canada, prompting a blistering critique of national origin and Canadian history.
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Calgary
Judy LaMarsh
Sitting Bull
Julian West
Horsemen's Hall
Canada
Custer
Mr. West
Rights for French Language Education in Canada Described
The article argues for bilingual education in English Canada to unify the nation. It highlights Manitoba and Saskatchewan proposals allowing up to half the school day in French under ministerial control, with safeguards ensuring non-French speakers receive English instruction. It asserts the aim is justice and national survival, praising the governments for backing minority language rights.
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Canada
Manitoba
Campbell Opposes Liquor Law Extension in Manitoba Debate
Former Manitoba premier D L Campbell representing Lakeside district spoke against Sun day alcohol sales ad vertising and longer hours under a bill allowing meals alcohol Sundays and home production. He cited Bracken Report calls for education and rehab and urged more restraint, while Saul Miller of NDP supported amendments but questioned TV advertising impact. Debate adjourned by PC member Robert Steen.
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Manitoba
D. L. Campbell
Lakeside
Campbell
Bracken
Bracken Report
Saul Miller
NDP
Seven Oaks
Miller
Robert Steen
St. Matthews
Affidavit Ties Official to School Politics in Neepawa Case
An affidavit presented in the Manitoba Legislature alleges that Michael Posmituk, a Manitoba Boundaries Commission member, connected an official to politics affecting Neepawa. The document details alleged influence over school matters and local governance.
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Manitoba
Michael Posmituk
Manitoba Boundaries Commission
Neepawa
Higher Minimum Wage Sparks Small Business Worries
Manitoba lawmakers debated a Liberal motion to raise the minimum wage to 1.25 from 1.00 an hour. Labor Minister Obie Baizley warned broader increases could force some small businesses to close while New Democratic Party Leader Russ Pauley pressed for a review of how wages are set.
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Obie Baizley
Manitoba
Bailey
New Democratic Party
Russ Pauley
Paulley
Committee On Industrial Relations
Three and Four Wonder Whit Its Just- They
Doreen Wiebe reflects on the carefree joys of three and four year olds. The piece notes their curiosity, learning, imagination, love of animals, dressing up, and adventures from trips to town to a newborn kitten, ending with bedtime prayers and a simple, hopeful outlook.
Highway costs rise as Manitoba plans bigger highway program
Manitoba highways minister Walter Weir announced 1967-68 estimates totaling 48.3 million dollars for highways and water control. He warned costs will exceed the budget by about 10 million, citing delayed work and a late season start. Spokesmen reported costs up to 20 percent higher than anticipated, with major projects on the Winnipeg Portage la Prairie corridor and the perimeter highway. The plan includes 59 miles of Trans-Canada work toward improvements to shoulder and surface, and hard surfacing Highway 6 in the Interlake region north of Briksdale.
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Walter ‘Weir
Manitoba
Highways Department
Water Control and Conservation Branch
Weir
Nighways Department
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Portage
Saskatchewan
Interlake
Briksdale
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Vy Neepawa
Homer Gill
Nelson Shoemaker
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Posmituk
Posmituck
Ste. Rose
Gil Molgat
Shoemaker
Gill
Mike Posmituk
Posmacux
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MacGregor
United States
Post Office Department
McGregor
Doreen Wiebe
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Rupert
Family Pharmacy
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Denwal Pharmacy
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