Manitoba Alzheim er Society founded to aid families
Early June founding meeting forms the Manitoba Alzheimer Society to support families coping with Alzheimer's disease a progressive brain disorder with no cure. The column urges readers to contact Anna Jackson in Winnipeg at 887-7670 for background and help, noting rural areas bear higher impact and caregiving strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Alzheimer Society
Alois Alzheimer
Anna Jackson
Winnipeg
Survey shows gloom for small business in Canada
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business reports 29 percent of small firms expect layoffs in 1982, 5 percent plan hires, and 80 percent foresee poor or worsening conditions. High interest rates and November budget taxes hit the sector, though many firms persist with perseverance and innovation, needing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roger Worth
Richard Wietfeldt
Canadian Federation ‘of Independent Business
Ottawa
Wietfeldt
Substantial progress on Silver Creek buildings and town notices
The article notes several new constructions in Silver Creek and area towns including a granary and diving shed near completion by Jas A Kippan, a large barn by McKay, and residences by W McFarlane and John Hammond. It also mentions the Binscorth Post Office opened July 1, 25 years prior, staff changes in stores, a new law office in Shellmouth, and several local community events spanning 1912 to 1962 focusing on education, church activities, and regional conventions in Russell and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Jas. A. Kippan
Mr. McKay
W. McFarlane
John Hammond
Binscorth
A.g-P. Smellie
All's
G.tp
Winnipeg
Mr. Hill
W.as. Wilson
Public payroll cuts and unions stir across western provinces
Editorials from Manitoba to Saskatchewan lament job losses in public service and rising wages elsewhere. Editors decry government downsizing, union demands, and rising costs while proposing curbs and paid leave debates, noting echoed warnings from multiple small papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Lyon
NDP
Devine
Saskatchewan
Blakeney
Melfort Journal
Northwest Herald of Unity
Post Office
Customs House
Western Canada
Bow Island
Cochrane Times
Altona
Echo
Minnedosa Tribune
Ottawa
Stettler Independent
Sie
Alberta
Rimbey
Canada
Wainwright ‘Star Chronicle
USC
The rise and fall of weekly newspapers in Canada
Argyle Cor reflects on the highs and lows of weekly papers since 1949, detailing a veteran editor’s view of the industry. He recalls early profits from big ads, cheap printing, and community dependence, then explains the crush of rising costs, debt, and eventual busts amid higher interest rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smiley
Canada
National
Bricommunity
Esko
Times
Free Press
Advocate
Argyle Cor
Easter Art Contest to Honor Manitoba School Heritage
The Manitoba Teachers' Society marks the 100th anniversary of teacher education in Manitoba by sponsoring an art competition. Manitobans may submit oil acrylic or watercolor paintings of schools built before 1940 to be displayed at the Archives Building in January 1983. A selection will be shown at the society's March meeting. works may be sold to the Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Harcourt Street
Winnipeg
Halwas Wins Bicycle At Silver Beach Event
June 29, 1972 Dr. Macisaac arrives as new superintendent of the Pelly Trail School Division and moves into Memorial Avenue residence. Grade 8 students from Central School, numbering forty two, select project An Educational Trip to Winnipeg, accompanied by three teachers and three chaperones.
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Macisaac
Pelly ‘Trail
Watrous, Sask
Memorial Avenue
Central
Winnipeg
Reichmuth
Manitoba Bill Expands Rights Protections Under Human Rights Act
The measure would prohibit discrimination against people with mental handicaps such as epilepsy, broaden protections to include family status, and require the adjudication board to report to the attorney general if no decision is made within 90 days. It also allows the attorney general to revoke and replace a board or set deadlines for rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Roland Penner
Penner
Attorney General
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Ve Russell
Main Street
Russell
Rojiwo
United States
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Russell Banner
U.S
E.C. McQuarrie
Shellmouth
D. Dunn
C. Pittaway
Guy Coulter
Hazel Vandecar
Crandall
Chas. A. Boulton
Christ Church, Russell
Gertrude Davidson
University of Manitoba
Faculty of ‘Education
M. Wilcox
U.G.G
J.E. Forsythe
Souris
Russell Women’s Institute
A.G. Smellie
Great Plains
Garry
Emai
Halwas
Silver Beach
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