Reform MP Morrison laments Liberal run Parliament in farewell pass
Lee Morrison and Inky Mark criticize Ottawa for an elected dictatorship style system. They urge reform, calling House procedures a show and democracy a game. They favor an elected senate and regional representation to curb prime ministerial dominance.
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Feds criticized for heating expense rebate fairness
A Manitoba resident condemns the federal relief for heating expenses as biased toward non middle class groups. The letter argues that prisoners, nursing home residents, the deceased, and those on social assistance receive rebates while long paying households are penalized. The writer urges criteria based on actual hydro and gas payments to save taxpayers.
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Snowmobilers Use Charity Convoys To Support Eye and Cancer Causes
A convoy of 60 snowmobiles in Brandon raises funds for Ride for Sight with Cyril Sudbury canvassing for donations before his hospital stay. The drive totals about 44,000 for cornea implants and eye research. Saskatchewan Women on Snowmobiles plan an eight day 1 250 km ride targeting 100 000 for cancer research. A Crossfield party nets 20 000 for volunteer firefighter Brian Baker injured in a multi vehicle crash. Dr S V Patel launches online services from Gimli. MacPhail Memorial Fund grants 1 147 to 39 grads benefiting from 582 000 bequest. A 14 year old Boy Scout saves a life, and Zenon Park staff promote computer donations. Caring is a small town specialty.
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