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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1986
Page
2
A column argues against enforced retirement at 65, noting aging populations and pension costs, while young workers seek open jobs. It cites a Canadian federation survey of 76 000 members showing 2101 opposing mandatory retirement and stresses personal choice and remaining work for meaning.
In Manitoba, a renewed push for direct funding to private and parochial schools reopens a divisive issue from 1983-84. The NDP split earlier, while Health Minister Des jardins backs a motion with Lecuyer and Harapiak allies, as party factions gauge government stability ahead of a private member’s resolution.
A reader highlights forgotten bank balances in the Canada Gazette. Thousands of dollars, some accounts over nine years, are unclaimed across banks in Manitoba towns including Portage la Prairie and Selkirk. The piece urges checking names like Warren and others, with deadlines to reclaim before transfers to the Bank of Canada.
Clergy member Rev Barry Bence opposes universal public daycare arguing it erodes family values and nurturing. Manitoba plans star training funds and school integration while some boards reject subsidies. Rural areas push for access but fear costs and farm impacts amid a national policy fight.
In a severe storm five Shellmouth telephone poles were broken and the town system was knocked out for days. Reports from 1900s and 1910s mention harvests, school terms, and local events across Manitoba with details on crops, concerts, and civic activities.
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