Peace Garden visit sparks Manitoba pride and frustration
A Manitoban recalls a July 2 trip to the International Peace Garden amid pride in shared heritage with North Dakota and broader Canadian-US ties, but laments media treatment, shop sourcing, facility access, and intrusive lawn care as he describes a disappointing experience and lingering grievances.
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International Peace Garden
North Dakota
United States
Teame
America
Boissevain
Dunseith
N.D
Alma Sifton
Open Access to Information Bill Prompts Public Debate
A reader letter discusses 1982 Manitoba wildlife rules on pickerel size limits, the Roblin Sportsman Club stance, and a history of licensing issues. The piece also covers open government through the Access to Information Bill, noting progress, remaining gaps, and the need for education and transparency in municipalities and media relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.R. Kieper
Lake of the Prairies
Russell Game and Fish ‘Association
Manitoba Wildlife Federation
Neepawa
Department of Natural Resources
Manitoba
Singoosh
William
Clear Lake
Roblin
D.C. Purvis
Moosomin World Spectator
Three Hills
Innisfail
Drayton Valley
The
Western Review
Eckvnle Examiner
Jack Ives
Tisdale Recorder
CBC Radio
Regina
Nostalgia for community papers and old colleagues
Bill Smiley reflects fondly on decades of local newspaper publishers from across Canada. He names many roots of his column, recalls conventions, and praises editors and owners for producing valuable, non sensational community journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smiley
J Ross
Exeter
Furius
Coast 10 Coast
Nova Scotia
Hay River
Nwt
Local Notes From Russell Area Archives
Entries summarize personnel moves and local events. Hugh McKay joins Union Bank Russell as junior. Miss Mildred Peddie of Russell hired as Eadcliffe School teacher. Camp at Silver Beach hosts 60 boys under Rev. Stewart, Leighton, and McNeill supervision.列
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Hugh McKay
Union Bank
Russell
W.W.W. Wilson
Mildred Peddie
Eadcliffe School
Silver Beach
Stewart
Binscarth
Leighton
Silverton
McNeill
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Russell Banner
the Russe
Main Street
Rojiwo
Canada
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. C
Peter Warren
Korea
Taiwan
Europe
U.S
Fred
Jitness
Dutton Advance
Herb Campbell
Sonnana Ranay
Neepawa Press
George
Sandy
Estevan Mercury
Saskatchewan
Barry Wenger
Wingham
Irwin Macintosh
Barbara
Irwin
North Battleford News
Creemore Star
Blenhein News Tribune
Bolton Enterprise
Bowmanville Statesman
Russ Shearer
Werden
John James
Port Perry Star
Harry Stemp
Peter
Pete
Gene Macdonald
Alexandria News
Buddy
Ottawa
Creston Review
Parkhill Gazette
Glenco Transcript
Andy McLean
Seaforth Expositor
Andy
Andaanger
Susan White
Meaford Express
Wheatley Journal
Yorkton Enterprise
Swift Current Sun
Lacombe’ Globe
Li Ghute Watchman
Exeter Times-Advocate
Atkokan Progress
Glencoe Tra Script
Oxbow, Herald
Weyburn Review
Ernie
Wenport Mirror
Orangeville Banner
Hanover Post
New York Times
Elda Cadogan
Love
Jill
Argyle Come
Wums Roeper
Bud Rea
Melville Sparrow
Fred Hughes
Morley Anderson
Harold ‘Anderson
Wesley McLeod
Marilyn Schwalm
Heather Schwalm
Connie Hainstock
Arla Hainstock
Brenda Prokop
Lois Bicknell
Kathy Robinson
Beverly Donna Davidson
Barbara Prince
Joy Ferguson
Beverly Thickett
Joanne Semochko
Linda Smellie
Lexie Smart
Shelly Simms
Sharon Wowk
Debra Armstrong
Cecilia Jackson
Inglis
Reggies
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