Manitoba byelections fuel general political cynicism
In Manitoba several readers question party loyalties after rural and urban byelections oust two leaders, Asper and Spivak. The piece mocks Liberals and Conservatives, notes the public’s indifference, and argues politics hinges on action with the cards, not the fare. It reflects local humor, critique, and hopes for lean taxing times.
Routine Business At Boulton Meeting
Womeu of the surat scum cipality of Boulton met on Thursday April 8 at 10 00 am with all councillors pres ent and with Reeve Motosh ski presiding The minutes of the March Council meeting were read and adopted by council The correspondence was read and dealt with as follows Council authorized the secretary treasurer to attend the Municipal Secretary Treasurer Seminar on Municipal Accounting at Dauphin on Tuesday April 19 The office will remain closed for that day The secretary treasurer has treasurers convention and extension course on May and to May 7 inclusive of Winnipeg The office will remain closed during this time Council have agreed to pay the private snowplow clubs in the municipality 18 00 per mile for snowplowing of municipal roads during the winter of 1971 Council will enter into an agreement with Powell Equipment for an inspection of our 12F Cat for 1971 A letter was received from the Minister of Education Hon Saul Miller advising the council that the Government of Manitoba was intending to make certain increases in provincial support to the Foundation Program for the year 1971 Council have requested the secretary to check into herd laws and impounding by laws because we intend to pass a new By law in order to bring our present bylaws more up to date Council received a letter from the Deputy Minister of Public Works and Highways in regards to the upgrading of PA No 966 for approximately three miles east of Inglis The department feels this road needs attention but nothing definite will be known until the Dole esimaln have pass legislature Mr Bob McMurray attended one council meeting to discuss.
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Womeu
Surat
Boulton
Motoshski
Council
Dauphin
Winnipeg
Couneil
Powell
Education
Saul Miller
Manitoba
Public Works
Inglis
Bob McMurray
Council Discusses Water Issue and Copier Purchase Plan
Reeve Bill Keay of the RM Shellmouth attended a council meeting to review policy and answer questions about the water problem on Section 323.27. Both reeves agreed to rectify the issue this summer and share costs. Council plans to jointly buy a 3M 209 Automatic copier with the RM of Shellmouth. an agreement with conditions is being drawn. By-Law 429 first reading changes ward boundaries and reduces ward count. Financial statements and recounts totaling 17489.07 were approved for payment. The council will reconvene at the Reeve's call.
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Bill Keay
Shellmouth
Cornell
Boulton
Salty Suggestions for First Aid Use
A salt paste can relieve gum irritation insect bites and rashes. A milder saline solution serves as an antiseptic to clean small cuts or open wounds.
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Mr. Asper
Mr. Spivak
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Spivak
Eddie
Aspert
Secont
Aeper
Dizizy Aster
Kitty Hawk
Mt. A
Han
Edfie
Hough
Rose
Hades
Montreal
Schreyer
Piret
Joe
M.T. C
Shell Canada Ltd
Harry Stanchuk
Shell Bulk
Russell
Russell and
Angusville
Shell Petroleum Products
Shell Fertilizer
R. M. McMurray Ltd
Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Jim Webb
Brendon
Maverick
Boris Brott
Cuncil
Enkar
Rodania
Prokop Credit Jewellery
Pratt
South Side Service
Christ Anglican
Grace Lutheran
Knox United
St. Joseph's
St. Mary's
St. Vladimir's
Yellowhead
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Vancouver
Russell Town Council
Chamber OF Commerce