Mandatory voting may be in the future
Fred McGuinness argues against compulsory voting in Canada as Elec tions Canada chief Kingsley considers a mandate. He cites declining turnout from 80 percent forty years ago to 62.8 percent recently, notes reasons for abstaining, and urges serious discussion before any parliamentary debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Nota
Bloc
Reform Alliance
Jean-Pierre Kingsley
Fred McGuinness
Brandon
Rossburn Fundraiser Planned For April 20 At Local Arena
Rossburn Skating Arena Committee hosts its second annual fundraiser Friday April 20 from 11 00 a m to 4 00 p m at the arena site along Main Street The day features an auction of two bred Simmental Red Angus heifers calving in May a pig raffled for five dollars and a weigh in on two exotic animals with a 40 percent pot share Barbeque lunch on Main Street supports upkeep before the evening acts by The Fleury Family and Prairie Bend at 7 00 p m at the Rossburn Agri Rec Centre Proceeds keep the skating arena operating and in need of repairs and upkeep through the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Skating Arena
Rossburn Farm
Rossburn
Main Street
Rossburn Agri-Rec Centre
Fleury
Prairie Bend
Faux Finishing Clinic With Denise Trakalo In Rossburn
Denise Trakalo promotes a Faux Finishing Clinic for learning painting techniques to refresh rooms with new ideas. She invites interested groups to run canteen or beer gardens for the Canada Day Celebrations on July. Trakalo serves as Recreation Director for the Rossburn Recreation Commission and can be reached at 859-2627.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise Trakalo
Rossburn
Fun Fair at Russell Promises Family Fun and Prizes
A Russell event offers a child friendly fun fair between screenings and displays with refreshments and door prize entry. Attendees are urged to set aside at least one hour to enjoy the planned activities at this year’s Child Fair.
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Elections Canada
Prairies
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Australia
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Government of Canada
The
Rossburn Review
Nesbitt Publishing Ltd
ROJ
U.S.A
Gregory Nesbitt
Michelle Gensiorek
Connie Kay
Judy Nesbitt - Graphic Design
Darrell Nesbitt
Russell
Agri.ca
R.M
R.M. of
Silver Creek
Angusville
Cac
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