Dictatorship in New Emergency Measures In Canada War period
A columnist argues that national registration and general mobilization grant Ottawa extraordinary powers for the war effort while preserving constitutional liberties. The piece defends wartime authority as self preservation, not dictatorship, noting the government aims to classify citizens, manage resources, and maintain democratic rights within emergency rules. It cites Gardiner and stresses accountability, planning, and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
C.st
Mayo
War Services
James G. Gardiner
Defense ‘of
Parliament Hill
Ottawa
Russell Fair Honors Pioneer John McIntosh Legend
The Russell Agricultural Society marks the 1940 fair with praise for pioneer John McIntosh, founder and long time director, whose perfect attendance embodies community progress. Visitors from across Manitoba and beyond celebrate livestock exhibits while reflecting on local history and enduring contributions to the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Four Large Elevator Firms Amalgamate
Four major elevator companies consolidate under one management forming a new National Grain Company Limited. The three Line Elevator firms Northern British American and National join with the Grand Trunk Pacific terminal at Fort William to create a network of 400 elevators across Western Canada and a 5.75 million bushel capacity. Ownership and executive structure remain aligned with the former companies and the National Grain Company continues its farming community role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grain Company, Limited
Western Canada
Grand Trunk Pacific
Fort William
West
Northern Elevator Company
British American Elevator Company
National Elevator Company
National Grain Company
Happenings Continued from Page 1 in Silver Beach area
Ruthenia Mrs. Michael Oplata of Ethel bert spent last week with relatives here. Mrs. Alec Iwannik of Pine Falls visits at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs A Nahirniak. Mrs H Kosteski spent a few days with daughter Mrs N Wasslen in Binscarth. Miss Pauline Nehirniak left for Pine Falls last Friday. Mr and Mrs A Wonnitoway of Mears were visitors in the district last week. J Germak motored to Ethelbert Sunday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Oplata
Ethelbert
Alec. Iwannik
Pine Falls
A. Nahirniak
H. Kosteski
N. ‘Wasslen
Binscarth
Pauline Nehirniak
A. Wonnitoway
Mears
Farewell to the McAlindens as they move away
Millwood friends gathered at the school Thursday evening to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Ray McAlinden and Budén after six years of active involvement in the toymakers club. They received two new casserole sets with a silver tray as gifts and left Saturday for Gerux, Manitoba, where he has a better position. The community wishes them well in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McAlinden
Budén
McAlinden
Clus
Gercux
Man
Elenora Betz
Langenburg
T. Klim
Harry Matheson
Lorna
Harrowby
W. Swain
Wilfred Cartwright
Moose Jaw
Jack Wondrasek
Camp Shilo
Norman McKinnon
Alice Schwalm
Eadcliffe
Geo. Cartwright
S. G. Dack
Durbin
Dack
Harrowby Visit Tidbits From Weekend Gatherings
Harrowby hosts weekend visits as Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bulimore and son James of Dauphin travel with James Maynes of the RCAF Brandon and Miss Mary Percy of Decker to the Percys home. Mrs. H. Matheson and Lorna spend weekend at Millwood. Archie Galbraith group and Duncan Galbraith visit Lake Madge. Geo. Dilts of Bear Creek also visits Harrowby Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bulimore
James
Dauphin
James Maynes
RCAF
Brandon
Mary Percy
Decker
Harrowby
Frank Percy
H. Matheson
Lorna
Millwood
Archie Galbraith
Corner
Mary
Jean Galbraith
Duncan Galbraith
Lake Madge
Geo. Dilts
Bear Creek
Local Visit and Camp Shilo News Report
Crosby and Mrs Wm May along with daughters and Ewald Schrot of Millwood drove to Brandon to visit Mr May at Camp Shilo Y M C A. Ernest Kingdon left for Camp Shilo seeking construction work. A heavy Monday storm brought rain aiding grain. Miss Evelyn Lane of Brandon visiting Miss Edith Murdock returned home Monday. At the annual school meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. May
Ewald Schrot
Millwood
Brandon
May
Y.M.C.A
Camp Shilo
Ernest Kingdon
Alfred Polding
Bath
Evelyn Lane
Edith Murdock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Banner
Manitoba
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Ececil Sanderson
National Elevator Company Limited
Norther Elevator Company Limited
British America Elevator Company Limited
Grand Trunk Pacific Terminal Elevator Co. Limited
National Grain Company Limited
Russell Agricultu
John McIntosh
McIntosh
Russell Agricultural Society
Honer
John Davidson
James McIntosh
Winnipeg
Murray Gordon
Grandview
J. P. Laycock
Vancouver
Fd. deBalinhard
Trail
Harold McKeene
Saskatchewan
George Wishart
Shellmouth
Henderson
St. Lazare
James R. Ross
F. G. Richardson
Dropmore
I. B. Griffiths
John Graham
Binsearth
Wm. Angus
Angusville
Andrew Matheson
F. Manwaring
Birtle
J. Selby
Archie
Jim
Thome
Roblin
Oliver Olson
Spy Hill
Silver Beach
Ruthenia
Crosby
Yorkton
Miss Jones
Eaton’s
Mall
T. Eaton
Ria
Mmilar
Jasper
PT National
Philip Robinson
St. Regis Hotel
P. Stemshorn
Mgr
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