Small Business Rejects Fast-Track Bill of Rights Change
Canadian Federation of Independent Business members vote 75 percent against adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution before Ottawa returns it to Canada. The survey shows broad regional views and frustration at federal pressure for constitutional amendments. Many entrepreneurs favor provincial consensus and caution over drastic change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Federation of Independent Business
Ottawa
Western Canada separatism push backed by Elmer Knutson
Peter Warren dismisses Elmer Knutson's Western Federation Association bid to secede Western Canada calling it a dangerous, treasonous campaign. He notes Knutson claims 1000 Alberta donors and 2900 Edmonton attendees but argues the movement lacks real support and will fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Knutson
Edmonton
Western Canada
Ottawa
The
Western Federation Association
West-Fed
Alberta
Knutson
Jubilee
West
Elmer
Western
Canada
Manitoba
Names for Girls in Cycles and Suggestions for Getting It Right
A columnist muses on how girls names rise in cycles, from Kim and Debbie to Samantha and Iris. He jokes about naming themes, how February or June suit a girl, and the lure of Biblical and Anglo Saxon tags while lamenting exotic options.
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Bill Smiley
Colonel Bogey
Nose
Lula
Kate
Luis
Lua
Kim
Katie
Robin Bird
Pete Moss
Elmer and
Gordon
Diamond
Iris
Ivy
Pansy
Daisy
Rose
Tulip
Virginia
Pet
Reggie
Samanthas
Marthas
Ingrids
Fleurs
Leslies
Sam
Marty
Ingy
Carlona
Vivien
Emeralda
Smiley
Ursula
Mary
Diana
Circe
Cordelia
The Square and Compasses by Dr W Wolfe
The article explains Free Masonry in Manitoba with nine districts and local lodges. It notes district Deputies and lodge Masters, social events like bonspiels and banquets, and recent activities including visits to Roblin and Swan River with members and families enjoying hospitality and a dinner.
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Grand Lodge of
Manitoba
Amon
George McCrindle
Foxwarren Lodge
Foxwarren
Dauphin
Harold Harris
J. Shipp
R.J. Clement
J. Laxdal
Roblin
Messrs
J. Adolphe
W.J. Wolfe
Sgt
J. Madrigga
Swan River
Liquor and Drug Issues Highlighted Across Prairie Towns
A columnist reflects on liquor presence in communities from St Albert to Vermilion and notes a broad pattern of alcohol and drug concerns. It cites school board decisions on serving liquor at graduations, a new mega liquor warehouse, local lounges, and rising drug cases. The piece argues for education and cultural change to curb addictive habits.
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Occasioumuy
Supormarket
St. Albert and Stu
Regina
North Battleford News-Optimist
Dauphin Herald
Manitoba
Stonewall Argus
Melfort
RCMP
Vermilion
Gull Lake
Flin Flon
Fort Qu’Appelle
Rocky View News
Canada
Opasquia Times
Pas
Katina Nicholas
Montreal
Queen Elizabeth
Katima
America
Albert Goodman
Warner Books
Goldman
St. Albert
Reagan Attacks Soviets and Britain Cited in St Regis Lobby
In a lively St Regis Hotel lobby exchange on February 11, 1971, remarks surfaced as the new U S President Reagan labeled the Soviets liars and cheats while former Prime Minister Dean criticized Britain as a foreign power meddling in affairs. The Norman rink of Ed Leifer and players from Sandy as Sim and Craig competed in Flin Flon for a provincial senior title, receiving a city key for longevity. Tom and Mrs. Jackson celebrated a golden wedding on January 30 with over a hundred well wishers.
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St. Regis
USA
Reagan
Dean
Britain
Norman
Ed Leifer
Sandy
Sim
Craig
Flin Flon
Tom Jackson
Silver Creek pioneers history project volunteers wanted
A letter to the editor invites Silver Creek residents to join a council meeting on Tuesday February 10 at 3 pm to form a history project. Families will write their own memories for a forthcoming book, with a committee to be formed and contact details shared after February 10. Participants are urged to collect recollections and photos and may call 773-2764 for more information.
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Silver Creek
Local Curling Events Highlight Russell Bonspiels and Club News
The 1921 Angusville Bonspiel features Elliot Cameron F Glover Kippan and others from Russell. Lesdew Hay Gillespie to represent local association at a 1751 convention. Red Cross Winnipeg advisory appointments include Mrs Evans Rossburn Mrs McIntyre Russell and Mrs Wallace Shellmouth. Fire destroys Franklin Matheson farm home near here. Main bonspiel winners at Russell Curling Club include Frankie Matheson Yankoski Rutar Smellie and George Allen Langford Hodgkins. Vic Brown hosts a birthday dance at Craigie School for Grace Spencer. Ladies Bonspiel Grand Challenge goes to Elmer Sparrow rink. Russell Winnipeg sprig features James Jackson Rodney Clement Ab Busheh. Nathan and Marilyn Fenton receive $200 University of Manitoba aid. Russell Golf Club announces new officers Burke Garnett president and others.
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Abruary
Russell
Angusville
Elliot Cameron
F. Glover
Kippan
Adolphe
E.A. Leifer
R McIntyre
F.T. Matheson
Hay Gillespie
Manitoba
Winnipeg
M. Evans
Rossburn
J. McIntyre
W.S. Wallace
Shellmouth
Franklin Matheson
Here
Elmer Sparrow
Audrey Ferguson
W. Davidson
B. Smith
Lily Schepp
Langenburg
James Jackson
Stanley Jackson
Rodney Clement
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Russell Banner
Main Street
Rojiwo
United States
Aaroner
Clayton G. Chaloner
W. Roger Worth
Roger Worth
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Peter Warren
Quebec
Peggy's Cove
N.S
Quebec City
Seriagime
Rene Levesque
Weed
Bert
Black Gold Lake
Dilson Wells
Nikoy
Balind
Argyle Communications Tne
Dr. W. Wolfe
Reggies
Huppen
Frankie Matheson
Frank Yankoski
Joe Rutar
A.G. Smellie
George Allen
Ted Langford
Chas Hodgkins
Ell Curling Club
Vic Brown
Craigie School
Grace Spencer
Russell, Harrowby
Craigie
Ab Busheh
Nathan Fenton
Marilyn Fenton
University of Manitoba
Omhers
Russell Golf Club
Burke Garnett
Ken Reavie
Jim Burgess
Glen Bruce
Harry
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