NDP defends rural health push against Murray critique
Ms Irvin-Ross argues the NDP has expanded rural health care with the Boundary Trails Health Centre and Swan River project, added CT scanners and chemotherapy units, opened Telehealth sites, and increased rural doctors while accusing the Tories of cuts. She states no rural hospital closures are planned and cites gains in doctor training and rural access.
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Welwood
Stuart Murray
Murray
NDP
Trails Health Centre
Swan River
Neepawa
Russell
Hamiota
Manitoba
Johnson Memorial Hospital
Gimli
Boissevain
Beausejour Hospital
Parkland
Ethelbert
Pine River
Morden-Winkler
Winnipeg
Steinbach
St. Anne
pWerved
U 'S
Kerri Irvin-Ross
Fort Garry
Election timing sparks voter apathy and hockey fan debates
A Canadian reader laments calling an election during the Stanley Cup playoffs and notes historically low turnout. Surveys from Elections Canada and Environics show widespread dissatisfaction with political leaders, lack of confidence, and apathy across age groups, with 61 percent turnout previously and expectations of further decline. The piece ends with a puzzled Call to participation, signed T.W.
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Calgary Flames
Paul Martin
Jarome Iginla
Stephen Harper
Martin Gelinas
Jack Layton
Miika Kiprusoff
Elections Canada
Environics Research
Special thanks to Russell town crews for clean town
Robert Palomar president of the Russell District Chamber of Commerce writes a letter to the editor praising the Town of Russell Public Works crew for keeping the town clean and welcoming to tourists and new residents. He thanks them for their care and efforts.
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Russell & District’ Chamber of, ‘Commerce
Russell
Public Works
Russell Public Works
Robert Palomar
Russell & — District Chamber of Commer
New 1 bedroom bungalow in Russell lists for 74 900
Summer sale note touts a renovated 2 1 bedroom bungalow in Russell with updated kitchen cupboards shingles flooring siding and windows. Listing price is 74 900 and buyers are urged to enjoy a carefree summer by the yard.
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Russell
Neighbourly revival of small town cinemas gains momentum
Community groups in St. Brieux and Souris Manitoba reopen and sustain classic theatres with volunteer crews and donations. Film circuit partnerships bring independent films to 35 plus audiences in rural towns, funded by 35 percent gross or flat rental, expanding local entertainment at minimal cost.
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St. Brieux
Souris
Manitoba
Canada
Globe and Mail
Edison
Russell Banner Seeks Signed Letters To Editor For Publication
The Russell Banner invites readers to submit signed letters for publication on this page. Include a phone number for contact if questions arise. Letters are subject to editing for style content and length.
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Russell Banner
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T.W
Royal Lep
Westpark Realty
Mery
Angie Espien
Pittanin
Small Town Cinemas
Thomas Edison
Olean
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