Mismanagement fuels fishing fee hikes and rule changes
Anglers face new restrictions on Lake of the Prairies walleye as Manitoba and Saskatchewan debates creel census results. Don Glays and Don Porter push for management reform while critics say the cost shifts burden to sportsmen, merchants, and residents with calls for minimum size limits and fewer one fish limits.
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Prairies
Manit- Wildlife Federation
Glays
Don Glays
Russell Fie F
Don Grays
Federation
Department of Natural Resources
Don Porter
Russell Gameland
Lake of the Prairies
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Rockville
Wildlife Federation
Bessey
Manitoba
Notre Dame Street
Winnipeg
Danpphin
Shell River
Female Students Close Gap In Canadian Universities
Reggies statistics show female students rapidly catching up to males in Canadian universities especially in law and medicine. Manitoba University last year reported 287 male and 128 female medical students, marking a significant shift over a decade.
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Manitba University
Trudeau
France
Rural Manitoban flood relief gaps spark outrage
Peter Warren notes rural Manitobans face harsh results from Disaster Assistance Board payouts after City claims soared. He cites Jim Wilson of Russell and other rural homeowners who describe compensation as insulting and insufficient for losses like a full season of work. He urges equal treatment under law.
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Russell
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Manitoba Disaster Assistance Board
Jim Wilson
Dugas St
MDAB
Wilson
Provincial Disaster Assistance Board
Jet lag expert links sleep cycles to travel woes
Dr Timothy Monk at Cornell studies circadian rhythms and jet lag using hundreds of volunteers isolated for a week. His findings show mood swings and fatigue lasting up to a week, with children recovering faster. He notes eastward travel worsens lag and advises breakfast, fruit juice, and adapting eating patterns quickly.
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Cornell University
New York
Timothy Monk
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Monk
Jet ‘Ag
Monkold
Winnipeg Jets
Los Angeles
New New York
E Snow
Hawaii
Incoherent Letters From Across the Province
A column recaps readers letters and editorials on issues including travel plans, potash development in Manitoba, and political figures. It mentions Gordon Orr, Premier Pawley, and visits to Roblin Russell, with references to Asia and discussions with Chinese and Indian officials. The fragmentary text signals a mix of opinions and future travel notes.
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Gordon Orr
Binscarth
Gisnit
Pawley
Russell Yea
Roblin-Russell
Wally
Asia
Wilson Parasiuk
Manitoba
Roblin
Best letters of the year from Manitoba readers
A compilation of letters and notes sent to a Manitoba columnist and local officials. Topics include criticism of liquor store openings, school curriculum concerns, parental consent for sexual material, Lions Foundation grants for medical travel, support for a controversial case, and apologies for an invitations error. The letters reveal community voices on education, health, and governance from 1984.
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Alison Moore
Ant
Lions Foundation of
Manitoba
North
Restern
Ontario
Warren
Lions
Mr. McKenzie
Commission
M.L.A
Thad
Prairie farmers urged to write minister on tax reliefs
A Saskatoon style column urges farmers to directly contact the new minister of agriculture and editors, arguing for policy actions. It notes proposed tax rebates on fuel and a Petroleum Charge offset, critiques foreclosure measures, and compares Saskatchewan papers on farm relief amid a broader call for farmer voices to shape Ottawa policy.
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Santa
FCC
Wr. Wise
Ottawa
John Wise
UPA
Quebec Farm Association
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Russell Banner
Ve Reso
Ain Srv
Canada
United
Cayton G. Cheloor
Reggies
Elgatt
Peter Warren
Mnic
House of Commons
Europe
Yours Sincerely, Howard Pawley
J. John Portage la Prairie Warren
Alberta
Hemphill
Scott Kennedy
Broadway
Toronto Children’s Hospital
Raymond
Susan Klassen
Roseisle
Valley Leader
Cameron Kerley
Kerley
Kansas
Fred McGuinness
Esterhazy Miner-Journal
Tisdale Recorder
Fort Qu'Appelle
Santa Deviner
Carlyle
Canadian Bankers’ Association
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