What will 2004 bring in Canada and beyond
A reflective column catalogs hopes and fears for 2004 in Canada. It questions top stories, from SARS to politics, BSE and PMU cuts, and asks if Osama bin Laden or West Nile will shape the year while urging stubborn optimism about future resolutions.
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Farming Country
Manitoba
PMU
Iran
Iraq
Canada
Calder
Toronto
Ontario
Manitoba-Ontario
Okanogan
Osama bin Laden
West Nile
Use It or Lose It: Local Shops Sustain Altona and Melita
Editorials urge residents to shop locally as Altona and Melita lose retail momentum. The Altona Echo argues the town still offers basics with two large groceries and various stores, while a Melita New Era retailer laments rural decline and calls for local support despite long hours and competitive prices.
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Atona Echo
Altona
MCC
Neighbours Back Local Shops Fight City Perception
A Saskatchewan jewellery and giftware shop thrives by offering a broad city‑level selection friendly staff fair prices and free holiday giftwrapping. Rural shoppers are urged to support local businesses to sustain the tax base jobs and economy as provincial groups warn towns risk closing.
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Saskatchewan
Prairies
Altona Echo