Censors in Prairie communities ignite debates over banned books
Fred McGuinness argues censors threaten access to literature in schools. He cites cases from the Prairies and praises Tisdale School Division officials who refused to ban Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, endorsing informed reading and anti censorship ethics. He urges hearings for censors and notes readers gain insight from literature.
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Prairies
Hitler & Co
Canadian Library Association
Alice
National Geographic
Tim Tarala
Tisdale
Tisdale Recorder
Tarala
S.J. Hayakawa
California
Fred McGuinness
Brandon
Parkland Community Futures expands grants for tourism and technology
Parkland Community Futures Development Corpora tion opens applications for 2001 Tourism Grant and 2001 Technology Grant. Non profit groups within the Parkland region with tourism or technology projects may apply to this competitive program aimed at supporting local economic development. Volunteers are sought to assist.
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Parkland Community Futures Development Corporation
PCFDC
Parkland Region
Snowtraxx Club Seeks Volunteers For Trail Project
Tom Lawless of Rossburn leads the Snowtraxx Club under SnoMan promoting safe grooming with no recorded trail deaths. Members pay 25 for club dues and 70 for sno passes after December 1 or 50 before, plus a four day pass for 20 to support tourism and technology projects in Parkland Manitoba. A maximum 5000 grant is available per sector with matching funds and sustainability proof. The PCFDC opens 2001 tourism and technology grants to Parkland groups with March 1 deadline. contact PCFDC Grandview Manitoba or visit online.
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Snowtraxx Club
Tom Lawless
Rossburn
SnoMan
PCFDC
Parkland
Manitoba
Main Street
Grandview
Man
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Nesbitt Publishing Ltd
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Michelle Gensiorek
Connie Kay
Judy Nesbitt
Darrell Nesbitt
Community Futures
Greg Nesbitt
Chrysler
JEEP
DODGE
Kenton & Shoal Lake
Peter Doliwa
Rossburn, MB
Peter
Cable
Marquette Regional Health Authority
Erickson Health Centre
Robert Buternowsky
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