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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1989
Page
3
Meech Lake task force in Manitoba shows determination to oppose the accord with all three party leaders standing together to challenge federal policy. Premier Gary Filmon's firmer stance contrasts with past inaction on Portage airbase and other federal decisions.
The Bakker saga continues as Jim Bakker receives a 45 year prison term and a $500000 fine for fraud and tax evasion. The case drew nationwide media attention from Jessica Hahn’s revelations to a Treasury investigation, with ongoing discussion of his life and downfall.
Ann Smith argues against adopting New Zealand style GST for Canada. She cites rising unemployment from 7.8 to 14 percent, inflation surging to 18 percent, emigration, poverty at 30 percent by 1987, and weak growth from 4.2 percent in 1984 to negative in later years. Douglas’s praise is deemed misleading.
In Canora the Courier reports Kiwanis and community members funding a relief drive after restaurateur Kor Yan Tsang lost his business to fire. A Chinese-food smorgasbord proceeds, dinners reach 400, and many donate extras. RCMP neighbors feature Ann Davison of Crandall, whose story echoes local resilience as Micah is buried and freed.
A collage of small-town scenes from Prairie publications shows neighbors aiding in searches for missing children, volunteers building golf course upgrades, and a 77 year old Annie Brierley donating 50 000 to Nipawin seniors lodge fund. The pieces celebrate communal effort and steadfast local values.
Roger Matas argues Meech Lake remains a convoluted, top of mind issue in Manitoba. He notes public presentations influenced all parties, urges premiers to reconvene with Prime Minister Mulroney, scrap Meech Lake, and craft a better approach reflecting Manitoba and New Brunswick aims alongside Quebec distinct society recognition.
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