Wall of Silence on Bill 17 in Western Manitoba
A reader critiques the Bill 17 debate, arguing the public harbors a wall of silence and fatigue from bureaucracy and political indifference. The piece warns hog industry expansion threatens Manitoba and Saskatchewan, calling out government credence given to the sector and questioning why hogs were treated as farming rather than industry.
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Manitoba
Les Routledge
Saskatchewan
Stan Struthers
The US Iraq alliance treaty debated in Baghdad and Washington
Gwynne Dyer analyzes the so called alliance between the United States and Iraq, arguing it functions as a permanent occupation. It details Iraqi political pressure, US bases labeled as Iraqi soil, legal immunity for American personnel, and the potential impact on future administrations including McCain or Obama.
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Holmes
Nouri al-Maliki
Iraq
US Congress
White House
Congress
Senate
the Independent
Patrick Cockburn
Bush
Cockburn
United States
Baghdad
Washington
Saddam Hussein
John McCain
Barack Obama
Warm farewell honors Dale and Val Brown in Russell
A small town send off celebrates Dale and Val Brown after forty years of service and many late volunteers. Neighbors recall their lasting impact, kindness, and the lively gatherings that shaped the community.
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Dale
Val Brown
Val
Russell
Paving committee seeks loan for parking lot project
Members of the Russell and District Community Centre Paving Parking Lot Committee thank council for allowing input on a project used for weddings socials graduations conferences funerals. Rainy springs thawing cause damage and higher maintenance. paving at reduced cost offered by Nelson River Building Company this spring. Total cost about 180000 with 91500 raised so far and a 35000 shortfall. Committee requests a loan from Town of Russell and RM of Russell to cover the gap until further fundraising completes. Vern Rosnoski Co chair
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Russell & District Community Centre
Nelson
Vern Rosnoski
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Gwynne Dyer
Paving Committee
Royal Lepage
Westpark Realty
Main St. N. Russell
Bob Ross
Joan Montgomery
Angie Esplen
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