Think Small by Jim Smith and the Shop Canadian critique
A critical column argues Ottawa overreaches with the Shop Canadian push led by Minister Jack Homer. It claims positive thinking shapes policy, notes lack of real procurement reform, cites US imports and private subsidy biases, and labels the program a costly, window-dressing gimmick lacking impact on Canadian industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Cotter
Civil Service
Norman Vincent Peale
Jack Homer
Industry
Trade & Commence
Homer
Shop
It&c
Homer Anvil
Govern‘ment
Canada
United States
Sife
Athe Council For Canadian Unity
Lillian Mabel Lorner Obituary At Binscarth Manitoba
Lillian Mabel Lorner died July 25 1978 at Russell District Hospital born September 29 1888 in Alderton moved to Canada in 1914 settled in Binscarth Manitoba married Norman Alfred Corder in January 1917 was a longtime supporter of St Matthews Anglican Church and Women’s Auxiliary. Surviving daughter Mary Workman Oakdale daughter Hilda Workman and son-in-law Pat of Selsgirth son Dennis and daughter-in-law Barbara of Stonewall nine grandchildren seven great grandchildren Funeral at St Matthews Church Binscarth July 28 with interment at Binscarth Cemetery pallbearers Jack Woodhouse Robert Crerar Jack Curmett Arthur Allerton Garry Workman Laurie Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Mabel Lorner
Russell District Hospital
Mrs. Corder
Alderton
Canada
Binscorth
Manitoba
Norman Alfred Corder
St. Matthew's Anglican Church
Binscarth
W.A
Corder
Russell
Alfred
C.B. Workman
Mary Workman
Oakdale
Dauhter Hilda Workman
Pat
Selsgirth
Dennis
Barara
Stonewall
Matthews Church
Jack Woodhouse
Robert Crerar
Jack
Local Social News and Quips From Swan River and Regina
Shellmouth Mr and Mrs Emil Flamm and Mr and Mrs Sam Burroughs attended the Swan River Rodeo on Friday and enjoyed the day. Robert Bruce stayed overnight with the Burroughs on his return from B C. Howard Mintram of Yorkton dined with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in Regina on July 29. The Mintrams are the in laws of the Flammonds. Billy Graham comments Nixon was a good president but erred in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Flamm
Sam Burroughs
Swan River
Robert Bruce
B.C
Howard Mintram
Yorkton
Magesty
Queen
Prince Philip
Regina
Mintram
Emil Flammond
Death and Insurance Reflections From a Canadian Estate
The column muses on Canadians' preoccupation with death and life insurance, noting Simpsons-Sears marketing an accidental death policy. The author recounts personal items and policies, jokes about heirs and estate duties, and ends with a wry resignation to Brother Death and a nod to The Argyle Syndicate Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley
Simpsons- Sears, Limited
Canada
L. Vissky
General Credit Maner
Simpsons-Sears
Simpsons
Sears
Will Shakespeare
Hamlet
Bartleus
Bremner
Smih
Silverton Saturday Guests and Local Notices
Silverton Saturday visitors included Ivan Baron and daughters from Ottawa, Bill Anderson and family from Edmonton, and Dick Cochrane hosts. Jane Coulter attends 4-H Camp at Clear Lake. Verna Evans and Lil Anderson visited Brandon. Muir Van Caeseele wedding reception at Churchbridge drew district guests. Sympathy sent to Mrs. Tom Minshull family and to Mrs. Eddie Straf ford’s relatives. Elmer Crewater visited Carman. Sheldon Brown, Cranberry Portage, visited G Eshelby’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Cochrane
Ivan Baron
Ottawa
Bill Anderson
Edmonton
Dick Kelly
Danny
Chilliwack
Jane Coulter
Clear Lake
G. Eshelby
Sheldon Brown
Cranberry
Portage
Letters praise firemen and camp stay in Haliburton
Neighbors Art Godfrey Iona Shauna Michael Kim and Stan Moore Ella Gillies Art Dorothy Moore commend fire department after Coulters fire. They thank firefighters for quick action and express appreciation for the camp and facilities used during a few days stay in Haliburton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulters
Art
Iona Godfrey Shauna
Michael and
Kim
Stan Moore
Ella Gillies
Dorothy Moore
Haliburton, Ontario
Inglis Kindergarten Reunion Recalls 1968 Class
The Inglis Elementary School hosted a July 28 reunion for the Kindergarten Class of 1968-69 and their teacher. Attendees shared memories, viewed snapshots, enjoyed a short program and social time, while door prizes and dancing capped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
Heather
Lori
Marcia
Gay
Inch
Darlene Gulak
Mission
B.C
Debbie Henderson
Crandall
Man
Terry Senek
Russell
Marcia Beischer
Gaylene Jackson
Angie Burle
Lori Klimack
Michael Nernberg
Heather Teteil
Recreation Round-Up and Upcoming Events at Local Venues
Recreation Round-Up reports a successful canoe clinic at Silver Beach last Wednesday with plans for another at Binscarth Pool. Ford and Co-op lead the Slow Pitch Fastball league. results to appear next week. Grand Illusion will perform August 11 at 9 PM in the rink. Show down 78 at Binscarth Ball Park tonight at 7 PM supports kids ages 10 12 14 and 16 with 50 cent admission. medals awarded in all age groups. baseball showdown includes fielding hitting and running drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Beach
Binscorth
Ford and
Co-op
Grand Illusion
Assco
John Falloon
David Stanhulk
Binscarth
Reggies Manitoba Bird Watching Highlighted
The article notes Reggies Manitoba as a premier site on this continent for bird watching highlighting Portage Avenue as a notable stretch. It emphasizes the area as relatively virgin territory for enjoying this pastime and suggests its reputation among enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Portage Avenue
Russell Banner historical notes 1908 1968 local events
Across Aug 1908 to Aug 1968 the Russell Banner reports farm sales railway progress hail damage tennis tours resort development and district notes. Notable items include W Bailie selling a Boulton farm to the Muir brothers a CN rail freight arrival with fence posts a hail destroyed crop for George McDonagh Lee Angusville buying land for a lakefront resort L Leifer named elevator agent at Birdtail Siding and district worm invasions. The piece also mentions police barracks plans retirement tributes editor Joseph McIntyre’s death and 4-H contest participation by Tim Minto and the Kiwanis Winnipeg event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McDonagh
Lucas
Dr. Marquis
R.A. Jones
D. Bonnycastle
Lee
Angusville
Fish Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Banner
Main Street
Russell, Manitoba
CCNA
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Jim Smith
Busine
San Editors
Canadian Independent
Uiluan Mapen
Shellmouth
Reggies
Billy Graham
Nixon
Yare
Bill Smiley
Death
Family Journal
Atlantic
Rhine
County School Board
Brother Death
The
Argyle Syndicate Ltd
Silverton
W. Bailie
Kenlis
Boulton
Muir Brother
C.N.R
L. Leifer
Birdtail Siding
Bud Glasman
Eddie Leifer
Oak Lake
Virden
Russell-Erickson
Vista
Oakburn
R.C.M. Police
F. Hembroff
D'Arcy Edward Boulton
Senator Boulton
Smitty's Grill
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Walter Needham
Joseph McIntyre
Winnipeg General Hospital
E.P. Lee
Tim
Winnipeg
Kiwanis Club of
Quetean
Viower
Stional
Manitoba Crop Insurance
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
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