Toxic waste disposal proposal raises local concerns
The Rossburn village considers hosting a hazardous waste disposal plant, a decision tied to Manitoba's Hazardous Waste Management Corp. The article warns of dangers from PCBs and dioxins, citing risks to health and the environment, including cancer and birth defects, and questions safety assurances from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Crossroads
Rossburn Review
Shoal Lake Star
Bittle Eye
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Hazardous Waste Management Corporation
Quebec
Green Peace
St. Basile le Grand
The
Waste Management Corporation
Flagstaff
Arizona
Meech Lake clash looms over Canada’s fate and Senate reform
Prairie readers confront a heated view urging major changes to Meech Lake, Senate reform as a response to provincial power shifts. The writer warns that if Meech becomes law, Ottawa’s authority wanes and premiers gain excessive influence, prompting calls to mobilize neighbors and push MPs, MLAs, and editors to oppose the accord.
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Canada
Meech Lake
Ontario
Quebec
Bourassa
Joel Gahan
McKenna
New Brunswick
Sharon Carstairs
Manitoba
America
Getty
Devine
Filmon
Turner
Broadbent
Milestone deaths and civic shifts across decades
The clipping recalls H V Bailey mayor's death after brief illness, John Devlin taking over Mather's butcher shop, and a Winnipeg import in charge. It notes railway fare changes, citizenship awards for Carrol Sacknea and Mike Pitz, Legion officers, Hudson Bay Route wheat record, and local student contests with Reach for the Top. It also mentions Ed Frieze leading the Chamber of Commerce and Charlie Mayer’s federal riding bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smestier
Millwood
H.V. Bailey
John Devlin
A. Mather
Winnipeg
Ed. Frieze
Chamber of Commerce
Pratt
Hartney Collegiates
Ckx-Tv
Josie Shipp
Carol Ziprick
Wayne Ostapowich
Jim Pizzey
Manitoba no to Meech Lake and Bill 101 clash
The piece argues Meech Lake Accord ties Manitoba to Quebec distinct society and questions the delay of a Supreme Court ruling on Quebec language law Bill 101. It notes opposition to bilingual mandates, French immersion costs, and language policing, challenging Manitoba’s stance amid national tensions. It cites Izzy Asper and Premier Bourassa and contrasts Manitoba’s reception with Quebec’s language politics.
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Manitoba
Meech Lake
Quebec
Liberal
Izzy Asper
Supreme Court of Canada
Nignest
Ase
Greater Montreal
Bourassa
Supreme Court
Open letter on Sunday liquor laws and drunk driving
A Manitoba reader rebukes Peter Warren for urging reader comment while promoting alcohol consumption to boost rural venues. The letter cites drunk driving dangers, Canada’s 1969 BAC laws, roadside breath tests, and changes to the Criminal Code in 1976, urging safer practices and responsabilty.
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By Fred McGuiness
WJ. ‘Lindal
Carrol Sacknea
Angusville
Mike Pitz
Eadcliffe
Logie Johnson
Russell Branch
Canadian Legion
Bil Kieper
Ken Reavie
Ross Kieper
W.S. Smith
Geo. Laing
Hudson Bay
Assoc
Churchill
Charlie Mayer
Carberry
Portage-Marquette
Peter Warren
Office de la Langue Francais
Si Rugselli
Big Little Boys
Gary Filmon
Jim Exnst
Oliver Mickelson
Roblin, Manitoba
Government of Canada
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