Letter to the Editor on spending and social policy roots
Ken Waddell of Neepawa argues against a Liberal minority with NDP influence, contending electoral reform and social spending would deepen debt. He blames Trudeau era policies for Canada’s current costs and warns that Layton’s reform aims could threaten the economy. He cites Pearson years and CBC archives to argue for fiscal restraint.
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Montreal Gazette
NDP
Jack Layton
Liberals
Lester Pearson
Tommy Douglas
Martin
Layton
Canada
Pearson
Trudeau
Montreal
CBC
Archie Dean
Riding Mountain
Jean Chretien
Paul Martin
Newfoundland
Ken Waddell
Neepawa
Manitoba
Skateboard Park Idea Grows From Town and Youth Effort
Spring mood shifts to a cooperative project as Carrollton officials back a youth led skate park at Millineum Park. Councillor Eldon Montgomery talked with teens, Robin Mack funds up to 800 dollars, and students design and build gear in the Industrial Arts shop. The town will provide supplies and oversee safety while youths help police the site and raise further funds, keeping the park theirs.
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Banner
Carol
Inky
Sherry
Eldon Montgomery
Robin Mack
Rec
Millineum Park
New Listings Promote Quick Home Purchases
New listings announce two conditional sales as the market heats up. A 1.5 story home features a dream kitchen, 3.5 baths, a main floor family room, private patio, privacy fence, two-car garage, and central location with list price 89,000. A second 2 bedroom bungalow offers hardwood floors, full basement, and a garage, ideal for first time buyers walking downtown or to school.
Neighbourly tales from rural community papers showcase craft and charity
Across Saskatchewan and Alberta, feature stories celebrate a musician who hand makes instruments from banjos to dulcimers, a master quilter winning awards and teaching, and Meadow Lake volunteers on a Dominican Republic mission trip. The pieces highlight craft, sharing, and Canadian compassion.
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Slave Lake
Alberta
Dominican Republic
Meadow Lake
Saskatchewan
Northern Pride
Canada
Russell Banner Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Russell Banner invites letters to the editor for publication on this page. All letters must be signed and names will appear with published letters. Include a phone number for contact if questions arise. letters subject to editing for style, content and length.
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Russell Banner
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