Trust and politics collide in Manitoba grant dispute
Roblin Russell MLA Len Derkach faces criticism after delaying a Community Places grant to the Waywayseecappo Indian Band over an unpaid 1987 bill. Critics allege bargaining tactics, while Derkach defends his actions as tactful and within limits. The dispute spurs calls for investigations as election talk grows.
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Roblin Russell
Len Derkach
Derkach
Waywayseecape
Russell
Winnipeg Free Press
Maurice Twovoice
Community Places
Bonnie Mitchelson
Department of Culture, Heritage and Recreation
Liberal
Paul Edwards
NDP
Gary Doer
Binscarth
Manitoba
Clayton Manness
Maurice Two Voice
Way Way Band
Letter to Editor on Hooked supplement anonymity
A response to the Hooked supplement explains that the editor will extend anonymity to the letter writer, matching the policy used for interviewees in Hooked, and notes that signed publication is normally required. The note clarifies context and courtesy extended to this anonymous contributor.
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Review
Hooked
Letter on drug abuse, Choices program, peer pressure
A Goose Lake High student writes about Hooked and drug abuse in the community. The letter argues for personal responsibility, questions the impact of the Choices program, and urges peers to resist pressure while highlighting fear of losing friends to drugs.
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Goose Lake High
Concerned Anglers of Manitoba Form New Group
A letter announces the formation of the Concerned Anglers of Manitoba CAM a lobby group to protect angling interests in the province The group aims to address fish stocks water quality habitat enforcement and related issues and invites inquiries to CAM Secretary Dan Sernyk at 1 668 5831.
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Manitoba
Concerned
Anglers of
Concerned Anglers of
CAM
Dan Sernyk
Recycling conference frames future waste strategy and jobs
A 450 attendee recycling conference urged wiser resource use and regional landfill reforms. Speakers highlighted public concern, broadened literature on pollution, and the rise of pre sorting stations diverting materials to recycling streams. Individuals with practical ideas may profit by capitalizing on these shifts.
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Ottawa
Alberta
Prairie Perspective on Recycling and Public Will
A Prairie observer debates heavy handed landfill charges and rural readiness to recycle. Prices from cities show varied costs while visitors report displays and Keep-sacs cottage industry products. The piece cites Buckminster Fuller and WW2 homefront discipline as motivation, promising future Prairie Weeklies comments.
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Buckminster Fuller
Spaceship Earth
Prairie Weeklies
Liberal leadership race lacks public excitement in Winnipeg
CJOB Winnipeg report notes among Liberal hopefuls Jean Chretien remains the front runner with wide West East support. Paul Martin Sheila Copps John Nunziata and Tom Wappel trail as Meech Lake Accord debate highlights lack of new ideas and potential national implications. Police escorted two hecklers, drawing media focus.
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John Turner
Calgary
Winnipeg
Jean Chretien
Chretien
Winnipeg Forum
Sharon Carstairs
Paul Martin
Brian Mulroney
Sheila Copps
John Nunziata
Tom Wappel
Meech Lake
Nunziata
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Chan
CCNA
Robert Gilroy
Murray Lyons
Cathy Yellowaga
Ed Doering
Roblin
Toronto
Quebec City
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
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United States
Roger Matas
CJOB
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