Information as power and a call for accountable government
Auditor-General Kenneth Dye highlights billions in mismanagement including a 1 billion tax break for Dome Petroleum and 678 million lost on airports. The piece argues information empowers citizens, urges elected MPs over bureaucrats, and notes upcoming ambulance service training in Roblin with general attendance at the health center meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor-General
Hong Kong
Weather Service
Dome Petroleum
Ottawa
Dye
Russell
Roblin
Boyce
Roblin District Health Centre
Footnote to History by Will Koroluk
Excerpts recall a camp scene where a band of young men gathered on grass around a fire for warmth and a hearty meal. They toasted absent friends and sweethearts with coffee after a long day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Koroluk
Northland Feature Service
McKernan
CHOP WOOD Safely
At this time of year a lot of people cut winter firewood using a chainsaw. The tool saves time but is dangerous in inexperienced hands and requires care.
Christmas Camp Hardships Noted by Forest Officer
Ken Vipond of Manitoba Natural Resources penned a chain saw safety booklet while describing the reality of spending Christmas at a spring camp in a southeastern Alberta coulee. The piece notes the seasonal hardship and practical refuge in rugged terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulee
Alberta
Ken Vipond
Manitoba Natural Resources
Seminar Talks on Morality and Change in Education
A school seminar urges sex education with parental involvement while noting social change requires guiding influence. Historical reminiscences of North West Mounted Police veteran Jim McKernan include danger tips for tree felling and a Christmas camp memory with Metis hunters and buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McKernan
North-West Mounted Police
Alberta
Grizzly Bear Coulee
Vermilion
Alta
Tree Removal Confusion Downgrades Public Fence Work
Residents report uncertain tree work as workers remove a trunk and branches while some fear safety gaps. Officials urge patience as crews navigate access and document jurisdiction.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roblin Review
Roblin Review Ltd
1St Avenue N.W
Manitoba
D. H. Oliphant
M. D. Oliphant
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
CCNA
Canada
U.S.A
Mainstream
By Tony Carlson
Nual
Kenneth Dye
Craig Shariff
McKernans
Park
Onanole
Melba Patton
Man
PAO C.F
L.S. 9
N.E.W
S.E
Q. Maniraa
Ash
Sylvester Yakielashek
P.O
W. G. Ritchie
Main Street
Dauphin
Intermountain School Division
Carmen Haliski
Gilbert Plains
Stan K. Plewak
P.O. Box
Grandview
Inter Mountain School Division NO
Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School
Paul Dietrich
Morris Yeroschak
Rol
Oyo
Jakeman Insurance & Real Main
Inglis
2Nd Avenue
S.W
3Rd Avenue N.E
San Clara
4Th Avenue N.W
St. Vlnd’s College
2Nd Ave
N.E
Makaroff
Duck Mountains
Lake of the Prairies
Roblin Trailer Court
Bowes
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