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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1979
Page
2
The death of 52 year old Gerald Roberts, a Newfoundlander who won the Lotto Canada draw, raises concerns about provincial and federal lottery advertising. Officials push huge spend on campaigns while promoting dream of instant millionaires and downplaying slim odds.
A district field report chronicles setting up 26 nest boxes and plans for 30 more at Rock Lake while observing bluebird activity along routes toward Gladstone. It notes eggs and fledglings increasing, swarms of black flies affecting nest sites, and tree swallows feeding heavily near homes as volunteers monitor nesting and road trips from Austin to Holland.
The piece ties Canadian oil policy from the Tokyo summit to Manitoba issues, noting farmer fuel use and a shift to zero tillage with a costly herbicide. It cites Statistics Canada on Manitoba’s population drop in April 1979 and explores emigration trends, urging bolder fiscal policy to curb brain drain.
A compilation of brief notices records travels and events from early 1909 to 1919. Items include Williams buying a Tudhope and McIntyre motor carriage Jas Clee prospecting at Hudson Bay Ben Clee joining CNR Dauphin as operator Jack McKay laying gravel Wishart Grade Mrs F Bryant told son Capt J L Bryant earned a military cross. Toronto Conservatory music pupils attend CGLT camp at Clear Lake. George Edwards joins the Bo reorganization crew From Toronto. George and Mrs Burgess to Winnpeg for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip luncheon.
Bill Smiley argues the rise in wedding costs strains families. He recalls his own simple U of T chapel ceremony and contrasts it with today's lavish celebrations. He notes preacher, organist, gowns, invitations, and travel costs driving prices toward three thousand dollars or more.
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