Canadians urged to adopt U S style cost reimbursement for small business cases
A Winnipeg letter argues that Canadians face unfair penalties and costly fights against federal and provincial agencies. It cites U S legislation reimbursing small firms found blameless and notes 56 000 members of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business backing such reform. It urges government accountability while preserving enforcement duties.
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Ottawa
Revenue Canada
U.S. Senate
Legisla
Canada
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Manitoba Justice Fees Rise Reversing Four Dollar Witness Ticket
A long retrospective notes that Manitoba witness and juror fees have increased to the second highest in Canada. It recalls Doug Wheatley’s 70-dollar deception and a 4.80 cheque from Gerry Mercier, arguing higher pay reflects economic conditions. It cites jury raises to 30 dollars and new rules for farmers.
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Justice
Manitoba
Doug Wheatley
Doug
Gerry Mercier
St. Boniface
Administration of Justice
Russell News Snips Highlight Local Departures and Initiatives
Mr W McLure, longtime Smellie Bros staffer, left for home in Prince Edward Island last week. Alexander Andrew McKin, injured by a fall, died after Wednesday. Poles for Hydro extension into Russell arrived, locals towork with Manitoba Power Commission early next year. W B Garnett elected president of Russell mixed bowling league. Lawrence Robb treasurer. Spike Kieper secretary.
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W. McLure
Smellie Bros
Prince Edward Island
Alexander Andrew McKin
Russell
W.B. Garnett
Ending railway grain losses key to western development
A senior CP Rail executive states solving grain movement losses at statutory rates is vital for Western Canada’s economic future. He cites a $91 billion investment need to build the railway system Canada and the West require, with grain transport losses and subsidies shaping projected 1961-era costs. He forecasts major capacity expansions, double tracking, new locomotives and cars to support projected Western growth.
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CP Rail
Western
Canada
West
Mr. Stinson
CN Rail
Canad
Western Provinces
Capacty
Bill Smiley Shotgun column
Bill Smiley writes a brisk, self deprecating column detailing a chaotic day. He jokes about a homecoming misadventure with his wife, flu illness, and mounting chaos at work. He riffs on politics, taxes, inflation, and aging, ending with a wry note on facing the relentless grind of daily life.
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Bill Smiley
Gestapo
Stas
Paraguay
Allan McEachin
Allan Machiavelli Mackenzie King
Canada
Trudeau
Joe
Virden Centennial seeks reunion records and volunteers
A letter from the Virden Town and School Centennial Inc invites ex residents and Virden students to join a genealogical register for a July 14 1982 event. Chairpersons Marjorie Andrews and Don Penny solicit names and addresses and provide contact details for participation.
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Virden
Centennial
Manitoba
Dallas as a TV industry force and viewer obsession
A columnist critiques Dallas and TV culture noting how networks chase ratings and spawns related books. He laments sports saturation in media and recalls a Toronto maid moved by a serial death on screen, fearing future dish driven abundance and Dallas re runs.
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J.R
Clan Ewing
Dallas
New York Times
Jack’s
J.R. Ewing
JLR
Chris
Sniff
Public Library
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Russell Banner
Chaloner
Main Street
United States
Clayton G. Chalover
Peter Warren
H. Clee
Alf Clee
T. Tod
Dr. Clark
EM. Williams
A. ‘McDonagh
I. B. Moynes
deBalinhard
White Wolf
Reeve
E.C. deBalinhard
Grevar
A. Neville
J. Gray
AH. Farthing
A. McLennan
E.C. Pagan
J.A. McKinnon
Grand Central Hotel
Mrs.McKinnon
Manitopa Power Commission
Trinder
Ernie Kingdon
Leafa McLennan
Dick Wheatley
Lloyd Stevenson
Whitewood
Sask
Robinson Store
Ken Kane
Duane Tremaine
Kane
Steinbach
Minnedosa
Russell Meat Processors Ltd
Clark
Ed Broadbent
Yesteryear
Jem
Link
Feds
Gladys Bray
Bernice McDonald
Fred McGuinness
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