Think small by Jim Smith
Think small by Jim Smith argues that Confederation failed due to regional disparities and dependence on the United States. It contends two paths exist: restructure to honor regional development or dissolve the union, warning against glossy advertising masking deep flaws. Ottawa bears responsibility for political direction.
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United States
Canada
Confederation
Atlantic ‘Canada
Alberta
Cnada
John A. Macdonald
Macdonald
Cou
Ottawa
Poplar Mite Damage and Bud Gall Issue
Aphids and mites cause irregular leaf growth and branch galls on poplars. Mite injury often exceeds actual damage, and control is difficult with timing crucial for any insecticide. No chemical control rec ommendations due to limited health impact. Bud gall mite causes characteristic woody galls and weakened trees may die without intervention.
Manitoba Family Law Bills Aim to Reform Marital Property
A legislator explains Government Bill 38 the Marital Property Act and Bill 39 the Family Maintenance Act. The plan favors deferred asset sharing equal sharing principles and court flexibility to avoid 50 50 rigidity. The acts cover division of assets maintenance parental duties and reconciliation measures to protect spouses and children amid divorce.
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Gerry Mercier
Manitoba
N.D.P. Legisla
Russell Beef Club annual steer show and sale noted
In Roblin on June 29 the Russell Beef Club held its annual steer show and sale marking the year’s work for 17 members led by Ethel Lungal and Jack Cochrane. Champions were Bryn Christopher and Chris Dunn, with Roger Cochran e named champion junior showman. Members raised steers from calves, facing long days and rough conditions to prepare animals for sale. Local business support, trophies, and participation by firms in Russell and Roblin helped drive a successful Achievement Day event.
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Russell Beef Club
Roblin
Ethel Lungal
Jack Cochrane
Bryn Christopher
Chris Dunn
Roger Cochrane
T.V
Russell
Tira
Clements Farm
Keating
Russell-Roblin
Cattle shipments and community notes from olden days
The compilation records events from 1908 to 1968 including H Smith J H McLean and M Gordon shipping seven carloads of cattle to Winnipeg on a Wednesday, Max McMillan taking up a Lake Dauphin homestead, crops in the district, E Bryant's new residence, Bert Robb buying a truck, Mae McMurray’s Norma School graduation and Locher assignment, July dates of 1938 to 1948 noting creamery prize, Hereford cattle winners Watson and Dunn at Brandon fair, Game and Fish convention attendees from Russell branch, Crystal Rebekah Lodge award in 1958, Cross attending Brandon College graduation, Dr T I Brownlee’s 50th wedding anniversary, and Nick Derkach and family heading to Penhold for their son Henry’s RCMP graduation."
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E. Bryant
Bert Robb
Mae McMurray
Norma School
Regina
Ranged Locher
Minsk
Bill Smiley Young people I tease and learn from
Bill Smiley reflects on his relationship with young people. He describes their self focus and appetite for sex and ideas, then contrasts eras from youth to middle age and beyond. He shares anecdotes with his grandson, notes their annoyance with teasing, and endures comments from readers about his daughter’s future. The piece ends with social observations and a quip about reading habits.
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Ven
Willy
A. R. Kirk
Renfrew
Canada
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Russell Banner
Main Street
Russell, Manitoba
Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
Jim Smith
Happy
Ontario
Wally McKenzie, M.L.A
N.D.P
Harold
4-H
Asunder
Broadway
Winnipeg
Uly
Messrs. H. Smith
J.H. McLean
M. Gordon
Max McMillan
Lake Dauphin District
Russell Creamery
Brandon Fair
Watson Dunn
J.J. Dunn
Clear Lake
Hay Gillespie
Chas. McFarlane
Jas. Jackson
Wm. Yuel
Crystal Rebekah Lodge No. 49
1.0.C.F
Harvey Craig
J.J. Cross
Brandon College
Sheila Cross
T.l
Nick Derkach
Penhold
Albera
Henry
R.C.M. Police
Bill Smiley
Mr. Kirk
The
Argyle Syndicate Ltd
Reggie
Philadelphia
House of Commons
ST. Mary’s Church
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