Personal Note from New Business Columnist
Ann M Smith introduces herself as the new writer taking over the business column after Tony Carlson's departure. She highlights her journalism background, Ontario TV network exposure, and family legacy with Ken Smith, aiming to carry forward small business coverage in a Canadian context.
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Oy Ann M
Smith
Tony Carlson
Tony
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Televicesar
Ontario
Global
Canada
Ottawa
Toronto
Ken Smith
Everbody
Canadian Press
Carleton University
Preserving Main Streets Versus Shopping Mall Growth
A columnist recalls life before malls and argues that regional shopping centers threaten downtown cores. He urges integrating stores into historic main streets with sensitive architecture while preserving architectural charm and local heritage for Vibrant, economically thriving towns.
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Peter Hessel
Canada
Public duty and secrecy in local government questioned
Columnist Isobel Lawson critiques civic ignorance and calls for civics education. The piece cites secret meetings, hidden minutes, and censured trustees as examples of lack of accountability in Nipawin and other Manitoba Saskatchewan local bodies, urging greater transparency and public access to records.
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Gove
Lawson
Tisdale Recorder
Charlie Chan
Nipawin
Nipawin Journal
Morris
Scratching River Post
RM of
Macdonald
Beautiful Plains
Neepawa Press
Refugees prove their job value and resilience in Canada
Peter Warren discusses refugees in Manitoba noting the backlog from government delays, and how Latin American arrivals totalled about 250 last year. He highlights early self-sufficiency, roles of the International Centre in Winnipeg and Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council, and stories of displaced professionals adjusting to local work.
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Peter Warren
Ottawa
Letter to the editor praises Operation Eyesight Universal
A reader urges support for Operation Eyesight Universal aiding destitute blind in Asia Africa and other regions. The writer notes 90 cents of every dollar goes to treatment and urges a $25 donation with a tax receipt and patient identification card. Donations urged to Calgary address.
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Operation Eyesight Universal
Asia
Africa
Bangladesh
Eyesight Universal
Marvel
Developing World
Canada
P.O
Stn
Calgary
Alberta
Russell and district notes and events from 1901 to 1997
A compact summary of local items including legal appointments, property purchases, military moves, agricultural society events, new fire brigade members, beer club counts in Manitoba, obituary notices, rink maintenance, telephone system updates, a sales tax approval, and a May 5 5 victory in a best of three series. It mixes historic references with community happenings across Russel, Birtle and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Heinbror
Tony Yankoski
Howard Kennedy
Russell Volunteer Fire Brigade
Manitoba
Angus Bennett
Pelly Avenue
Shamrocks
Killarney
M.A.H.A
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Russell
Main
Rojiwo
United States
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Ottawa Citizen
Peter
Fred McGuiness
Karen Amen
Welfare
USC
Sincerely, Lois Alger
East
Isaac Dullion
A.L. Bonnycastle
Sydney Bennett
Vanasaown
Plas
Bonnycastle
Binscarth
Elizabeth Clee
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