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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 2007
Page
7
A Foxwarren resident Terry Lawrence voices strong opposition to transferring land to reserve status and opening a Gaming Centre in Foxwarren. He criticizes the Reeve and Council for silence during negotiations with Birdtail First Nation and pledges to coordinate a negative community response, inviting others to contact him via mail, phone, or email.
A long reflection on past editorial debates about closing small rural schools to preserve budgets. The author recalls initial backlash to the idea, notes lingering questions about TV figures, and cites Park West’s high space per student as trustees discuss consolidating small schools to address declining enrollment and bleaker economic outlooks for rural communities.
A reader appeals to restore the past oriented Olden Days column once common in the Russell Banner. The editor replies that no archive of old papers exists to support reestablishing the feature, noting it has not appeared for at least ten years. Violet asks for nostalgia, editor Terrie Welwood confirms impracticality but thanks her for the suggestion.
Tom Novakshonoff MLA sends letter defending Tory stance on the Canadian Wheat Board. He accuses the NDP of misrepresenting votes on resolutions urging a plebiscite and farmer input, calling for accountability of Tory MLAs previously listed as CWB supporters under Stephen Harper.
Gwynne Dyer argues that an Iran attack would be harder to win than Iraq and could trigger resignations from top officers like General Peter Pace. He notes commanders might refuse orders, potentially halting a war, while White House pressure could force Congress to oppose. Dyer cites EFPs and Iran’s likely involvement as contested, warning of a civil-military rift if leaders act on personal conviction.
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