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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 31, 2006

Page

7

Tory win not a separatist threat, Canada West says

The Canada West Foundation argues the outcome of the January 2006 federal election is unlikely to empower Quebec separatists. It contends national unity will no longer be a Quebec dominated debate if a western Canadian prime minister emerges, changing the tone of policy on provincial jurisdiction and fiscal balance. The piece notes past failures and calls for genuinely national dialogue rather than Quebec centered discourse.

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Reflections on Canada’s Tight Election Night Drama and Numbers

A Manitoba reader explains watching the federal election with interest in vote totals and party math. He notes Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Bloc and an Independent, the 155 seat majority concept, potential cross-partner accords, and hopes for cooperative governance rather than repeated polls.

Inky Mark Alcock Liberal Treasury Board Winnipeg South Rod Bruinpoge

Groundhog Day History and Traditions Recalled

Neighbourly feature recounts the groundhog Day ritual on February 2. It explains the legend of predicting spring from shadows, Candlemas origins, and how Punxsutawney Phil and Wiarton Willie boosted the ceremony. It notes historical ties to German settlers and old farming customs.

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