Letter to the Minister on seatbelt law stirs Manitoba readers
A reader criticizes Minister Plohman over the seatbelt law, questions its legality, and claims Bill No. 60 has not passed the legislature. The letter cites past ministers, RCMP oversight, and potential court action while noting a planned yearlong Will Be events and a July 4 Homecoming picnic across multiple school districts.
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Tne
Manitoba
Plohman
England
Sam Askin
Pawley Land
RCMP
Winnipeg
Penner
Hansard
Plobman
Bradberry
Berio
Ames
King Edward 1
Dunster
Lilac
Felsendorf
Willow Creek
Minerva
South Foley
Kjarna
Taxpayer Cost for Private Kindergarten Bus Ride Sparks Debate
Seine River division approved a $10,000 yearly private bus for a local kindergarten girl after parents demanded special transport. Critics decry the move as a waste while the province covers $400 of the cost. neighbors would rather the funds go to broader school programs. The school board faced pressure as similar service last year had shaped expectations. The piece also features Peter's Point column lampooning early risers and family mornings.
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Seine River
Msjearld
Marchande
Hhe
Seine Rive
Proram
Peter
Peter Hessel
Sme
Beng Bor
Stephanie
Mom
Duncan
Manitoba genealogical society marks 10th anniversary seminar
Peter Warren highlights the Manitoba Genealogical Society milestone in Brandon with a ten year celebration and seminar. The event marks volunteers-led work cataloguing gravesites and family plots across rural Manitoba while inviting new members to explore their ancestry through a rich library and Archives. Calls for volunteers to expand rural outreach alongside the Canadian Federation of Genealogical and Family History Societies.
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Next Monn
Manitoba Genealogical Society
Brand
Mant
Cornet
MGS
Ruth Breck
Boissevain
Manitoba
Pornography laws stir prairie readers over morals and policy
A reader voices concern over proposed pornography legislation in Canada criticizing vague wording and harsh penalties. The piece notes Alberta law defiance, Ottawa’s questionable grip, clergy opposition, and regional papers weighing in from Neepawa and Unity. It praises Saskatoon MP Ray Hnatyshyn and predicts limits on film content if the bill passes.
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Alberta
Ottawa
Tor
Crosbie
Saskatoon
Ray Hnatyshyn
Neepawa Press
Northwest Herald of Unity
Olden Days News And Local Happenings Snapshot
Mixed snippets from bygone days note H Morton selling a Silver Creek farm to W Flynn, a lightning strike on H DuPre’s Boulton house, wild strawberries selling for 18 to 20 cents, travel to Carberry and Camp Hughes, a cousin’s wedding guest Sergt Wilson Kelso, and various local events including road signs, pension deposits, pioneer anniversaries, and 4H club gatherings with several community milestones and awards noted.
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Mr. H. Morton
Silver Creek
Wm. Flynn
Bbird
Wil
Mr. H. DuPre
Boulton
Bonnycastle
S. Boulton
Carberry
Camp Hughes
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Manitoba Society
Treherne
Kathie Stokes
Lombard Ave
Dauphin
Prairie
Bienfat
Sergt
Wilson Kelso
M. Huddeston
Geo. Weeha
E. Hammond
Bijou
Ginger Rogers
Fred Astaire
Uly
Frank Clement
Russell Golf and Country Club
Russell Horticultural Society
Horticultural Society
Poplar Point
Inglis
Ingis Home and School Association
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