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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1979
Page
10
Reggies Ramblings notes inmates at Stony Mountain and Headingley jails protest crowded conditions and humdrum meals. Writers cite crowded facilities and meal quality as reasons to avoid these rooms.
A Vancouver economist–led committee examines Autopac’s mutual potential and asks if privatization would lower premiums or harm the province. Critics note mutuals give limited authority to policyholders, while public operation has performed well compared with private insurers.
The Russell area library held a week long event from November 26 to December 1 1979 for the International Year of the Child and Children’s Book Festival. A front window display featured the year flag and library board members from 1968 through 1979. over 250 citizens visited the displays. A poster contest inspired broad participation and Joanne Jobson of Binscarth won the lucky draw.
Endcliffe hosted visits from Betty Wiseman and her family including Mr and Mrs Geo Ricker of Roblin and the MotoSki Open House at Lakeside Inn hosted by Wayne Richer. Local social round included Carrie Kuzmicki and family with Mr and Mrs Ross Tiges of Ryanall BC, plus church outings in Kamsack and visits to Togo Saskatchewan.
The paper notes Prime Minister Clark warns Canadians that hard times lie ahead as his minority government loses its majority to a single seat in the House of Commons. The commentary links the political setback to looming policy stakes for Joe and the minority government.
Notice to Shareholders lists six vacancies on the Board of Directors with nominations due December 14, 1978. Submit all nominations to P O Box 1086 Brandon R7A 6A3 with a short nominee background and platform.
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