Controversy Over Senator Thompson Highlights Parliament Reform
The piece discusses Senator Andrew Thompson's limited appearances, illness, and contempt finding amid media focus. It contrasts his case with Bill C-4 on the Wheat Board, urging debate on reforming Parliament to ensure equal votes and independent representation beyond party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Reform Party
Senate
Mexico
Bill Rosher
Wheat Board
House of Commons
Reform
Gary Breitkreutz
Ottawa
Cougars Coyotes and Councillors in Rural Tales
A collage of local incidents and opinions from prairie communities. A 75 year old man survives a buck attack during deer feeding after flipping and pinning the animal, while editors discuss two Wohlgemuth brothers and a cougar incident. Residents report coyotes entering towns, raising concerns about pets and safety, and a Roseau River woman welcomes twins while tracing an eight-twins family heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pisio
Clair
Pisio
John
Melfort Journal
Arley
Tony
Hanna-ites
RCMP
Dave Dzuba
Hanna Herald
Wendy Nelson
Roseau River
Wendy
Neighborly News Sparks Local Gossip Across Manitoba
The RM of Rocky View sees history with Reeve Bob Cameron receiving an anonymous threat letter. Councillors pass lie detector tests at 400 each, and the Five Village Weekly ponders how truth can be proved. Allan and Mrs Plett relocate to a tent near Steinbach amid community chatter. In Lac du Bonnet a truck with a remote starter injures a liquor store and a vehicle, costing about 2500 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendy
Morris General Hospital
Tina
Tanisha
Altona Red River Valley
Rocky View
Bob Cameron
Five-Village Weekly
Steinbach
Carillon
Allan Plett
Carillon of
Lac du Bonnet
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R.F. Gilroy
Ed Doering
Cathy Yellowaga
Manitoba
Communi Newspar
Andrew Thompson
la Paz
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