History repeats as GST debate stirs Canadian voters
The piece argues against Prime Minister and Finance Minister policies tracking the GST plan. It cites opposition leader Bulloch and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. It warns that a multi stage tax with provincial overlays hurts consumers and small businesses while exporters gain. It calls for caution and notes broader community spirit in Alberta towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Wilson
Edgar Benson
Allan MacEachen
Wilson
John Bulloch
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Bulloch
Newfoundland
Canada
Moral Majority impact seen in Canada and Reform contrasts
A Canadian columnist argues for a Moral Majority in Western Canada inspired by the U S group. He notes Falwell’s dissolution of the Moral Majority as a catalyst for political mobilization, cites Reform Party momentum in Alberta, and critiques perceived corruption in federal and provincial politics while urging a moral stability voice to challenge Liberals and Conservatives.
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Commission On Grain Handling and
Connie Mitchell
Bracken
Shaunavon Standard
Connie
Reston Recorder
Sinclair
Englefeld
Hanna Herald
Cereal Lions
Alberta
Bow Island
Foremost
United States
Jerry Falwell
Falwell
Liberals
NDP
Manitoba
David Walker
Reform Party
Preston Manning
Mulroney
Walker
Lloyd
Canada
Confederation of Regions
COR
Western Independence
Christian Heritage Parties
Manning
Vancouver
Doug Collins
Letter to the editor on jeopardy of passenger rail service
John Plohman NDP MLA argues in a letter that Conservative cuts to VIA Rail worsen rural Canada's rail needs. He accuses Liberals and Conservatives of cyclical cuts, calls for modern, fully funded trains, and warns Manitoba rail jobs losses and higher future costs. He urges a consistent stand for a practical, efficient national passenger rail system.
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Canaan
Sane
CNR
CPR
VIA Rail
VIA
Manitoba
Gratitude Letter From Calgary Woman Praises Local Good Samaritan
A Calgary reader expresses deep thanks to a local man who retrieved a valuable ring at a class reunion in 1949. The ring was taken to a local jeweller and then to the R.C.M.P. in Russell, prompting praise for the unnamed Good Samaritan who acted with integrity.
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R.c.m-P
Russell
The Dental Appliance Saga Of Alex And The Blue Boxes
A humorous family tale about braces and thumb sucking, recounting how Alex endured a metal and plastic mouth device. The story follows the costly, comic misadventures of versions one to three as the shiny blue boxes disappear and reappear amid school lunches and a dump.
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Alexander
Elizabeth
Alex
McNab Township
P.J
P.j.’S
Stephanie
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Ann M. Smt
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The
Russell Banner
P.O
Russell, Manitoba
Roj Iwo
Main Street
Haioner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Kex
Mak
Peter Warren
U.S
EDITO
John Plohman
Daupnun
Ours
M. J. Russell
Muriel Lamb
Calgary
Peter
Ter
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