Prefaced Status Pitch Draws Canadian Card Debacle
Walter Parmentier received a letter from American Express offering him Preferred Status in a Canadian market push. He counters that his finances are dire with $10 in the bank, wage garnishments, child support, and $650 monthly living costs, labeling the offer outrageous and noting debt and bankruptcy risk among many signups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosh
Walter Parmentier
Toronto
American Express
Amex
Gordon Weiss
Canadian
Walter
Parmentier
Gold cards tempt with perks and heavy borrowing power
A reader notes aggressive marketing by Amex and banks offering gold cards to youth and adults alike. Royal Trust promotes a card with three months free services and discounts, while National Trust touts mortgage cuts, guaranteed investments, extra GICs, loans, and free safety storage. The piece warns of the danger of easy credit and urges caution amid flashy perks.
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Amex
Royal Trust
Denis Nixon
Compucard
National Trust
American Express
Walter Parmentier
Choral Workshop and Concert Promised in Rossburn
The Arts Council reports strong response to the Sunday September 28 Choral Workshop in Rossburn with eighty voices and groups including Foxwarren Fireside Ensemble Strathclair Drama Club and Bir tle United Senior Choir. An hour long concert at Rossburn Elementary School Gym begins 7 P.M. with doors at 6 30 P.M. No tickets needed a silver collection at the door.
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Arts Council
Rossburn
Foxwarren Fireside Ensemble
Strathclair Drama Club
Birtle United Senior Choir
Binscarth Centennial Singers
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Mike Jarema
Shoal Lake
Elphinstone
K.J. Drozda Ltd
Ken J. Drozd
Sims & Sims Law Office
Norman H. Sims
Elizabeth J. Sims
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Rapid City
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