Canadians Face Government Frustration and Regional Tensions
A reader voices growing frustration with government corruption and inefficiency, criticizing bilingualism and fiscal policies like Meech Lake and the GST. The piece contrasts Canada with Russia, noting civil rights differences and regional unity concerns amid Quebec’s distinct society push and Azerbaijani destiny debates.
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Europe
Russia
Meech Lake
Quebec
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Canada
RCMP
la Belle
Moscow
Native women writers sought for Western Canadian anthology
Call for contributors across reserves cities and rural areas including Inuit and Metis women. Prose poetry essays and diary pieces welcome with editing help available. Contact Sylvia Vance in Edmonton or Jeanne Perreault in Calgary or mail submissions to NeWest Press Edmonton.
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Northwest Territories
Sylvia Vance
Edmonton
Jeanne Perreault
Calgary
c/o
NeWest Press
Whyte Avenue
Alberta
TGE
Rural fires unite neighbors and kindness in Prairie life
In Christmas week two farms in Rivers district burned with Bridgeman and Underhill properties lost barns and gear. Volunteers formed two large work parties to aid, reflecting a communal rural spirit. The same issue notes infant Page Haubrich of Hodgeville receiving early cornea transplants via Vancouver specialists, funded by the Bateman Lions Club.
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Romania
Great Plains
Ceaucescu
Rivers Gazette
Rivers District
Bridgemans
Bridgeman’s
Underhill’s
Gazette
Page Haubrich
Hodgeville
Herbert Herald
Page
Vancouver
North America
Lions Club of
Bateman
Prairie Perspective Neighbors Lighten Medical Costs With Drive
Prairie Perspective reports Mary and Deanna Haubrich faced steep medical bills for their daughter and launched a community campaign to ease the burden. Lions in Swan River run the Journey for Light snowmobile marathon, aiming for 40 riders on a 500 mile trek to fund the Eye Bank. The piece notes birds and wildlife, including sparrows and chipmunks, and a local story of neighborly rescue.
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Mary and
Deanna Haubrich
Swan River
Star and Times
Eye Bank
Tofield
Moosomin World Spectator
Mark Wielger
Doonside
Hot Air Register
Racism debate in Manitoba Legislature stirs politics
Manitoba legislators clash over how to handle discriminatory material and racist sentiment. Liberal leader Sharon Carstairs pressures charges while Justice Minister Jim McCrae argues for targeted prosecutions. Premier Gary Filmon calls for broader education and a task force. Roger Matas reports from Winnipeg.
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Manitoba
Thompson
Alberta
Carstairs
Revenue Canada
Liberal Party
Justice
Jim McCrae
McCrae
Gary Filmon
Scotland
Ireland
Canada
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Mulroney
CCNA
Robert Gilroy
Murray Lyons
Cathy Yellowaga
Ed Doering
Roblin
Roger Matas
CJOB
Winnipeg
Remy de Gourmont
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