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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1980
Page
2
The Canada Safety Council restarts its Car Check Campaign from April 24 to 30, urging motorists to maintain their vehicles. It warns that safe driving relies on both good driver attitude and a well maintained car, especially after winter’s wear.
Bank of Canada Governor Gerald Bouey toured Winnipeg to explain rising rates and their effect on mortgages and business loans. He linked U S rate increases to Canada’s inflation risk, warned of a dangerous inflation upsurge, and noted cautious optimism rates may dip soon. Premier Sterling Lyon contrasted inflation with high rates and argued government action could ease the burden.
Peter Warren argues that mandatory seat belt laws serve public interest and reduce injuries. He emphasizes human costs from car accidents and urges Orchard and advisors to reconsider their stance on belt use as an economic and safety issue rather than a ideological freedom matter.
A Canadian letter urges citizens to reject hate literature and xenophobia after Toronto court acquittals. It recalls past immigrant contributions, condemns distribution of KKK and Nazi material, and calls for Canadians to publicly oppose such garbage while noting high living costs.
A mosaic of local notices and editorials discusses printed works by Fred McGuinness, community homecomings, and Per capita grants. It critiques funding priorities, praises archival efforts, and questions provincial expenditure while urging more public services and local investment for youth and health. The piece references Reston committees, Rimbey Record, and Fort Saskatchewan Record with broader Alberta context.
Readers respond to The Banner picture of the Bates girls and mention a dog’s name. The correspondent signs as WH Graham from Belleview Farm Greenbank Ontario, noting the weekly’s intimate form of communication compared with daily media.
In 1920 J Walton of Micriton Sask receives a quarter section from Edwin Moore and takes possession. Ladies Auxiliary to Army and Navy Veterans elect officers on April 8. 1950 features 13 Herefords from Dunn farms at a farm event. 1960 notes dedication of a Cross at Know United Church and staff hire at Russell Consumers Co op. 1970 reports Russell Council budget of 269970.29 with 18508.47 over 1968 expenditures and local pioneer Florence Stewart obituary.
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