Personal visit reveals contrasts between Canada and Russia
A writer recounts a month with cousin Victor and wife Larissa in Zhirgut Russia. They describe state employment, scarce goods, long car waits, and limited entertainment, contrasting with Canadian abundance and general happiness. A key moment notes faith absence as a core problem in Russia.
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Victor
Larissa
Soviet Union
Zhirgut
Russia
Gorbachev
Mulroney
Canada
Cardenger Ford
Smoke Free Health Center Plea Letter to Editor
A letter from a reader urges Roblin Hospital and Personal Care Home to be smoke free amid concerns about second hand smoke. The writer commends students and town council for seeking bans in public spaces and calls on the Hospital Board to act.
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Roblin
Canada Post defends rural service in reader letter
A Canada Post response to CPAA rebutts claims of rural service decline. It cites Gallup and Decima surveys showing high customer satisfaction, plus net increases in rural access hours and retail outlets in 1989 90. The letter stresses focus on service to customers and support from privately operated outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association
CPAA
Decima Research
Canada Post
Canada
Rafferty Alameda a story of power and water conflict
A regional dispute over the Rafferty Alameda reservoir escalates into a national political clash. Washington funds flood protection on the Souris River, while Premier Devine seeks Ottawa intervention to avoid electoral defeat. Water and environment dominate the power struggle with broad implications.
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Rafferty-Alameda
Washington
U.S
Souris River
Devine
Hatfield
New Brunswick
Ottawa
Alameda
Environmental standpoints halt Rafferty Alameda project
The author laments Canada’s slow response to environmental protection as Rafferty Alameda dam work stalls. He notes municipal pollution licenses, pressure from environmentalists, and political figures Devine and Gustafson amid potential public hearings and broader battles over northern dams and James Bay development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulroney and deCorret & Co
Devine
Len Gustafson
Saskatchewan
Mulroney
Bourassa
James Bay
Rafferty Alameda
Stop-gap Manitoba budget signals tougher spring plan
Manitoba finance minister Clayton Manness unveiled a stop-gap budget amid a slow economy. He kept taxes mostly steady, boosted health education and family services, and tapped the Fiscal Stabilization Fund to cover a widening deficit. He warned that spring measures may be needed as revenue growth remains weak and Ottawa mining funds shrink.
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Clayton Manness
Manness
Manitoba
Health, Education, Family Services
Ottawa
Tories
NDP
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CNA
Larry Funk
Ed Deering
Cathy Yellowaga
Planet Earth
By Roger Matas
Roger Matas
CJOB
Winnipeg
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