What a difference an election makes on West Coast dock strike
Boissevain Record notes a policy shift after the election as Manitoba farmers are said to be largely unaffected by the west coast dock strike. A TV interview with Agricultural Minister Jim Downey suggests federal action would end the disruption if needed, while urging government legislation to prevent such strikes.
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T.V
Jim Downey
Manitoba
Lakehead
Churchill
Canada
Boissevain
Winnipeg
Brandon
Ern Manitoba
Manitoba Business Magazine
Minnedosa
Souris
Shopping Centre Conundrum Probes Independent Business
A barber bans serving a female customer over a lease clause in Charlottetown. The 9 men only rule echoes fears of developers and gatekeepers curbing competition, dictating store hours, merchandise, and rents in malls while boosting centre dominated shopping across Canada. The issue highlights rising costs and changing buying patterns as malls capture a growing share of retail trade.
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Charlottetown
Manitoba Hydro chair backs hydro wealth over oil
LM Wedepohl, Manitoba Hydro chairman and University of Manitoba dean, argues the province should build wealth on hydro electricity rather than oil. He warns Manitoba’s growth is too Winnipeg-centric and urges more rural MLAs and industrial diversification beyond the city.
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Manitoba
Alberta
Manitoba Hydro
LM. Wedepohl
University of Manitoba
Wedepohl
Olden Days of the Chapter at Neepawa
A Neepawa chapter notes a 1919 obituary for Harry Charles of the 1th battalion who died at St Boniface hospital age 16. June 1929 W C Davidson retires from his Boulton farm and buys James Rea residence to live there.
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Harry Charles
1Th
Russell
St. Boniface
W.C. Davidson
Boulton
Jas. Rea
Grandvisew
Joe Clark sworn in as Canada’s new leader prompts big TV reach
In a televised swearing in that reached Canadians a thousand miles away, commentary notes the public’s surprise at a young rise to the top and warns that education’s price outpaces ignorance. The piece also mentions Winnipeg mayors and the Russell Flying Club inaugural meeting with Joe Semochko as president.
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Joe Clark
Russell Flying Club
Queen's Hotel
Joe Semochko
Harold Clement
Ken Ka
Fifth Grade Field Trip Through Museums and Forts
A Grade Five class toured a poster and record store then visited the Nonsuch ship at Urban Gallery, Lower Fort Garry, Assiniboine Zoo, and Mennonite College. Students saw mermaid carvings, ship decks, a governor’s parlor, sod and thatched houses, wind mills, and early stores while noting lively historical scenes and local legislative remarks.
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Plains
Arctic
Nonsuch
London
Hudson Bay
Groseiliers
Hudson Bay Company
Nonguch
Lower Fort Garry
Big House
Upper Fort Garry
Lower Fort Gar
Graham
M.L.A
Zemlin
Canada Week Proclamation Declares Unity and Canadian Pride
A municipal proclamation invites Fussell residents to celebrate Canada Week from June 25 to July 1 praising Canada’s multicultural heritage, peace, prosperity, and national unity. It urges flag flying and active participation in the events.
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Fussell
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Russell Banner
Eno
Main Street
RCJ
United States
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Roger Worth
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
ST. Mary $ Church
Golden Boy
Kruger
Neepawa
Frank Skinner
North Amer
Charles Bily
Mrs. C. Bily
Russell Horticultural Society
G. Kippan
FL. ‘Skinner
E.W. Robertson
Bruce Mintenko
Teachers Training College
Reggies
Assiniboine Zoo
The
Mennonite College
Pier Six
D.A. Kinney
Russell Seccees
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