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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1987
Page
2
The piece decries ongoing postal service declines and steep rate increases, noting Canada Post's announced mail embargo during labor disputes. It cites executive statements about precautionary measures, ongoing negotiations, and a looming strike threat as consumers and small businesses shoulder higher costs and reduced service.
Peter Hessel muses on belief in mythic figures from Santa to the Easter Bunny. The narrator recalls children scouring yards for chocolate eggs, while Duncan Stephanie and Alexander chase signs of the white rabbit. A spontaneous discovery of eggs leads to a brief natural history lesson and a return to Easter vigil.
CBC interview reveals Ted Byfield’s rising Western profile and debates whether he could become a regional political leader. The speaker notes Byfield’s notoriety in media and his stance against compromise, while pondering if his name belongs on the Western leadership list.
A legislative summary criticizes the NDP government for widening taxes and fees including income surtaxes sales tax hydro and energy items while urging spending cuts. It notes opposition exposure of leases and a 27 million MTX cost and warns of rising rates and economic strain on taxpayers. The speaker promises continued opposition actions.
Letter to the editor notes drugs are a problem among school children and claims heroin aside, any drug can be bought in Russell. It invites readers to learn to identify drugs, spot symptoms, and join a parent group for a community prevention event, offering contact 773-2008.
The clippings report building plans for new stores and blocks in motion, personal notes on residents and arrivals, a soldier’s sacrifice in France, farm sales near Valor, district oratorical results, a long-term resident’s death, gatherings in Mrs. Thom’s honor, Angusville fire loss, a tribute to Mrs. J G Author, Russell Rams playoff loss, and a spring sale at the Russell and District Personal Care Home raising over 900 dollars.
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