Canada’s 1991 outlook and political tempers rise
As 1991 nears, critics fault adjournments of parliamentary and legislative sessions amid recession and looming Saudi Arabia Iraq tensions. The piece explores if a holiday break is justified while Mulroney’s government faces Meech Lake, GST fallout, and war uncertainty, with New Year hopes and questions for 1990’s end.
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United Nation
Saddam Hussein
George Bush
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Mulroney
Meech Lake
Oka
Mr. Bush
House of Commons
Canada
Moose Jaw school alumni plan Diamond Jubilee celebration
Former students and staff of Moose Jaw technical and collegiate schools announce a four day Diamond Jubilee from August 1 to 4 1991. The event features parties sports banquet and dance. Send name and address to A E Peacock Collegiate 145 Ross Street East Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada SGIL0S83 Phone 806 693 4626 for full details.
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Moosecaw Technical High School
Tedh Oxford Collegiate
Canadian Vocational Training School
A. E. Peacock Technical (Collegiate
A. E. Peacock
Ross Street
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Canada
Roblin Review invites signed letters to the editor
The Roblin Review welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed with the writer’s address and phone number for verification, and only the writer’s name and town will appear in print.
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The
Roblin Review
Reform Party response to chaotic federal politics in Canada
Letter discusses reactions to MP Brian White on the Flight Services Station closure and cross-party shifts. It critiques Meech Lake, Senate appointments, and calls Canadian politics chaotic, referencing federal reforms and public skepticism. The piece frames Reform Party as a corrective to democratic shortcomings.
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Dauphin- Swan River
Brian White
Dauphin Herald
White
Dauphin
Reform Party
National Film Board
Meech Lake
Canada
Newfoundland
Quebec
Canaa
House of Commons
Senate
Reform Party of Canada
Great Canadian education forum on dropouts and tech delivery
Virginia Miller, director-general of the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission, warned that one in three high school students will drop out. The forum highlighted a $2.4 billion annual US burden and a future where two thirds of jobs require extra training beyond grade 12. Edmonton educator Warren Hathaway urged using technology to bring education to local schools rather than bussing students farther away.
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Canada
Virginia Miller
Employment and Immigration Commission
Ottawa
Miller
Warren Hathaway
Edmonton
Alberta Education
Dr. Hathaway
Small schools praised for personal guidance and leadership
Prairie Perspectives highlights benefits of small schools with less bureaucracy and closer principal student ties. Dr Hathaway argues achievements match large schools, except some science courses. Dr McClaren notes BC employers seek collaborative skills and warns education must adapt to rapid change.
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Hathaway
Milton McClaren
Simon Fraser University
B.C
McClaren
H.G. Wells
Manitoba session ends with conservative majority intact
Premier Gary Filmon wrapped up Manitoba's legislative session, marking a housekeeping close before March. The government kept Final Offer Selection on the books, faced opposition claims of arrogance, and signaled a March Throne Speech with a cautious wage outlook and cautious public sector pay limits.
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Manitoba
Gary Filmon
Gary Doer
Sharon Carstairs
Carstairs
Deer
Filmon
Brian Mulroney
NDP
Ottawa
Clayton Manness
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