Stewart reports on farm questionnaire replies from Marquette voters
Craig Stewart M P sent a February questionnaire to 6625 farmers in Marquette with 1600 replies. The results show low support for Lift Program and grain price proposals, mixed views on storage payments, marketing boards, hogs, and quotas, and strong support for retaining small farms and broader agricultural trade within the Prairie Provinces. Respondents express concern over CBC programming and Quebec unrest with tax increases barely supported.
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Craig Stewart
Marquette
Rossburn W I Meeting Notes and Easter Fundraisers
Rossburn Women's Institute met in the annex on April 6 at 2 30 pm with Mrs Radford presiding and Mrs McTavish as secretary treasurer. Easter roll call and sale of April Fool package raised 1.00. Donations to March of Dimes Dental Clinic Cancer Relief and CARE noted. Convention planned for Inglis May 5 with Mrs Beryl Williamson delegation and Mrs McIntosh as board member. Jackpot funded by Mrs Lizzie Cleland won by Mrs Beryl Williamson. next by Mrs Cormack. Lunch hosts were Mrs Agnes Snider and Mrs McIntosh. The gathering included a Legion tribute to veterans of Vimy and D Day with reflections on sacrifice and memory. Vimy Ridge battle described as fought April 9 1917 with heavy losses and troops going over the top.
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Cormack
Agnes Snider
Rossburn Review Promotes Community Voice
The Rossburn Review promotes local engagement with a bold message to readers to share opinions and contribute to every issue. The paper invites residents to participate, voice concerns, and highlight community events in upcoming editions.
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