Postal Whitewash Sticks in the Craw
A satirical piece critiques postal rate hikes and a ceremonial parliamentary committee that halted hearings. It accuses authorities of darkness and delayed accountability while noting a Christmas bonus amid political theater. The text questions the committee's effectiveness and its impact on consumers.
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Mushroomland
Postal Consumer
Powers That Be
Canadians question postal hearings and rate hike process
A Manitoba note questions M P I C hearings on Canada Post rate increases and the lack of broader testimony. The piece criticizes lack of access to Canada Post rate schedules and calls out government and committee tactics as protecting postal policy while the public bears the cost. The column also announces Dale Gamey’s appointment at Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation.
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Mushroomland
Canada Post
Parcel Post
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
CFIB
Jim Bennett
Canada Gazette
Consumer
Dale Gamey
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
M.P.I.C
Dale Is
Bill Gamey
Roblin
Manitoba
Outbreak of Lice Alarms Local Hairdressers and School Officials
Local hairdressers express concern that a lice outbreak could hamper business if it spreads. Parents note lice incidents are traumatic for children. At the Elementary School several isolated cases are reported, with Langstaff saying the school is aware and on top of the situation.
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Langstaff
Roblin Police Run Sobriety Checkpoint Night
A designated driver program guided drivers home while over 50 vehicles were checked. Only one drinking driver failed the A L E R T test, and the Roblin RCM Police thank Roblin and surrounding towns for patience and cooperation.
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A.L.E.R.T
Sawatzky Appointed to Council Opposes Post Office Cuts
The Local Government District of Park council criticizes Canada Post proposed rural post office closures and mail service reductions while reviewing by laws on poundkeeper appointments animal control and tax exemptions. They plan to update drafts and study interlinked road improvements with the Minister of Highways.
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Council of the
L. G. D. of Park
Canada Post
Manitoba
Park
Onanole
Department of Highways
Rolling River
Minister of Highways
Pastor Floyd Martens Announces New Year Desk Change
The Pastor's Desk at Bethel Pentecostal Church will shift format next week as Pastor Floyd Martens notes community questions and an upcoming update. The column will continue addressing readers' inquiries in a revised style.
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Roblin Review
Floyd Martens
Roblin
Bethel Pentecostal Church
In Loving Memory Mementos for Vina Leon Rosie Cockerill
In memory of Vina who died January 8 1985 beloved mother and grandmother remembered by Geri Andy and family Bob Martha and family. Also Leon who passed away one year ago remembered by mother children grandchildren. Rosie M Cockerill wife mother grandmother died January 9 1980 cherished by family forever.
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Geri
Andy
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Martha
Bouvier
Leon
Roblin
Makaroff
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San Clara
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Inglis
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