Bell's balancing act on phone rates angers small business
Tony Carlson argues Bell Canada's proposed rate rebalancing cuts long distance prices but raises local charges, hitting small businesses hardest. Local line charges, installation fees, and jack moves spike for businesses while residential users see relief, raising fears of an unbalanced market and limited competition.
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Bell Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Northwest Territories
CRTC
BC Tel
Alberta
Maritime Tel & Tel
Bell
Toronto
Peter's Point on Bills and Hidden Costs
Peter Hessel muses on family finances and energy use. He notes the gap between understanding small cash from allowances and large bills like electricity. He recalls a $245.66 hydro bill and wonders how 89 days consumed 8,100 kWh, prompting jokes about light bulbs, appliances, and potential cuts in daily habits.
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Peter Hessel
Alexander
Elizabeth
Family bills and a plan to save energy sparks tension
J P Doodles proposes a drink of a penny pinching plan with Elizabeth paying most of a hydro bill and the children contributing tiny shares. Elizabeth slips away to arrange home improvements, while the kids argue over fairness as discussions on energy use fade.
Rural Manitoba crime rise stirs town doubts and debate
A wave of rural Manitoba crimes prompts residents in Swan River Dominion City Roblin and other communities to question why and how. Editorials clash over police, sentencing and social change with fear rising yet calls for community action and the RCMP Crime Stoppers program offering up to 2000 for tips.
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Swan River
Great West ‘Motors
Dominion City
Highway 201
RCMP
Roblin
Hemings Jewellers
Main St
Star & Times
Manitoba
Star and Times
Letter to the Editor Questions Manitoba Seatbelt Law
A reader vents about Manitoba seatbelt enforcement, accusing the government of misrepresenting compliance. The writer cites fines in Angusville and Inglis, questions police enforcement, criticizes Premier Howard Pawley, and argues the law is illegal without Attorney General approval per Hansard mentions. The letter laments perceived fraud and vows further action.
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Manitoba
Angusville
Inglis
Howard Pawley
RCMP
Hansard
R. Penner
Sam Askin
Mr. Pawley
The Polygraph Tales From a City Interview Room
A first person memoir recounts a 30 year memory of undergoing a lie detector test in Medicine Hat. The writer describes the procedure, questions, and emotional impact while reflecting on polygraph use by police and employers, arguing for caution and respect for human rights.
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Medicine Hat
Assiniboia
Gas City
Inquisition
Medicine Hat News
Nanton News
Notable local moves and community notes from Russell area
Highlights include Mr. R Skidmore leaving Smellie Bros for Clark Bros Co as a staff member. Walter Hembroff winning Thunder Creek school contract. Jerry Maher shipping potatoes to Brandon. Matheson Lindsay elevators closed for season. Otto Seebach and W L Johnston named registration clerks for Russell. Hedrick Peddie chosen to lead Young Men's Section and Alwyn Coulter re-elected secretary. Town council real estate deals. two lots sold for 40 dollars to Dr Brownlee and Bert Cartwright. crews extend power lines to Inglis and nearby areas. George Cartwright reports passable spring roads. Also notes on spring car trip to Russell, Millwood farewell event for Gordon Chandler, baking contest winners, a journalism fellowship recipient, and Oilers co-owner visit.
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Hedrick Peddie
Alwyn Coulter
Dr. Brownlee
Bert Cartwright
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Mac
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Skidmore
Presbyterian Church
Walter Hembroff
Thunder Creek
Jerry Maher
Brandon
Matheson - Lindsay
Cracknell
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W.L. Johnston
Lo ‘Rydio
Dropmore
Shellmouth
Eadcliffe
George Cartwright
Harrowby
Millwood School
Millwood
Marchwell
Gordon Chandler
Pattie Trinder
Carol Ziprick
Wendy Jackson
Leslie McDonald
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Southam
University of Toronto
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Russell High School
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