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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1981
Page
7
Charles Mayer argues the proposed Canadian constitution by Mr Trudeau is a complex 58 or 59 section document, uncertain in impact, with Liberals and NDP opposing patriation motions. He urges Westminster to patriate with a clear amending formula, allowing Canadians to decide.
Peter Warren reflects on a Manitoba wave of farm antiques sold to buyers across the US border. He warns rural heritage is being lost as old milk cans and desks fetch high prices, while museums struggle and valuable items vanish to wealthier collectors. He urges locals to donate or demand fair prices, citing a navy compass as an example of priceless memorabilia.
Consumer surveys show Canadians now spend a larger share of their food budget away from home. In 1978 the average family allocated 31 percent outside the home versus 22 percent in 1969, driven by rising incomes, smaller families, and more employed women. However red meats still dominate at 25 percent of at home expenditures, with lower income households spending more on cereals and beverages while higher income households buy more red meats and fresh fruit. Senior citizens favor at home cereals and beverages, while dual working couples boost convenience foods and meals away from home.
Dropmore community notes list visits from Don Webb and Jon of Regina, Jack Mitchell of Roblin, Murray Shearer and Grant of Swan River, Lloyd Shearer family, Jim Roe, Jake and Susan Roback of Grandview, Horst and Gaby Levens, Maurice Digby and Olive Sharp, Ray and Cindy Morrison, Garry Morrison, and Jim Johnston of Brandon. A social for Jake Roback and Horst Levens occurred Jan 17. The List bonspiel began Jan 21 with 32 rinks. mild weather affects curling routines and hospital updates note Bill Ferris improving after pneumonia.
Agricultural update notes a tree seed and bull ordering program in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It lists available tree species, confirms orders with some bulls deemed unsatisfactory, and mentions a semen testing program for bulls at a $20 rate through veterinarians. It also advertises a February training course on engines in Rossburn and provides weed root depth insights from the Weeds 81 study.
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