Editorials Across Alberta Rail at Public Discourse
A review of multiple region papers discusses openness of information, opposition to separatism, and the impact of public access on governance. It notes calls for accountability and critiques of WCC, constitutional rights gaps, and concerns over utilities deposits. The tone mirrors provincial debate on federal relations, property rights, and big government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
The
Star
Fort Saskatchewan
Edson
Cneat
Beltville Examiner
WCC
Canada
Regina
Leters
Central Canada
High River Times
Times
PEI
Saskatchewan
Garth Stevenson
U. of Alberta
Financial Post
Brandon
Andea
Alter
Oxbow Herald
Colin
Assiniboia Times
Alberta
Canadian Western
Taxing problem sparks talk on underground economy
The underground economy in Canada is estimated at 50 billion dollars yearly, with tax collectors worried about unreported tips and cash earnings from moonlighting. Despite arguments justifying nonpayment, experts say tax evasion harms the system and funds wasted government programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roger Worth
Prison Menu Sparks Taxpayer Debate Behind Bars
Peter Warren presents a critique of a federal prison menu arguing costs of about 25 000 dollars per inmate annually. He contrasts inmates meals including borscht and lobster with hardships taxpayers face, noting gourmet desserts and varied dishes as excessive while asking what a taxpayer can afford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Mountain Penitentiary
Bill Smiley on Teenage Labor and Inflation
In a weekend vignette Bill Smiley recalls hiring teens for yard cleanup, noting wage hikes from 4 to 20 dollars an hour over three years. He recounts a scramble to find affordable labor, the chaotic Friday-to-Saturday work bout, and the cost he paid to finish the job, illustrating rising unemployment and inflation pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smiley
John Jensen
Joe
Unemployed Students Association
Argyle Communications
Morris 100 Preparations Underway for Centennial Year
Morris Manitoba readies for its 1983 Centennial with a raft of activities. The Centennial Committee, seeking former residents for invitations and mailings, plans events timed around the Manitoba Stampede and Agricultural Exhibition July 20 25. Doug Penner invites contact at Box 160 Morris R0G 1L0 including details about the mailing list. A Yale professor urges Canadians to embrace true pluralism in economic and political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Manitoba
Morris Centennial Committee
Doug Penner
Morris, Manitoba
Yale University
Olden Days Chronicle of Russell Area Notes
A dated collage of hometown notices from June readings spanning 1822 to 1972. It records land sales to American buyers in Russell district, local moves to Napanee and Toronto, a lodge officer election in Winnipeg, seed club delegates to Winnipeg, business name changes in Astbury’s, infrastructure updates in Harrowby, a farm fire near Inglis, a tourist booth launch, and retirement tributes for Jack Shipp, with multiple familial and community details.
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Winnipeg
Inglis Seed Club
Harold Halwas
Cracknell Seed Club
Pete Lapka
Silverton
Verne Dunn
Foxwarren
Jim Hamilton
George Halliday
Minniska
Reggies Ramblings On Wage Rollbacks And Monarchy
A Winnipeg paper cites a well known writer praising the Constitution Act in Canada noting the Monarchy is deeply entrenched. The Canadian Labor Congress wants wage controls ended and Pierre Trudeau dumped from politics amid Ottawa celebrations. Friends overhear a House of Commons speaker ruling that a member cannot lie, prompting satirical remarks about politicians.
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Ottawa
Winnipeg
Canadian Labor Congress
Pierre ‘Trudeau
St. Hotel
House of ‘Commons
Georgie Washingtons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell
Clayton G. Chaloner
Russell Banner
Auditor General
Peter Warren
Ward
A. Foster
J.P. Laycock
Foster
Russell, Boulton and Shell River
Ruby Setter
Eastern Star
Harold Thompson
Duby
Vinnell
Yorkton
Astbury’s
Astbury and Son
Ronnie Astbury
Harrowby
Charlie Ross
Inglis
St. Lazare Fort
Chamber
David Wowk
Donald Dow
Jack Shipp
Geo Simms
Honnour Ther
Jack
Claude Baxter
Parksville
B.C
Reggies
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