Christmas greetings drift through Manitoba family notes
A nostalgic year end column shares lively updates from Manitoba and Alberta families. Jack, Eleanor, and others retire or change jobs, with details on locations like Sherwood Park Edmonton and Brandon. Local business owners, healthcare workers, and bankers are named, plus memories from Isabella and Cardale.
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Jack
Eleanor
Gwenda
Bobbi
Sherwood Park
Alberta
Royal Bank
Edmonton
Don
Bonnie
Tory
Tamara
Davilyn
Brandon
John Coxworth
Isabella
Margaret
Decker, Birtle
Miniota
Petticoat Junction
Clark proposes reforms to boost Canadian parliamentary power
In advance of a campaign, Joe Clark unveils plans to cut taxes and revive Parliament. He pledges a tough freedom of information law with independent tribunal oversight and argues for annual full reviews of two departments by opposition MPs. He also wants stronger committees with funds for research, reducing party discipline to empower backbenchers.
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Ottawa
Joe Clark
Clark
Ged Baldwin
Trudeau
House of Commons
Canada
U.S
Move to rename Dominion Day to Canada Day gains Commons approval
In principle, the House of Commons backs renaming July First to Canada Day to bolster national identity. The piece notes Canada’s wartime history and honors Ed Schreyer’s political ascent from Manitoba premier to Governor General, highlighting mixed public reception. It also recalls early women’s hockey, mentioning the Telephones team circa 1907 and Winnipeg sports commentary on the sport’s longevity.
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House of Commons
Canada
Winnipeg
Ed Schreyer
Manitoba
All Canada
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