Church and State Move Toward Closer Ties in Canada
The piece argues for a closer relationship between church ethics and state affairs without establishment. It notes socialDenominations criticizing meddling, cites Canada and the Nixon era ethics cases, and predicts more candidates guided by calling and principles, challenging representatives on beliefs rather than personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United and African Churches
RCMP
Bahamas
Canada
U.S
Nixon
Bert Lance
Russell Council Minutes 1978 Assessment Rolls Adopted
The Russell Council met December 20 1977 in Council Chambers with Mayor D A Kinney and Councillors in attendance. They approved the 1978 General Assessment Roll as revised and adopted the Personal Property and Business Assessment Rolls. An appeal on Roll 4400 Texaco Canada Limited was disallowed. The court adjourned after approving the revised rolls and allowing Appeal No 3 from the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch with a Personal Property increase of 1090 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A. Kinney
R.F. Clement
J. Lynn Spurway
Alex Ashey
Attenda
Ges
Texaco Canada Limited
Spurway
Clement
Ashey
Court of Revision
Bill Smiley on the Mounties in Canada
Canadian politics and police debate race through a Long essay by Bill Smiley. He mocks the Mounties as inept yet calls their alleged excesses overblown and notes echoes of secrecy scandals, political use, and public fear. He jokes about surveillance, mail tampering, and past terrorist crises to lampoon both sides.
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Canada
Quebec
M.L.S
C.I.A
Surete
K.G.B
RCMP
Iceland
New Zealand
Ept
Mafia
Mackenzie King
FLQ
Montreal
Cuba
Gestapo
the Mounties
Ace
Santa Claus
Spain
China
NDP
Mounties
Argyle Syndicate
Letters From Florida Travelers Mention Manitoban Ties
Dear Editor. Marion and Wilbur Wilson of Seminole Florida note a Manitoba car and inquire of occupa nts. Winnipeg is the answer and the exchange reveals Palmer Rogers and Daisy Dutton with ties to Ernie Bryant Murray Wilson and Har vey Uzell. The Rogers retire to winters in St. Petersburg near the Wilsons. Laonise Fallon travels to Naples for Christmas then Bahamas to daughters Betty and Lorraine, visiting brother Ted Wilson at Boca Colga Point. Marion Wilson recalls kin in Campbell River and Penticton. Beef and Barley Days gains notice in Penticton. A Saskatchewan visit is mentioned with the highlight being a trip to Russells Beef and Barley Days and dancing to Guy Lombardo’s orchestra. The card was received by Marie and Art Kinney.
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Marion
Wilbur Wilson
Seminole
Florida
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Palmer Rogers
Daisy Dutton
Bill Dutton
Birtle
Nice
Ernie Bryant
Russell
Murray Wilson
Palmer
Harvey Uzell
Birt
Rogers
St. Petersburg
Wilbur
Laonise Fallon
St. Lazare
Naples
Elgine
Bahamas
Betty
Lorraine
Ted Wilson
Boca Colga Point
St. Peter
Penticton
Saskatchewan
Guy Lombardo
Olden Days roundup through mid 20th century notes
A compact chronicle from January entries across decades recounting local schooling hires and moves, honours, deaths, and community milestones. Notable items include R. Whiteman’s exam success at Manitoba Agricultural College, teaching hire at Wheatlands, P Hyde’s move to a Rivers store, Wesley College returns of Ethyl Hembroft and Connie Astbury, Archie Thom to Brandon College, perfect Sunday School attendance prizes, Kenneth McKenzie’s death at 76, early passenger flight from Russell, and regional sports and civic notes.
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R. Whiteman
Manitoba Agricultural College
H. McIntosh
Wheatands
P. Hyde
Silver Creek
Rivers
Ethyl Hembroft
Connie Astbury
Norrie Beamish
Wesley College
Archie Thom
Brandon College
Angusvile
Gordon Ferguson
Violet Chittick
Arthur Chittick
Marion
Eleanor
Cassie Staples
Uberta
Clarence Ross
Think small by Jim Smith Think small by Jim Smith
A columnist critiques federal overreach in Canada and compares central Ottawa with provincial autonomy. He argues provinces should handle localized issues like education and health care while Ottawa manages national concerns, warning duplicate programs waste tax dollars and threaten sovereignty. The tone is critical of federal intrusion.
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Deire
Ottawa
Canada
United States
England
Britain
New World
Donald Smiley
Toronto
York University
Dttan Bene
Department of the Environment
Quebec
Departments of
Regular Council Meeting Adopts Sewer and Water By Laws
Regular meeting on Thursday December 8 1977 at 8 00 p m presided by Mayor Kinney with Councillors R P and Alex Ashey in attendance. Accounts totalling 17488 45 ordered paid. By law 1029 to amend 1016 re sewer and water extensions read second time passed. By law 1029 read third time to be passed signed sealed. By law 1082 to amend 1010 water and sewer rates introduced first reading. Correspondence read and council adjourned. An old timer recalls Montreal and Winnipeg Vics Stanley Cup games in the Fort Street Auditorium for 50 cents.
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Clement
Clement—Ushey
Ushey
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vics
Fort Street
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Bill Smiley
Chi
ST. Regis Hotel
Smith St
Marion Wilson
Campbell River
Best
Harry Ana Uaman Way
Marie
Art Kinney
Kenneth McKenzie
Charles Strachan
Setter's Field
Glen McDougald
Jack Hudes
C. Nelson
B. Currie
Austin Currie
Roblin
J. Thom
E. Wishart
C. Wishart
L. Glasman
M. Glasman
C. Henderson
G. Loney
R. Anderson
L. Yankoski
J. Gillespie
G. Davidson
Russell Community
A.G. Smellie
Russell Curling Club
Andrew Mather
Jas. Rea
W.W.W. Wilson
M.L.A
Lab
Violet Liske
Alice Pettitt
Jerry Wishart
Glen Berg
Manitoba Teacers College
Nathan Fenton
Ron Glasman
John Archer
University of Manitoba
Millwood
Shellmouth
Clem Robert
Good Roads Department
Chegwin Construction
Shoal Lake
Adam Chaytor
Pelly Trail
Chaytor
Angusville School
ST. Mary's Church
Jim Smith
R.P. Clement
Attendanc
Clement—Ashey
Hans Wieland
Russell Inn Motor Hotel
Smee
P.O. Box
11Th Street
Brandon
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