Democracy and local control in school governance debate
A Manitoba era letter argues against the Greater Unit plan for schools, warning it centralizes power from 1800 local boards to a few area boards. It asserts democracy relies on parental trustees, questions new grants, and cites Alberta tests, railings against loss of local rights and fiscal autonomy. The piece urges small scale reform to protect local governance and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Germany
A. M. Pratt
Manitoba
Alberta
Financial School
Central Committee
AU Algeta
Area Board
District News Highlights Visits Snowfall and Events
Wm Hern returns from Fort William while Neil Kinnon visits Winnipeg. Archy Butt and Mrs Harper host and visitors arrive from Kamsack and Winnipeg residents return home. Snow blankets district with 6 to 7 inches overnight. A meeting in the community hall reviewed a hospital league delegate report from Prince Albert. Pie social, card party, and dances announced for April with local hosts and returning residents from Vancouver and Coast earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hern
Fort William
Neil Kinnon
Winnipeg
Archy Butt
Kamsack
Wm. Harper
Geo. Holliday
McDonald
Jacob Krupp
Walter
Wesley Scoville
E. J. Deanege
Saturay
Pte. K. Gawley
C.W.A.C
Cpl
Joyce Leavitt
Vancouver
James Gawley
Brownstein
H. J. Sures
M. Macaire
State Hospital and Medicine League
Prince Albert
Gilliland
Sask
Local notes and arrivals from Kamsack district village
Mrs S Boyce remains a patient at Kamsack hospital. Archie Harvey returns from the city with a truck. Pte Pete Beck comes home from the Bahamas on Tuesday. Robin Arnott returns after wintering at M A C. Pte Norman Lindsay seeks discharge in the city. Rev J G Anderson attended his uncle's funeral at Carroll Manitoba. Everett Boyce, John Beattie and C Rogers visited the city. Merle Currey returns from Winnipeg after two weeks away. Miss M Creichton of Grandview visits Mr and Mrs W C Robinson. James Curtiss arrives back in the district after wintering in Neepawa. Miss Mary Shrepnechuk of Kamsack visits her parents. Chas Elder returns.
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Makaroff
W.I
Deepdale visitor and local social notes in Dauphin
Winnipeg visitor Deepdale E Luchuk visited in the week. Mrs Geo Gardner remains in Dauphin under doctors care. The mailman reports bad roads. Grace Lester visits Mrs C Schick. Mrs T Roberts recovering well from recent operation. Donald Lester returns from Winnipeg after discharge. Walter and Jim Ward loading a car of registered seed grain. Franchuk family and S Phillips host weekend visit. T Roberts and Corwena Dauphin visitors weekend. Snowstorm stops Sunday church service. P Busch and L Lester visit Dauphin. G Ward and Frank return from Dauphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Luchuk
Winnipeg
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Recoveries
Mrs A A Sangster visited Miss Irene Benson last week. Wesley Maguire spent the day at Wm Sangster's on Wednesday. Mrs Redman Jr visited Mr and Mrs Wm Maguire. Mr and Mrs John Davis returned home after a visit to Kamsack. T Rosevear of The Pas is improving from severe injuries. Sawing bees nearly finished. farmers ready to work the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Sangster
Irene Benson
Wesley Maguire
Wm. Sangster
Redman Jr
Wm. Maguire
John Davis
Kamsack
T. Rosevear
Pas
Local Visits and Upcoming Meeting at Mrs McMurray
Grand Narrows visitors Mrs and Mrs Wm Radford called on Mrs Radford Sr The next M F A C meeting will be at Mrs W McMurray home on Wednesday April 17 Mr Frychuk took his daughter to hospital last week for appendicitis operation Mrs L Kempthorney and her young daughter from Killarney Manitoba are guests at the McMurray home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Radford
Radford Sr
M.F.A.C
W. McMurray
Frychuk
L. Kempthorney
Killarney
Man
Wm. McMurray
Merridale Logs And Local Improvements Reported
Steve Chick revisits Timber district after winter at Cockerill Bros camp and assists in wood cutting. Councillor Henry Chick notes a seven inch hen egg. Bridge over the Shel River refurbished with tamarac and stone, opening roads for light traffic. a new bridge planned to save ratepayers costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockerill Bros
Steve Chick
Steve Trowsky
Henry Chick
She'l
Local residents head to City for discharge and visits
Bill McArthur travels to the City for his discharge. Mr. and Mrs. Neville motor to the City on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. D Staple motor to the City last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Clif McKeay spend several days in the City last week. Pte Jim Christoff leaves Thursday for discharge. Jr Red Cross card party Friday night draws good turnout. Mr. and Mrs. LB Eckert learn their son William is en route home from overseas. Wendel Lamb remains hospitalized in Russell with a serious hand injury from Tuesday cog incident at the pump jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McArthur
Neville
D. Staple
Clif McKeay
Jim Christoff
Jr Red Cross
LB. Eckert
William
Overseas
Wendel Lamb
Russell
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T. H. Taylor's Hardware General Merchant
District News
Togo
Shell River Livestock Producers Shipping Co-op
Commission Shippers
Roblin and
Makaroff Sat
Roblin Wm. Kerswell
the Co-op
Way
Canada
Deepdale
Silverwood
Grand Narrows
Merridale
Taylor’s
Steele Briggs & McKenzies
Roblin Athletic ‘Association
Roblin School
R. Ross
Bield
K. Trowsy
Henry Chicks
Nick Maluga
Liske’s Mill
H. Poyser
Harry
Harry Andronyk
Plett’s
Stella’ Beauty Parlor & Dress Shop
St. Roblin
Hereford
Kendale
D. M
Staple
Tame and
Meadow Hay
Ward Bros
John Sorochuk
Roblin
W. H. Crowder
Dauphin
Massey-Harris
Arnold Andres
Zorra
Oliver Hart-Parr
Oliver
D. M. Staple
Singer Sewing Machine
G. H. Fisher
Jack Bearman
Deepdale Man
Carlson, Roblin
Cook
Kke Edward
Gilbert Plains
Main Street
Geo W. Mervink
Inglis Man
H. Dillin
Nick Ratushny
Merridale P.O
Harry Yellowaga
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