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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1989
Page
3
The piece reflects on Thanksgiving as a national and personal reflection. It contrasts abundant feasting with global suffering and persecution, urging care and sharing. It questions whether celebration is fitting amid widespread misery and suggests shifting focus to those in need.
The Rolling Stones Steel Wheels North America tour fuses rock with corporate beer promos. Mick Jagger reportedly befriended Canada's finance minister Michael Wilson after a Mustique meeting and offered Toronto concert tickets, prompting questions about future promotions and free publicity.
During the Filmon era progress on gender equality faced setback as caucus actions echoed sexist remarks. Question Period on Sept 21 featured Len Derkach's "poor baby" comment after Don Orchard's "poor girl" remark of 1989. Critics say premiers and Tories normalize women as objects.
A letter argues that democracy is a symbol of freedom and equality for Manitobans. It condemns the Filmon government for sexist language in the House and calls for continued public pressure to end stereotypes and pursue true equality.
The Humboldt Journal details a deadly clash between a goose and a bald eagle as the goose defended her nest. The eagle killed the goose on the spot after forcing her back to the ground while her mate watched.
The piece notes proposed municipal rules in Prairie towns including Bow Island Esterhazy and others. Plans include cat catchers, humane traps, fees for pet registration and penalties for dogs caught running at large. Esterhazy imposes breed based restrictions on dangerous animals and bans new acquisitions.
Manitoba figures debate protected civil service jobs and open hiring practices. Critics allege patronage in filling openings while supporters cite necessary political alignment. Roger Matas of CJOB notes questions about duties and connections of government communicators.
Three parties clash over government pay and staffing as all sides defend raises. Controversy began after senior political staff received pay boosts during the Conservative shift to government and further increases with new job classifications.
The Premier defends raises for his staff arguing merit justifies higher pay while day care staff face scrutiny. Opposition cites perceived hypocrisy amid the controversy as Liberals note their own pay disputes and compare past administrations.
The opposition ridiculed the size of the communications staff and questioned taxpayer money funding. Filmon vowed to cut the burden on public coffers after election but details of action remain unclear.
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