Public Opinion Sees Temporary Mail Help Amid Strike
A Gallup poll for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business shows 72.5 percent want government use of temporary workers to ensure mail delivery during a strike. Regions vary, with Ontario 77.3 percent and the Atlantic 55.7 percent supporting the idea. The findings suggest public frustration with Canada Post and postal unions as customers urge reliable service over protests and bickering.
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Peter's Point Peter's Point Weeds by Peter Hessel
A columnist reframes gardening by embracing weeds over pampered flowers. He contrasts sturdy, natural plants like dandelions and clover with fragile petunias, vowing to fertilize weeds and let spontaneous vegetation flourish.
Peter Warren critiques Canadian Environment Week fiasco
Peter Warren recalls a chaotic Canadian Environment Week held June 17. He cites overhyped government marketing, the Nova Scotia inspired brochure campaign, and a shift to Canada Post as central figures. The piece lampoons officials including Chris Galy and coordinator Jason Schreyer for muddled efforts and disrupted events across Selkirk, Winnipeg, Neepawa, and Churchill.
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Environment Week
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Parks
Neepawa
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Pumping Environment Week
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Do What I Say Not What I Do Critique of Environmental Plans
A speaker derides government enviro campaigns as hypocritical, noting low public turnout at a week-long effort and accusing parties like the NDP and Pawley government of empty promises. He highlights unfulfilled river clean-up pledges and questions leaders’ environmental credibility.
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NDP
Local notices span across decades in Foxwarren district
A compilation of community notes records early pioneers renewing acquaintances, building plans at Binscorth, grain commission appointments, stock show champions, new district supervisors, municipal meetings, social showers, a major house fire, volunteer fire brigade calls, and local award presentations including Ivy Turnbull as Leader of the Year.
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P. Field
Hla. Mullin
Binscorth
Steve Paul
McDonald Avenue
Russell
Volnteer Nre Brigade
Foxwarren
Birtle
Norman Irwin
Bank
Charlie Peel
TAD Telephone Answering Device praised in personal note
A customer extols the TAD as a practical time saver that answers calls, records messages, blocks salesman calls, and provides playback features. It operates 24 hours and can be controlled remotely, with prices from 60 to 300 dollars. The writer shares anecdotes of its usefulness and privacy benefits.
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Tad
Chris
Greyhound
Colin
Mr. Bell
Letter to the editor from Red Deer resident in Alberta
A Red Deer Alberta resident thanks the town for its overnight park conveniences in a brief letter to the editor. The writer signs as Mrs Gorman Ritchie and closes with a blessing.
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Winnipeg Normal School Class Plans 45th Reunion
The 1941-42 Winnipeg Normal School alumna Velma Motherai promotes a 45th reunion on August 21 and 22 in Winnipeg. All former students are invited. For details contact Cecil Muldrew at 132 Bartlet Avenue, Winnipeg RSL 021, phone 452-6047.
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