Debate on bilingualism and education in Canada
Readers argue CBC bilingualism coverage and the Report's four year cost. They advocate early language education in both French and English, cross province teaching cooperation, and a unified national education approach to foster bilingual and bicultural identity. The letter questions policy and political unanimity on language issues.
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Pas
CBC
Canada
Ontario
New Bewnswick
Manitoba
British Columbia
Move Toward Understanding to Reduce Future Political Confusion
A call for guiding next generations to learn about each other to ease political tensions. Emphasizes long term opportunity for better dialogue and fewer misunderstandings as children and grandchildren grow.
The Pas Sees Budget Tightening Amid Ottawa Signals
The local council faces 1968 tax pressure with a proposed five mill levy for a new skating rink and potential arena debentures. Officials hope grants-in-lieu of taxes might ease the burden, but provincial policy changes remain uncertain as the year ends.
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Ottawa
Pas
H Lowever
Counterac
Housing minister urges money for Indians housing at conference
The Honorable Jack Carroll, Manitoba welfare minister, urged relaxation of finance rules to fund better housing for Indians and Metis moving to cities at a federal provincial conference. He criticized Ottawa for inaction and noted The Pas faces a housing shortage due to CMHC down payment costs and developer disinterest in rural areas.
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Manitoba
Jack Carroll
Ottawa
Carroll
Pas
CMHC
Farm accounting and year end records guide farming profits
The article urges careful year end review of farm finances with detailed records and inventories. It discusses measuring total income against total capital, evaluating each enterprise, and using progress statements for informed decisions.
The Pas Faces Tax Pressures and Rink Location Debate
The Pas faces rising local taxes due to wage costs and police needs with appeals for tougher cost control. A new skating curling rink location is under scrutiny for potential extra costs. Councillor elect Stan Reid, a Chartered Accountant, is expected to push for clear leadership and reduce fiscal risks.
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Stan Reid
Reid
Tax Vote Echoes From Imperial Decree
Fragmentary biblical text notes a decree by Caesar Augustus taxing all the world, with references to a man named Abraran and a census to be taken in those days. The wording resembles a historical or religious archive extract.
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Zachari
Ig’rel
Abrahim
Israel
Jé’seph
Gal Ilee
N’az’aréth
Ji-de’d
Béth’lé-hém
David
Christ the Lord
Béth’léhém
Ma’ry
Jo’seph
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IFR
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Norman Publishers Ltd
Third Street
the Pas
Doug McBride
Post Office Department
By Bob Christopherson
Ting
Council
Education Foundation
Jesus
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