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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1990
Page
3
The letter pages show strong local reaction against Canada Post retail outlets while supporters tout improved access and service. The piece contrasts postal stores with liquor sales in grocery stores and suggests broader trust issues with government policy, GST timing, and recent court decisions.
Prairie Perspective recounts a libel suit against a Medicine Hat journalist and a separate Canora Courier action by councillors. It laments private governance, urges freedom of speech, and questions electoral knowledge among officials. The writer defends service outlets and local choice in Roblin MB.
A reader criticizes government policy on RCMP uniform changes, arguing religion should not dictate police attire. He warns of potential religious symbols in uniform and cites Sikh turbans and Christian crosses as examples. The letter laments loss of tradition and calls for preserving the current insignia and history.
Reporter Roger Matas notes Manitoba's 144 day, May 18 start session tested a minority government. Key achievements include passage of strong drunk driving laws amid opposition amendments, and private bills gaining traction. Repeal of Final Offer Selection failed amid Liberal-NDP tensions, highlighting political maneuvering and strategy in a polarized legislature.
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