Quebec independence surveys reveal bias and regional tensions
The Toronto Star and Readers Digest findings show waning Quebec secession support among English and Francophone groups, with distrust and prejudice across Canada. The piece calls for constitutional reform to recognize diversity, urging leaders to pursue greater provincial autonomy and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Toronto Star
Southam Press
Canada
Confederation
University of Toronto
Northrop Frye
Olden Days collage of local events through decades
A retrospective snippet spanning 1908 to 1968 records grain loading at Angus on the CNR, Shellmouth officials, a liquor act petition, a Foxwarren marriage, hog-raising decline, 1938 Bush League hockey lineups, a 1948 rink ending eight, Brandon College attendance, Shellmouth bachelors, 1958 librarian applicants, nursing student leadership, and 1968 Elks Lodge rink representation.
Obituary for Martha Fadyshen in Russell
Martha Fadyshen aged 77 died December 28 1977 at home in Russell. Funeral January 4 1978 at St Marys Church Russell. Survived by four sons and four daughters, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four sisters, one brother. Interment Russell Memorial Gardens. Funeral home Bruce Funeral Home arranged.
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Martha Fadyshen
Russell
St. Mary's Church
Fadyshen
Mike
Bill
Pat
Toronto
Mathew
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Paul
Winnipeg
Ann Bohones
Sandy Hook
Manitoba
Lena Latour
Penticton
B.C
Velen Pugh
Binscarth
Nell Rumpel
Ann Sabeski
Angusville
Pearl Stanton
Ladysmith
Dora Kaban
Kelowna
Lil Barry
Stoney Creek
Pete Melnyk
Braendle and
Bruce Funeral Home
Russell Memorial Gardens
Obituary of John Shearer Langford 53 in Ottawa
John Shearer Langford died Friday January 6 1978 in Ottawa after a lengthy illness at age 53. Born in Russell Manitoba he held a B Sc from the University of Manitoba and served as a lieutenant in the R CN V A during World War II. He worked thirty years for London Life in several cities and is survived by his mother Alta Langford his wife Doris sons Peter Tom and Tim daughters Lars Nanci and Margot and his brother Jim of Russell.
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Ottawa
John Shearer Langford
Russell
Manitoba
University of Manitoba
R.C.N.V.A
Langford
London Life
London
Toronto
Kirkland Lake
Sudbury
Alta Lang
Reg gies Calgary Professor of Psy chology quote sparks debate
A fragmented clipping reports a Calgary psychology professor claiming less television watching aids child happiness and mentions 80 poor children without color TV. The piece also notes in Manchester a beer truck leak led to birds getting drunk and local RSPCA treating many feathered birds for hangovers.
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Calgary
Manchester
England
RSPCA
James McCrea obituary in Winnipeg 1978
Peacefully on Wednesday January 4 1978 at Health Sciences Centre James McCrea husband of Effie of 138 Rotary Villa 628 Hudson St Winnipeg. Born in Londonderry Ireland immigrated to Canada in 1913 worked as elevator agent in Saskatchewan and Manitoba retired 1960 WWI veteran and Hamiota Lodge member. Survived by wife son Robert daughter Sheila Morse Gerry Donnelly and Peter grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral 1:00 pm Friday January 5 1978 Mordue Bros Funeral Home Broadway and Edmonton interment Chapel Lawn Cemetery donations to charity welcomed. Pallbearers were six grandsons.
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Health Sciences Centre
James McCrea
Effie
Rotary Villa
Hudson St
Winnipeg
McCrea
Londonderry
Ireland
Canada
Russell
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Hamiota Lodge No. 84 AF
A.M
Robert
Jane
Vancouver
Sheila Morse
Gerry Donnelly
Peter
Mordue Bros Funeral Home
Broadway
Edmonton
Lloyd Agnew
Chapel Lawn Cemetery
Liew
Nis
Letters From Russell Agriculture Society Members Honor Life Certificate
Two readers express gratitude for honorary life membership and praise the Russell Agricultural Society. Harry E Way thanks the directors and notes missed attendance at the 96th annual meeting. Peggy Dunn lauds volunteers, notes succession of board members, and commends the banquet and plaques while urging continued growth and resilience.
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Margaret
The
Russell Agricultural Society
Russell
Agricultural Society
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Russell Banner
Main Street
Russell, Manitoba
United States
Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
Roblin Skating Arena
Roblin
John McKay
C.N.R
Angus
F.G. Richardson
Asessippi
A. Gilchrist
Shellmouth
Foxwarren
James Chrichton
Polly Christie
Cragie
M Gallant
Mc ‘Kinnon
R. Meadows
W. Hembroff
R. McKinnon
George Mosorandhon
Geoge Anderson
A. Cheskie
J. Fenton
S. Yankoski
L. Loey
Silverton
R. Weir
B. Coulter
A. Rea
H. Anderson
M. Anderson
D. Y.- Russell Terriers
W. Delieper
F. Yankoski
E. Payne
F. Mann
M. Yankoski
R. Clement
Craigie
McFarlane
V. Strugnell
8. Thorpe
W. Brown
R. Wh
Itmer
A. Glasman
George Forsythe
H. Forsythe
J. Shaw
V. Brown
Queen
P. Forsythe
V. Hodgkins
E. Nield
J. Hembroff
L. McIntosh
E. Mather
Russell and District Regional Library
Boach
Ruby Coulter
Gloria Pacey
Misercordia Hospital
Dane Wowk
Burke Garnett
Mert Perrin
Ed Penonzek
Elks Lodge
March of Dimes
Life For
Ladies OF the Royal Purple
Society For Crippled Children and Adults OF
Reggies
the Agriculture Society
Mrs. Hassett
Harry E. Way
Harvey Tolton
Brandon
Kinney
Vir
Wm. Uhryniuk
Tim
Society
Peggy Dunn
Chimo Building
Rec
Yellowhead Enterprises Ltd
Bill Hodgson
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