Roblin considers 12 discounted lots to spur Martin subdivision
Manitoba towns like Roblin and Boissevain eye bargain 60 foot building lots as incentives for growth. Boissevain advertises 36 fully serviced lots at half price, saving 5250 each, with streets gutters and sewers planned. Critics warn incentives may mask decentralization aims and coercion.
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Roblin
New Martin
Manitoba
Souris Plain Dealer
Boissevain
the Plaindealer
Martin
Letter to Editor on MLAs abuse of power in grant case
The writer denounces Len Derkach for threatening to delay a Waywayseecappo Band grant over an outstanding bill. The letter notes the grant was approved by another department, argues Derkach had no authority, and warns this sets a dangerous precedent for government power. It calls for an investigation and government response.
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Len Derkach
Roblin Russell
Waywayseecappo
Filmon
Liberal Party
Derkach
Legislative Assembly
Mr. Derkach
Canada Post expansion and conversion programs defended
Dave Eyas of Canada Post Mid-West Division responds to letters about the postal service expansion and conversion programs. He explains expansion retail outlets complement corporate offices, while conversion changes are case by case and aim to improve accessibility. He notes no job losses from conversions and asserts commitment to increasing rural outlets.
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Canada Post Corporation
Canada
Canada Post
Roblin
Jessie Kines
Post Office
Postal Service
E.R.P.O
Hugh Kines
Recall and accountability in MP representation debate
An eastern Prairies rally sparked talk of recall and accountability for MPs. The Hanna Herald popularized reverse representation, while critics cite Burke's 1774 rhetoric on representative duty and long-standing British debate. The piece contrasts party loyalty with voters demanding independent judgment from Ottawa.
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Prairies
Ottawa
PC Party
Preston Manning
Reform Party
Stan Waters
Hanna Herald
Scratching River Post
Morris
The
Post
Edmund Burke
Burke
Prairie perspective on MPs and GST revolt in Elk Island
The piece argues MPs should serve national interests over local aims and notes rising disempowerment in Prairie communities. It highlights Elk Island electing an anti GST executive, rebels Kilgour and Kindley opposing GST, and a Manitoba town showing reform movement momentum. Public sentiment favors pressing Ottawa or changing MPs.
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Prairies
VIA
Meech Lake
Postal Service
Ottawa
Alberta
Elk Island
Brian O’kurley
Kindley
Kilgour
Devon Dispatch
Times
Manitoba
Waters
Reform Party
Provincial Politics: MMA Feuds Over Doctor Fee Increases
Manitoba Medical Association battles the Filmon government over contracts and funding. The government proposed a three percent wage hike for two years, a cost of living clause, and a 24 million fund for underpaid specialties. MMA rejected tying fee increases to billings, warning it would ration health care and clash with Medicare principles.
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William Osler
Manitoba Medical Association
Manitoba
MMA
Filmon
Doctors Reject Medicare Reform Offer Amid Rationing Fight
MMA president Dr. Lloyd Bartlett says doctors reject the government’s fee increase proposal due to medicare implications. The union launches a broad public campaign labeling the plan bad medicine and urging citizens to write to officials. While public support grows, new talks fail to end the dispute as doctors warn of possible strikes if negotiations fail.
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MMA
Lloyd Bartlett
Hartlett
Doctors and government in stalemate over pay and arbitration
The dispute centers on doctor demands for higher pay and the government’s rejection. Bartlett advocates binding arbitration, but the Filmon administration warns it would be a blank cheque. Doctors must state clear demands with justification or risk public support eroding as strikes loom.
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Bartlett
Filmon
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Murray Lyons
Cathy Yellowaga
Ed Doering
Paul Edwards
St. James
Liberal Justice
Dave Eyas
Mid-West
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