Reggies Ramblings on Olympics and Canadian politics
A writer argues against Olympic funding by wealthy nations and urges using savings to tackle over population and food issues. The piece questions funding for pro hockey and arts, cites Prime Minister Trudeau on monarchy abolition, and notes Bourassa’s claim of support for Olympic subsidies amid media chatter.
Farm Notes contd highlights Canadian oat herbicide talks
Farm Notes cont'd discusses crop damage from a shared mixture of Avadex and Treflan with uncertain causes and lack of endorsement from Agriculture Canada stations and Monsanto. It notes unregistered use, no guaranteed crop safety, and that users proceed at their own risk. The column also touches on politics humor and sports chatter about curling and hockey in Winnipeg.
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Don Kennedy
Manitoba 1976 session progress slow amid land sales and tourism concerns
Morris McGregor reports the Manitoba 1976 session is two months in with slow progress. The government passed Agriculture Estimates and the Urban Affairs department, creating debate over land purchases, Crocus Foods plant at Selkirk, and tensions in Western Manitoba. He questions the No. 1 Highway tourism centre, lotteries, and potential tax changes affecting horse racing.
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Selkirk
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Department of Urban Affairs
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
Rivers
Miniota
No. 1
Saskatchewan
Rene Toupin
Toupin
Horse Racing Commission
Meeting Notes From Arrow River Community Group March Meet
On March 15 ten members and two visitors gathered at Mrs. Les Leland's home. Roll call centered on disliked TV ads. Linda Watters delivered a 4-H speech on food additives titled Look what they've done to our food, Ma. Mrs. J. W. Leland spoke on the recent Board meeting at Hamiota. Ann Westaway spoke on presenting ads to win attention. Hostesses were Mrs. Les Lelond and Mrs. Bonner.
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Les Leland
Linda Watters
J. W. Leland
Hamiota
Ann Westaway
Les Lelond
Bonner
Advertising that Sells A Product Story
Advertisers often push for novelty but many fail to tell the product story. A effective ad clearly explains what the product is how it works advantages and the benefits to the reader.
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