Manitoba NDP Protest Over Ending Farm and Rural Stress Line
Manitoba New Democrats condemn the province for stopping funding of the 24 hour Farm and Rural Stress Line run by the Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba division. The Winnipeg line remains funded, sparking rural-urban tensions and quotes about differing attitudes toward public services.
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Manitoba New Democrats
Manitoba
Canadian Mental Health Association
NDP Ag
Rosann Wowchuk
Winnipeg
Farmers' Indifference and Fear in Fascist Austria and Canada
A letter recalls Nazi era Austria where farmers faced imprisonment for not selling to the state marketing agency and links it to present concerns about the Canadian Wheat Board. The author argues gradual erosion of rights favors a few under the guise of the greater good.
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Austria
Canadian Wheat Board
Letter on Wheat Board power and farmer freedom
The writer argues the Wheat Board serves its own existence more than producers. He cites Andy McMechan jailed for not selling to the Board and warns against surrendering freedom to a state system. He accuses the Board of draining Western grain trade and stifling entrepreneurial ideas.
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Wheat Board
Andy McMechan
MacMechan
Mid-Summer Report From Christmas Tree Farm Notes Birds and Frost Damage
The writer outlines surprising garden incidents including a wetting mishap, a mower seat split, and new bird arrivals the lazuli bunting and white-winged crossbill. It also details frost damage to apple trees and canes, delayed moisture, and ongoing garden work with occasional wildlife sightings and pests.
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Charlie Chan
Christmas Tree Farm
Roger Tory Peterson
Botany Department
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