Tragedy prompts reflection on campus shootings and reactions
The writer laments the incomprehensible classroom attack and condemns the shooter as a demented figure. They anticipate political and social responses, from anti gun lobby rhetoric to media roundtables, jokes, and debates over gender violence and public safety.
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University of Montreal
Canada
National Rifle Association
Chernobyl
Ethiopia
Goose Lake alias sparks Roblin name debate in letter
A Roblin resident writes to the editor praising local volleyball teams at the Provincial AA Tournament in Winnipeg while criticizing the nickname Goose Lake used for Roblin teams. The author urges restoring the school name RC I or proposing Lake of the Prairies High as a recognisable alternative.
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Winnipeg
Goose Lake
Sonny
Roblin
St. Vlad’s
Allstar
R.C.I
Dear Editor Letter Questions Canadian Identity Funding
A Winnipeg reader criticizes Robert Matas for urging billions to prop up Canadian identity, arguing the stance is biased. The letter recalls war veterans and questions the source, suggesting a less biased provincial Legislature alternative.
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Robert Matas
Roblin Review
Matas
C.J.C.B
Peter Warren
C.J
Peter Gzowski
C.B.C
Bill Crawley
Winnipeg
Prairie Forum on Rural Development Sparks Self-Help Push
A Prairie Forum drew 310 registrants, far more than the 150 expected, with attendees from Edmonton to Quebec City exploring rural reform. Three women dominated the talks, highlighting local initiatives led by Eileen Collins of Pilot Mound and others as models for attracting new services through practical ideas and community enthusiasm.
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Prairie Forum On Rural Development
Edmonton
Quebec City
Pilot Mound
Eileen Collins
Prairie Perspective notes on local ventures and telecottaging
A Prairie Perspective recounts residents building 5000 square feet of leased rental space funded by $200,000 raised locally and a bank loan, plus a senior facility planned in Maryfield. It highlights cookbook author success, telecommuting demos, and a shift toward home based work, with a message that salvation lies in effort and self reliance rather than government aid.
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Maryfield
Sybil McGarva
Bruce Penton
The
Moosomin World Spectator
MccGarva
Vermilion
Jean Parc
Denver
U.S
Athabasca U
Linton
North Dakota
Philadelphia
Ottawa
McLaughlin’s NDP leadership sparks questions of unity
At a Winnipeg convention the New Democratic Party elected Audrey McLaughlin as its first female national leader. Critics question her lack of leadership experience and whether the party can stay united and appeal nationwide. Some see Gary Doer as a possible future contender if McLaughlin falters. Roger Matas reports from CJOB Winnipeg.
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New Democratic Party
Winnipeg
Audrey McLaughlin
Canada
McLaughlin
NDP
Liberals
Quebec
Meech
Labor
Gary Doer
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