Mini-budget falls flat in Ottawa criticism
A critical column attacks the Mulroney government over its mini-budget and bloated cabinet, arguing leadership is brain-dead and the party is desperate. It mocks Mazankowski, unemployment cuts, and proposed projects while predicting poor election prospects across Canada.
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Ottawa
Maz
Italy
John Major
George Bush
U.S
Canda
Mazankowski
Newfoundland
Rockcliffe
Hawaii
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Maritimes
The
Prairies
Presto Manning
Quebec
Lucien Bouchard
Parti Quebecois
Mulroney
Richard Hatfield
Grant Devine
Llamas and their wool move from Willowdale Farms to markets
Judith Chorney of Willowdale Farms near Edmonton breeds llamas and alpacas, sharing insights on camelid fibers. The Canadian Natural Fibre Association promotes fibres from llama, alpaca, angora rabbits and goats with a March fibre workshop. About 4000 animals exist, breeding pairs cost around 5000 dollars, and llamas suit cold climates, are easy to feed, housebreakable, and come in colors including white black rust and grey.
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Tam
Judith Chorney
Judith
Canadian Lama Association
Willowdale
Edmonton
Devon Dispatch
Canadian Natural Fibre Association
Alberta
British Columbia
Willowdale Farm
Manitoba Gambline Debate Echoes Government Hypocrisy
A Manitoba column denounces provincial leaders for denouncing compulsive gambling while the government itself benefits from lotteries. It cites Bonnie Mitchelson and Premier Gary Filmon, notes Crystal Casino at Fort Garry, and argues gambling is pervasive and poorly regulated, urging proper oversight and use of profits.
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Manitoba
Bonnie Mitchelson
Mitchelson
Hotel
Fort Garry
Winnipeg
Gary Filmon
Bonnie
Canada
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party
Liberals
Brandon
Wheat City
Boissevain
Crystal Casino
Fort Garry Hotel
Royal Canadian Legion
Mulroney Keeps Junior Ministers Despite Deficit Pressure
The article questions PM Mulroney's choice to retain 12 junior ministers while pursuing deficit reduction. It notes a 200 page spending report, cabinet costs, and perks for ministers, suggesting politics and party dynamics outweigh cost cuts. It cites staff roles and tax‑free allowances, and argues public cynicism grows as junior posts persist.
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Robert de Corret
Mulroney
Letter to the Editor on GRIP program accountability
Concerned Growers urge producers to challenge government changes to the G.R.I.P. program noting temporary positions and retroactive rules. They demand documentation of legal bases, call for producer involvement, risk to market quality, and insist on accountability from Glen Findlay's office and departments.
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G.r.lp
Glen Findlay
Findlay
Iskatchewan
Dept. of Agriculture and Government
G.a.lp
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