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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1980
Page
2
In a critical outburst the speaker mocks firing coaches after defeats and questions leadership, linking team turnover to broader political and holiday sentiments, urging reflection on leadership and home for Christmas season.
A first person column traces a string of misfortunes from August to Remembrance Day. Bill Smiley riffs on luck, tax trouble, rising oil prices, political tensions in Canada, a speeding ticket, and personal health woes including a knee seizure and a head cold, ending with a wavering note on fate and angels.
December 29 1910 notes a strong wood trade with prices from 4.00 to 4.50 per cord and local business changes including WS Bartley selling jewellery business. Election results show N R Park leading with 47 votes, A Astbury 41, P McRostie 39, plus various social mentions and airport workers returning home for holidays. December 21 1950 mentions anniversary party for David Naim. December 23 1960 report of a house fire at Westbourne St. December 31 1970 notes Santa gifts and a cribbage hand, Wayne Simpson prize, and a Christmas draw. local sports and quotes closed with Ottawa politics commentary.
Peter Warren recalls a Christmas Eve interview with Sir Eric Gairy on Granada. In a wretched jail, convicts and guards sang Silent Night as the Prime Minister urged them to shape up and wish a happy Christmas. The scene, a poignant gift from Canada to the island.
An essay recalls Christmas origins from Druids to Victoria era, then shifts to a personal tale in Canada. The narrator and guests, including Africans and Asians, share warmth despite tension. A later hotel encounter with a Black student reinforces cross cultural sharing and the Christmas spirit.
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