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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1981
Page
9
A truncated real estate column by Guy C McMurray discusses pragmatic housing needs and budgeting, urging readers to be prepared for costs and opportunities. The fragment hints at practical guidance for buyers and mention of two housing approaches or species, though full context is missing.
Reggies remarks describe the wide spread breakup of families as one of the era’s most alarming trends. He questions the purpose of continuing a path that may lead to nowhere, highlighting concern over social consequences.
The letter accuses the Manitoba government of using taxpayer money for Conservative Party publicity and government ads to aid the party. It cites misled seniors, promises of income boosts, and increased per diem rates for care homes as examples of dishonesty. The author vows continued scrutiny of abuses by the government.
The 1981-82 highways program announced by Manitoba outlines four lane expansion of Trans Canada Highway West and PTH No 75, interchange work at PTH 12, and upgrades to the northern PR 381 route. It lists ongoing, unfinished projects plus new season starts with grade widening, pavement, and rights of way on multiple routes including PTH 1, 6, 7, 10, 30 and others, plus Ste Anne railway overpass and Steinbach linkage.
Ottawa reports say Transport Minister Jean Luc Pepin agreed to pay 2800 to cover printing of the Neil Report. The document guided Mazankowski in placing about 1500 kilometres of Western Canada rail lines into the permanent network, amid criticism the report was PC dominated. Pepin will let producers and municipalities review the reasons for abandonment as he finalizes decisions, despite not having seen the report when the orders were made.
Education Minister Keith Cosens urged Manitoba schools to plan special activities for Commonwealth Day on March 9. The program aims to foster appreciation of the Commonwealth, teach history and leaders, promote cooperation and cultural respect, and celebrate Canada’s membership in the Commonwealth of Nations. Posters and booklets with suggested programs were distributed in late January to give classes time to prepare.
Registration for centennial events occurs in Russell Arena on Friday morning July 2 before the parade and again Saturday morning for late registrants. Each former district displays a registration table for residents and former residents to sign in, receive a color coded ribbon with a name tag, and identify with their district through distinct ribbon colors.
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