Regionalism may unlock rural Manitoba progress
About 90 residents attended Inglis last Thursday for a regional ski hill meeting. The push aims to unite Roblin Russell and nearby towns, showcasing cooperation over rivalry, with joint Manitoba Summer Games bids and shared regional benefits.
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Messissippi
Inglis
Chambers of Commerce
Roblin
Russell
Steinbach
Ethelbert
Shevlin
Zelena
Manitoba
Editor Letter Denounces Racism In Canada Critique
An letter to the editor rejects Roger Matas for suggesting racism fades with time. The writer condemns apathy toward discrimination, cites historical internment and voting rights limits, and urges denouncing all racism regardless of form. The piece warns excuses allow prejudice to persist.
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Roger Matas
Canada
Matas
Mr. Matas
Manitoba
Whitewood Centennial History Book seeks local memories
Whitewood Saskatchewan celebrates its centennial in 1992 and seeks residents past and present to contribute family histories photos and anecdotes by Sept 1 1990. Photos will be returned and a brochure with info and an order form is available from Doreen Westcott secretary box 82 Whitewood Sask SOG 5CO.
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Whitewood
Saskatchewan
Doreen Westcott
Sask
SOG
Growing crafts and industry across the Prairies take root
A survey of clipping highlights a shift into manufacturing and crafts on the Prairies. Block and son evolved a roll-away tarp idea into Block's Majestic Covers producing truck covers and outdoor gear. Clegg Manufacturing at Arrow River expands to eleven workers with welding and cattle oilers. Westlock sees Eleanor McCullough revive a practical old idea.
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Watson Witness
Gordon Block
Adolph
Gordon
Block
Majestic
Hamiota Echo
Arrow River
Prairie venture drive to fund local handicapped car controls
The Prairie Perspective notes a Weyburn drive aiming to raise 250000 for a local venture to manufacture hand controls for disabled drivers, the invention credited to Craig Lenz of Yellow Grass. It also highlights mint farming near Bow Island, Saskatoon berry sales from Elm Creek, and raspberry orchard ventures in Killarney with seasonal employment.
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Kandis Lea Originals
Milady
Weyburn
Craig Lenz
Bow Island
Thackers
France
U.S
Herald Leader
Travis McCullough
Elm Creek
Queen of Cuisine
Nutter’s
Medicine Hat
Donald Cranston
Manitoba brawl over Final Offer Selection repeal
Manitoba legislature debates repealing Final Offer Selection amid a fierce ideological clash among NDP Liberals and Tories. The feud centers on union advantage, labor disputes, and parliamentary tactics that stall other business, with Premier Filmon and MLA Jay Cowan figures highlighted in charged exchanges.
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Manitoba
NDP
Supervalu
Manitoba Food and Commercial Workers
Bernie Bill
Bernie Christophe
Gary Filmon
Steve Ashton
Ashton
Churchill Ndp
Jay Cowan
Cowan
Liberals
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CCNA
Robert Gilroy
Murray Lyons
Cathy Yellowaga
Ed Doering
Wikhail
Moscow
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