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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1985
Page
2
A satirical contrast to holiday cheer describes the harsh, hectic realities of Christmas. It notes stressed parents, overspent budgets, and the chaotic effort of decorating gifts and baking, arguing that greeting cards hide the true season.
In Toronto bars, pre-Christmas sales slump contrasts with stronger retail growth as police crackdown on drinking drivers intensifies. The Toronto Globe and Mail urges promoting designated drivers who abstain from alcohol and rely on soft drinks, possibly earning a free snack.
Nominations list Reeve W S Crerar D and Otto Seebach. Councillors elected by acclamation Lang Hyde Dunn Phizacklea. Boulton recounts past reelections by acclamation with Reeve Hembroff and ward councillors McDonald Don McDonald Ward 1 and Ward 2. Ziprick and John Clement. Russell from Russell. Miss Hnatuke Sifton.
A Lake Francis History Book Committee letter to the editor invites Graysfield Bonnie Doon and Glennie School District residents to share stories photographs clippings and anecdotes from 1872 to 1985. The group asks for precise dates and offers to return memorabilia. Ruth Gee Woodlands Manitoba ROC 3H0.
A Canadian VAT plan, backed by Finance Minister Michael Wilson, would replace the federal sales tax and tax goods and services at every production stage. Critics warn it would raise municipal and consumer costs, with projections of billions in revenue and broad reach across cities, tools, and everyday purchases.
A letter to the editor extols Christmas blessings in Canada and urges action through a $25 donation to Operation Eyesight Universal. The piece highlights sight restoration and blindness prevention work in 17 developing countries and frames charity as a moral duty tied to the Golden Rule.
A survey of editorials on liquor discusses editorial anger and puzzlement over drinking culture. Canada notes SADD school launches in Regina and a drive to curb driving drunk with programs in schools and communities. The piece highlights Kilberta liquor rule changes, editorials on moderation, and DUT programs promoting sober driving nationwide.
A donor appeal explains the joy of receiving a patient identification card and a tax receipt while describing volunteer efforts for eye care. It details how a $25 donation funds cataract surgery and follow up care for a patient, thanking native surgeons and volunteers across Canada.
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