Between Iraq and a hard place in Middle East turmoil
Opinion piece argues oil dependence drives conflict, cites Iran backing Saudi tolerance for Western troops, predicts possible U S Iraq war, questions substitutions like jojoba oil, and critiques Western rhetoric and Arab divides. It contrasts politics with fossil fuel realities and religious zeal.
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Middle East
Saddam Hussein
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Pakistan
Hussein
Bush
Iraq
Lyndon Johnson
U.S
Viet Nam
West
Letter to Editor Canada lacks backbone
A reader argues that the first separatist MP elected in Quebec cannot swear allegiance to Canada and warns this could destabilize Parliament. They call on the media, federal government, provinces, and Canadians to oppose separatist MPs and question national unity and a minority government’s balance of power.
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M.P
Quebec
Canada
B.C
Manitoba parties push bilingualism topic aside in election plan
The three main Manitoba parties agree on election issues and avoid bilingualism debate. Opponents urge a binding referendum on bilingualism be held with the general election, arguing vast public opposition to spending billions on language policy.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Election Called With No Clear Issue
Premier Filmon issued the writ amid a lack of decisive policy questions. The campaign centers on leadership rather than policy, with Filmon leveraging popularity and his role at the Premiers Conference to boost his image for a potential majority government.
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Filmon
Manitoba
Gary Filmon
Meech Lake
Ottawa
Provincial races simmer as Manitoba party strategies unfold
Roger Matas reports on Manitoba provincial politics with Liberals targeting record, Tories aiming for a majority, and NDP’s Gary Doer courting work voters. Filmon touts inter provincial trade gains while Carstairs aligns with Wells to challenge Tory rule. The race appears close with high stakes for four years.
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Filmon
Sharon Carstairs
Newfoundland
Clyde Wells
Meech
Carstairs
Manitoba
NDP
Gary Doer
Doer
People and kindness thread through prairie towns
Gilbert Plains resident George Vogt receives a hand powered three wheel cart from friend Bob Lee to aid mobility. The piece celebrates community efforts from Dauphin to Steinbach and Yorkton including Buffy's cattle, a credit union incident, and SIGN's neighborly work.
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Gilbert Plains
George Vogt
George
Bob Lee
Dauphin
Bob
Dauphin Herald
Lloyd Coates
Willingdon
Carstairs News Chronicle
Coates
Buffy
Cattalo
Jewel Heinrichs
Rosenort
Credit Union
Jewel
Scratching River
Morris
Steinbach
Bob Banman
California
Harvard
Steinbach Carillon
Yorkton
SIGN
Pas
Opasquia Times
Roblin Review Clarifies Letter to Editor Requirements
The Roblin Review welcomes signed letters to the editor. Letters must include the writer's address and phone number for verification. Only the name and town address will be published.
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The
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