Letter to the Editor Seethes Over Ninety Two Cent Pension Increase
Leonard Adam laments the 0.2 percent April 2004 rise in the Old Age Security pension to 463.39 dollars per month, arguing 92 cents fails to cover costs. He ridicules the gain, questions government spending, and urges stronger support for seniors in western Canada.
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Canada
Wal- Mart
T.V
Ottawa
Leonard Adam
Kyoto doubts and a cycle of climate talk
The piece challenges alarm over the Kyoto Protocol citing cycles in weather, historical trends, and small human impact on climate. It notes editorials by Elizabeth Nickson and quotes scientists arguing warming is modest and largely natural, questioning costs to the economy.
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National Post
Elizabeth Nickson
Nickson
David Anderson
Madhaus Kandekar
Environment Canada
Canada
Veterans denied free Normandy flight due to privacy rule
Dear Editor letter claims Veterans Affairs rejected Air Canada offer to fly 100 veterans to D Day ceremonies in Normandy for free citing privacy concerns. Writer argues veterans deserve public remembrance after decades of Remembrance Day marches and questions minister John McCallum's stance.
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Veterans Affairs
Air Canada
Normandy
John McCallum
Xen Wilson
Hoover St
Nelson BC
New Listing Homes With 1 or 2 Bedrooms
Watch for the Royal LePage Westpark SOLD sign in your neighborhood. This new listing features a 1 to 2 bedroom home with fenced yard and a large eating area. The ad notes 4 appliances and a full basement, urging buyers to call quickly as the market heats up and prices are listed around 29000.
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Royal LePage Westpark
Respect for recycling grows in prairie towns
Manitoba residents face growing pains with a new dumpster system in North Cypress while Souris and Loon Lake communities boost recycling efforts. Souris reports 150 tons recycled so far this year with breakdowns for plastic boxboard milk jugs and more. Loon Lake shifted to transfer stations after replacing landfills and now requires $1 tags on bags to fund programs. Residents are urged to adapt as centers emphasize saving landfill space and reducing pickup costs.
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Manitoba
North Cypress
Carberry News- Express
Souris
Loon Lake
Saskatchewan
Norther Pride
Saskatchewan Environment
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Russell Banner
The Russell Banner invites signed letters for publication on this page. Include a phone number for contact if questions arise. Letters may be edited for style content and length before publication.
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