Rate hikes push Roblin Review from readers
A reader cites postal rate increases since 1990 and Canada Post reforms as a Tory tax that forces cancellation of Roblin Review subscriptions. The letter criticizes Purolator purchases, rail cuts, and CRTC rulings while lamenting the loss of local newspaper ties to friends and family.
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Politicians must heed promises and cut wasteful spending
A reader blasts politicians for lavish self spendings and unkept promises. It cites Brian Mulroney selling furniture from 24 Sussex and Harrington Lake bought by the NCC, urging real action over rhetoric. It questions Manitoba health costs and Alberta cabinet choices while urging voters to demand results.
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Brian Mulroney
Sussex Drive
Harrington Lake
National Capital Commission
NCC
Ottawa
Mulroney
Kim Campbell
Sussex
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Filmon
U.S
Alberta
Ralph (Klein
Senate
John Turner
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Farmers oppose unilateral barley market change plebiscite urged
Dear Editor letters from farm groups list numerous national and provincial organizations opposing the move to remove barley sales from the Wheat Board, arguing for a democratic plebiscite. They assert over 200 000 Canadian farmers support marketing systems chosen by producers and call for majority-backed decisions.
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Prairie Pools
United States
Canadian Wheat Board
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
British Columbia Federation of Agriculture
British Columbia
Unifarm
Alberta
Prairie Pools Inc
Canada
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Lunion Des Producteurs Agricoles
Quebec
Atlantic Farmers’ Council
Atlantic Canada
Canadian Horticultural Council
Dairy Farmers of Canada
Canadian
Canadian Chicken Marketing Agency
Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency
Broiler Hatching Egg Marketing Agency
Canadian Sugar Beet Producers Association
National Farmers’ Union
Sprout Queen Of Central Saskatchewan Builds Local Market
Lois Thompson runs a home sprouting business near Prince Albert delivering 80 pounds weekly to a dozen customers. She grows alfalfa and other sprouts in a plexiglass closet with a misting system, sells to restaurants and stores, lectures on vegetarian cooking, and plans to expand into related greens while promoting small town sprouters.
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Lois Thompson
Prince Albert
Lois
Saskatchewan
Shellbrook
Regina
Saskatoon
Maggie Mumm
Woodlands
Community College
Rodney
Ila
Ryley
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