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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1980
Page
2
A reader comments on the Quebec referendum debate noting Anglo- Canadian concern and regional attitudes across Ontario, the Maritimes, and the West. The piece discusses language, national unity, and the potential political fallout, ending with local notes on broadcasting and industry events from June 1970.
Peter Warren reports on liquor review debate across Manitoba as committee head Mel Michener faces scrutiny for past law violations. Police report over 100 people evicted and 120 plus charged at Riding Mountain National Park during May long weekend. Natural Resources Minister Brian Ransom orders strict action to curb drunken rowdiness, with park staff told to remove violators. Michener must deliver his report this fall while hearings occur in Portage, Steinbach, Selkirk, Winkler, Winnipeg, Brandon and elsewhere.
Prairie communities collaborate with chambers of commerce and regional partners to promote tourism and investment. The Minnedosa and Humboldt papers report surveys, highway upgrades, tourist booths, and growth plans. debates over incentives and industrial sites appear amid progress notes from High River Black Diamond Okotoks and Dauphin. Local editors defend coverage of controversy while highlighting new factories and events.
W Roger Worth discusses federal support for Michelin Tires Ltd. in Nova Scotia as a test case for regional development policy. He argues that low-cost loans and plant investments create jobs in underdeveloped areas, while opponents urge rule changes midstream. The piece cites energy costs, exports, and past loan repayments to defend consistent policy.
A collection of brief items from the Olden Days column notes various local happenings. Mentions Murray McKay as a successful engineering examinee with 1625 males and £79 sums, Miss Fleming resigning from Russell School staff, Miss Kelso of Rossburn engaged, Doris Henderson’s graduation at Selkirk Hospital Training School, a successful annual plowing match on D A Goodbun’s farm with ranks listed, St John Ambulance Association organizing meeting with officers elected, Douglas William Russell graduating second in civil engineering at UBC and contributing over $2000 to Manitoba Flood Relief, dated June 23 1910 June 20 1940 May 15 1950 and June 23 1900.
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