Overcoming fear of free trade by Ann M. Smith
The piece argues fear of a free trade deal is overblown and undermines Canada’s economy. John Bulloch rejects fear mongering while John Turner’s Hamilton shutdown comments are debated as misreading job losses. Negotiations continue with focus on growth and national leadership in technology and entrepreneurship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann M. Smith
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
John Bulloch
Bulloch
John Turner
Firestone
Hamilton
Turner
Canada
South Korea
India
Mexico
China
Marshmallows ruin the campfire memory
Peter Hessel laments modern marshmallow roasts at campfires. He recalls nostalgic summers and questions when marshmallows entered culture, arguing kids chase sugar while adults enable it. He urges a campfire without sweets to revive stories, songs, warmth, and wonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hessel
Uselel
Farling
Kraft Ltd
Ollie North and media hype in the age of television
A columnist analyzes how instant media can catapult unknown figures like Oliver North to prominence. The piece critiques sensationalism, health scares, and breed-specific dog laws, urging readers to consult multiple sources before forming conclusions. It concludes with a call to resist media hysteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Oliver North
Uts
Krestes
Unclaimed Bank Accounts Highlighted In Canada Gazette
Peter Warren notes Manitoba readers can locate unclaimed deposits in The Gazette supplement and at the Centennial Library in Winnipeg. Names, amounts, and banks across Portage la Prairie, Beausejour, Kleefeld, and St Adolphe are listed with totals from several institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Warren
The
Canada Gazette
Ottawa
Gazette
Bank of Canada
Portage la Prairie
al Miller
1St St. 8.W
Bank of Nova Scotia
Lennard Morin
Allene
Dennis Ray
2Nd St. N.W
Jack W. Taylor
Sth Ave
N.E
Portage
Lsted
Allan J
Susan Richardson
Beausejour
Quebec
Ernie Hiebert
Kleefeld
Royal Bank
Manitoba
Ethel Edmonds
Nametown
Toronto-Dominion
Lionel Berrault
Victor Proteau
St. Adolphe
Western Canada Concept aims to shield West from socialism
A letter from Douglas Christie argues that Canada is being taken by socialism through media and political parties. He claims Liberal and Conservative governments have adopted socialist policies and urges Western Canada to govern itself under the Western Canada Concept National Party to protect Western values and autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Liberal Party
Conservative Party
International Socialist World
Lke
Petro Canada
C.B.C
Air Canada
C.P.R
C.N.R
N.C.P
Toronto
Western Canada
National
Westner Canada
Douglas Christie
Russell District Chronology of Local Events and Moves
August 29 1907 Wheat cutting started near Binscarth as among the district's early harvests. August 30 1917 Ruth Lorimer from Endcliffe left to teach at Phonehill Sask. Russell School opened with staff including J H Plewes. September 1 1827 Mae and Leila Matheson left to resume teaching at Prince Albert. September 2 1987 Russell district ranks in farm stock counts per Manitoba Agriculture data. August 21 1947 Don Smith delivered first grain of 1947 crop in Russell. August 28 1957 Russell to lose three longtime families to greener pastures in Vancouver and Calgary. August 24 1967 Don Sanderson returned from Winnipeg for a Golf Club event, retaining Robinson Stare trophy at Banner County Open. August 29 1977 Frank Clement, oldest General Motors dealer, died aged 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lorimer
Endcliffe
Phonehill
Sask
Russell School
J.H. Plewes
Catlow
Fletcher
Thomas
Harper
Ross
Kippan
Mae
Leila Matheson
Prince Albert, Sask
Russell
Ernie Barker
Larry
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Russell Golf and Country Club
Don ‘Sanderson
Robinson Stare
Doug White
The
Pas
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I Banner
Main Russell
Manitob Rojiwo
United States
Clayton G. Chaloner
Alor
Peter
Ollie North
By Fred McGuiness
Paul Halvas
Acros
Winkler Tennis Club
Imperial Bank of Commerce
Cash
Montreau
W.H. Martin
Binscarth
Manitoba Dept. of Agriculture
Don Smith
Frank Clement
General Motors
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