WCC COR conflict prompts Western party critique letter
Betty Maxwell of Baldur argues callers confuse the Western Canada Concept with the COR Western Party. She insists WCC seeks western independence while COR aims to represent western interests within Canada, urging credible representation over separatism. John Martin references USC Canada fundraising needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCC
COR
Canada
Quebec
Betty Maxwell
Baldur
Unitarian Service Committee of Canada
Lotta Hitschmanova
C.C
USC ‘Canada
Canadian International Development Agency
CIDA
British Columbia
Alberta
Sasktachewan
Manitoba
USC Canada
Sparks Street
Ottawa
KIP Sbi
Bank of Montreal
John Martin
Blood on the saddle and the MTX controversy
The piece portrays a Manitoba legislature dispute over MTX with claims that Premier Howard Pawley and Deputy Premier Muriel Smith framed MTX, aided by Don Orchard and the Lyon administration. It details heated three day committee hearings and accusations of waste and political attacks during the NDP government’s early months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MTX
al Mackling
Don Orchard
Lyon
NDP
Don Arenara
Howard Pawley
Muriel Smith
Coopers and Lybrand
AL Mackung
Gary Filmon
Ben Urenara
Peter's Point Peter's Point Giving and Getting
Peter Hessel reflects on Christmas gift culture from a childhood memory to present times. He notes the shift from simple presents to a consumer driven season with loans and credit, contrasting past abundance with today's emphasis on material exchange. He recalls receiving small gifts and giving to extended family and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hessel
Crude candle holders and old fashioned Christmas memories
A personal reminiscence recalls making crude star shaped candle holders and a monthly mother calendar, plus family Christmas craft time. The writer notes a shift toward shopping sprees and TV ads, contrasting it with warm pre Christmas gatherings and homemade gifts.
Literacy Week lights Manitoba literacy drive
Peter Warren discusses literacy in Manitoba where an estimated 150 000 are literate but 40 000 cannot read or write. The piece highlights SMART and Winnipeg volunteer groups, grants for literacy programs, and personal stories of adults seeking basic reading skills. It urges volunteering tutors and mentions Emerson contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Warren
Manitoba
Alice Schultz
Barbara Shewchuk
Wally Rhymer
Lilja Mack Auley
Ede Daniels
Kae Harasum
Ana Woua Uxe
Alice
Emerson
Ottawa power plays and prairie division echo across editorials
A compilation of West Canada editorials criticizes Ottawa's divide and rule tactics. It cites Sir Frederick Haultain, Premier Devine, and PM Mulroney, arguing central provinces vie for power while the Prairies remain politically divided and underrepresented. Opinions from Minnedosa Tribune Altona Echo Yorkton This Week Neepawa Press and Esterhazy Miner Journal frame federal favoritism toward Ontario and Quebec as undermining Western interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick Haultain
Northwest Territories
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Prairies
Quebec
Ottawa
Alexander the Great
Mulroney
Devine
Manitoba
Minnedoss
Tribune
Altona Echo
Times of Assiniboia
West
Pawley
Letty
Yorkton
Ontario
Neepawa Press
East
Esterhazy Miner Journal
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Veat Ealitor
Confederation of Regions
M.P
Manitoba-Ontario
Ottawa Valley
Russell Kal
Chet
Orchard
MTS
Serre
Hin
DON Shop
Peter
Out
By Fred McGuiness
SMART
Southern Manitoba
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