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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 2008
Page
5
A reader cheers the surge of letters and editorials on Main Street and economic development. The writer urges constructive public debate and involvement from all community sectors, endorsing action via the Main Street Revitalization Committee or Chamber of Commerce and town council.
A Manitoba inquest into child welfare deaths highlights prior neglect and policy gaps. Sagkeeng CFS repeatedly prioritized reunification despite signs of harm, leading to deaths of Gage Guimond and concerns for Phoenix Sinclair and Heaven Travese. New rules demand safety first and every child seen every time, amid 7,000 children under CFS care.
The Manitoba minimum wage rises on April 1 from 8.00 to 8.50 per hour. Winnipeg service businesses oppose the hike arguing workers could earn 15.00 with tips. They say customers should subsidize wages, while critics insist employers must pay fair wages. Would owners survive on 8.50 an hour?
A reader critiques Highway 16 at Russell citing five exits but four entrances creating dangerous turns for Centennial Crescent residents and churchgoers. They describe illegal entrance patterns into the Inn and service road usage, noting drivers stop at four stop signs and cross main lanes, raising safety concerns. The letter hints at a continuation on page 8.
The piece argues Russia has not recognised Abkhazia or South Ossetia despite threats around Kosovo's independence. It suggests Moscow uses bluffing while criticizing Western actions, warning that Russia would undermine UN rules if it later recognizes Abkhazia. The analysis links Georgia tensions, NATO, and US led policy to the broader question of international law.
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