Small firms drive 96 percent of job creation study says
A Statistics Canada study covering 1978 to 1984 shows 96 of every 100 new jobs came from small firms. Ontario led with 395,912 new jobs, Alberta added 130,260. service sector growth outpaced manufacturing as entrepreneurs and owner/managers shape the economy.
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Ann M. Smith
Statistics Canada
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Patric Thompson
CFIB
Ontario
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland
Thompson
Peter's Point on Capital Punishment Debate
Peter Hessel argues for a nuanced stance, opposing execution yet endorsing death penalty under certain judicially determined circumstances to protect innocent lives. He warns against vigilantism and stresses that protecting victims and public safety must guide state priorities over retribution.
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Peter Hessel
Canada
Mystery Disease Touches Prairie Friends In Saskatchewan
The article profiles Hal and Lynn, two multiple sclerosis patients in the Prairie region, detailing rapid mobility loss for Hal and fatigue-based limits for Lynn. It notes provincial MS counts, ongoing research in diet and immunity, and a supportive MS community through local societies and workshops.
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Hal
Lynn
Europe
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Prairies
Joyce Brack
Saskatoon
Henribourg
Prince Albert
Manitoba Delegates Speak At River Conference In Ottawa
Peter Warren criticizes Manitoba and Saskatchewan officials at a major Ottawa conference titled A Future For Our Rivers. He notes D G Mercer and Gary Doer presentations amid alleged river neglect and unfulfilled NDP river cleanup promises.
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Peter Warren
National Capital Commission
Ottawa
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
D.G. Mercer
Saskatchewan’ Water Corporation
Alexander Rattray
Gary Doer
New River Authority
Pawley
Winnipeg
Bill Norrie
Harold Taylor
Alan Artibise
University of Winnipeg
Institute of Urban Studies
U of W
Assiniboine
NDP
Russell Chronicle: Notable Local Events Through the Years
A compilation of milestone items from Russell and district history including business purchases, frost damage reports, Grand Lodge attendance in Winnipeg, nurses graduation, rink memorial vote tally, new race horse barn plans, Smellie Bros 60th anniversary, town budget with mill rate details, and the Crocus Cup win by the Russell foursome.
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W.H. Park
Binscorth
Goslings Hardware
Arden
E. Lucas
Ruby Setter
Grand Lodge
The
Eastern Star
Winnipeg
Jiue
Russell
Smellie Bros
Russell and District
Russell Town Council
CKND
Long Turtle Mountain Board Meeting Runs Past 1 A.M.
The Turtle Mountain School Board meeting on May 26 extended beyond 1 a.m. despite a rule limiting sessions to 11 p.m. without a majority vote. Trustees, tired after late hours, faced concerns over decisions affecting children and taxpayers.
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Turtle Mountain School Board
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Atth Street
United States
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Stace
Rosiwo
Peter
By Fred McGuiness
Lois McLennan
Isabel Page
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