The Canadian pin debate and national concerns
A skeptical column questions the importance of a small two dollar lapel pin amid vast national worries. It contrasts economic hardships, unemployment, and rising costs with media focus on a symbolic accessory and warns against diverting attention from real issues like deficit reduction and social programs.
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U.S
Lynn Lake
Manitoba
Killarney
Truro
Canada
Delegate seeks input for farming policy at KAP convention
A Manitoba delegate reports on the Keystone Agricultural Producers annual convention. He explains the executive council structure, committees on fuel grain soil water right to farm pesticide review crop insurance and farm finance safety nets and invites district residents to share views to shape policy and lobbying efforts.
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Keystone Agricultural Producers Annual Convention
KAP
Letters on community action and Respect for Life Week
A reader urges informed voting at the WGTA meeting in Dauphin on Jan 24 and argues for local farming solidarity through KAP. Another letter from Roblin Right To Life advocates Respect For Life Week Feb 4 10 1990 with talks by pastors, newborn observances, and the quote from Albert Schweitzer.
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WGTA
Dauphin
KAP
Roblin
J.C. Wilkie
U.S
R.T.L
Albert Schweitzer
Obscenity Laws Debate Stirs Canadian Editorials
A Manitoba judge freed a video shop owner on obscenity charges, prompting Lac du Bonnet Leader to warn that defining obscenity is impossible. The piece notes public debate, calls for limited laws, and mentions White Ribbons Against Pornography as a local protest.
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Canada
Manitoba
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Lac du Bonnet
Boissevain Recorder
Manitoba election talk shifts to timing and reasons
Manitoba politics focus on when to hold an election as Premier Filmon and opposition leaders debate Legislature duration. Jim McCrae criticizes Liberal and NDP obstruction delaying bills while Liberal Sharon Carstairs argues minority government works and yields productive legislation such as drunken driving reforms and municipal assessments.
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McCrae
Liberals
NDP
Manitoba
Ottawa
House
Sharon Carstairs
Carstairs
Meech Lake
Filmon
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