Manito ba Letter Responds To Meech Lake Criticism
A Manitoba reader defends the Meech Lake Accord in a letter to the Russell Banner. He argues opposition often stems from Manitoba Quebec animosity, emphasizes focusing on the Accord’s specific clauses, and refutes claims of being pressured by Ottawa or by Premier Bourassa. He offers to share his full presentation and the Accord text.
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Manitoba
Dauphin
Russell
Bill Borkofsky
Guebec
Quebec
Hitler
Germany
Berkotsky
Meech Lake
House of Commons
Bourassa
Canada
Ottawa
Ot‘ave
Tam
MLA defends record in legislature
Manitoba MLA for Roblin-Russell defends actions and priorities in a lengthy address. He highlights efforts to connect constituents with decision-makers, tourism development at Asessippi and Shellmouth, health and education funding, highway upgrades, and a new long-distance university program for rural areas. He invites meetings and urges collaboration with local media.
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Roblin-Russell
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Industry, Trade and ‘Tourism
Asessippi
Shellmouth
Manitoba
Russell
Russell Area
Schoor
Pratt
Yellowhead
Pth 45
Angusville
Roblin Russell
Gary Filmon
Winnipeg
Roblin
Supreme Court of Canada faces age retirement debate
Peter Warren argues the court should not decide when Canadians must retire. He cites demographics and personal rights, urging respect for individual choice over mandatory retirement. He notes Manitoba law already bans age discrimination and questions the court's authority to set retirement ages.
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Peter Warren
Supreme Court of Canada
Brian Dickson
Ottawa
Canadian Prairies
Wauchop
Sask
Manitoba
Supreme Court
Toronto
Dickson
Churchill port grain cut sparks Manitoba protest
Manitoba politicians condemn federal neglect after Transport Minister Benoit Bouchard signals no grain shipments through Churchill this season and no long term port commitment. Critics accuse Ottawa of eastern bias while Portage la Prairie and Churchill face strategic economic loss and farm sector strain.
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Gary Doer
New Democratic Party
Churchill
Jim Downey
Meadow Portage
Filmon
Carstairs
Portage la Prairie
Portage
Canada
Manitoba
Brian White
Jake Epp
Bouchard
Quebec
Red Roof Regrets on a 150 Year Old House
A 150 year old log house with a tin and asphalt roof is painted bright red for vanity, then chips peel off after winter snows. The painter Charlie promises primers and fixes, but returns with partial repairs and no show. The writer vents at the costly misadventure and contemplates restoring genuine wooden shingles.
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Cnarnie
Charlie
Toronto
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Russell Banner
M.L.A. Roblin-Russe
Jyho
P.O
United States
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Peter’s
Peter
Lesset
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