Rural towns face higher RCMP policing costs in split taxation
The Carman Valley Leader argues rural municipalities like Dufferin pay nothing for RCMP services while towns such as Carman face rising police fees. A proposed federal shift to 75 percent shares for small towns and 90 percent for larger ones would keep rural areas largely free, prompting questions of fairness and protection parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutterin
RCMP
Carman
Dufferin
Elm Creek
Morden
Carman Valley
Ontario election rhetoric weighs heavy on party money
A writer critiques provincial politics, comparing the incumbent party’s access to public funds with lavish campaigns while opponents struggle with limited resources. He predicts a minority Tory government in Ontario and weighs personal loyalties to NDP and Liberal options amid education system discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley
Ontario
B.C
Dave Barrett
Wacky Bennett
Manitoba
Sterling Lyon
NDP
Quebec
Liberals
Duplessis
Union Nationale
Liberal
Ottawa
Tario
Tory
Joe Clark
Olden Days Notices From Endcliffe to Major Pratt
A collage of short items spans 1881 to 1971. Clegg Bros. rents Endcliffe farm while A Sanderson heads to Winnipeg. Vista B sold for 1500. Shellmouth secretary-treasurer resigns. Mr and Mrs Spears wed in Winnipeg and plan Russell home. Glasman team flagged at McIntyre corner. provincial legislature members named by acclamation. Easter visits to Angusville and Morden. $1077 raised for Anti-Tuberculosis Fund. old hospital area cleared for two homes. Les Scribner buys corner lot. Pr rot youth conference invites Roy Perrin and Deborah Lelbrecht from Major Pratt Collegiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sanderson
Endcliffe
Clegg Bros
Winnipeg
Gordon Mullin
Union Bank
F. Jones
Foxwarren
Vista B
J. McCulloch
Portage la Prairie
CKX
Russell
Les Scribner
Thas
Roy Perrin
Deborah Lelbrecht
Pratt Collegiate
English Ukrainian programme recruitment gains pace
Proposal to enroll at least 150 pupils in Grade 1 across eight schools as the English Ukrainian programme expands. Now in year two the program serves 270 children in 14 classes from kindergarten to Grade 2, with standards set since 1979 to allow non English French languages as instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitko
Iteam
Manta Scholdvisoo
Manitoba
Manitoba Public Schools
Letters From Readers Show Mixed View of Public Forum
A collage of letters from Alberta and Manitoba papers highlights public debate on constitutional change and local issues. Contributors advocate for West-Fed or boycott Ontario products, praise community leaders, lament geese selling rights, discuss sex education, and note long mail delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Creek
Brooks
Ontario
Quebec
Bow Island
Western Canada
Walsh
Rimbey
Teachers' Association
Bluffton
Sweden
Stonewall Argus
U.S
Tom Frankish
Lethbridge
Medicine
St. Albert
Killarney
Carstairs
Vulcan
Tisdale
Curling Club
Melfort
Estevan
Moosomin
Gull Lake
B.C
Reggies Sure War Heroes Hit Stamp Gallery After Delay
A local note observes that many war heroes waited long to be portrayed on stamps, noting that in the post office line such delays are common before the figures finally appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Winnipeg Doctor Seeks Rural Schizophrenia Clinic
Dr. Sheila Cantor, a Winnipeg psychiatrist, proposes a first of its kind schizophrenia treatment and research foundation at Children's Hospital on Bannatyne Ave. She notes rural Manitoba areas like Gimli and Portage la Prairie lack adequate psychiatric services and cites concerns over inbreeding and child mental illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila Cantor
Winnipeg
Schizophrenia Treatment and Research Foundation
Children’s Hospital
Banntatyne Ave
Cantor
Manitoba
Gimli
Selkirk
Winkler
St. ‘Anne's
Swan River
Oakbank
Portage la Prairie
Anola
Province of
Health Sciences Centre
Controversial remarks amid child welfare debate in rural areas
Dr Cantor raises concerns about evaluation and placement of rural children, noting lack of treatment facilities leads to heavy tranquilizer use. She discusses government, corporations, and bureaucratic resistance while advocating for rights and better options for affected kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantor
Richards Or
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Assiniboine Ave
Mr. C. Glasman
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Alice Davies
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