Trudeau shifts focus from budget crisis to broader economy
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau maneuvers to deflect attention from Allan MacEachen’s beleaguered November budget. He pursues high level talks with premiers and backs macro economic issues while meetings with business leaders spotlight wage controls and large scale fiscal concerns. The tactic aims to protect the finance minister’s reputation amid weak data and mounting investment fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roger Worth
Pierre Truddeau
Allan MacEachen
Trudeau
Toronto
MacEachen
Dog fighting cruelty across borders sparks backlash
Peter Warren notes long standing dog-fighting probes in southern Manitoba and reports cruelty scandals worldwide. He cites RCMP investigations, a bullterrier ban in Interlake, and alleged promoter deals. International watchdogs from Maine to Manila press for action amid grim scenes of animal torment and illegal exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umal Stillu
Manitoba
RCMP
Ened
Interlake
International Fund For Animal Welfare
Yarmouth Port
Mass
Brian Davies
Philippines
February blues from Bill Smiley laments and memories
A letter from a reader, Bill Smiley, voices February blues about snow, taxes on retirement gratuity, and media cynicism. The piece shifts to a heartfelt, nostalgic note praising a favorite teacher Mr. Smiley, thanking him for inspiration and education, with a playful aside to an ex-student Anne and reflections on high school influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Black Halists
Television. Com‘mentators
Miser MacEachin
M.P
Mr. Smiley
Bill
Chaucer
Anne
Queen's Commonwealth Day Message Reflects Shared Struggles
The Queen marks Commonwealth Day noting a difficult year for all nations with economic strain. She praises modern communications for awareness of global needs and urges united action through the Commonwealth to fight poverty and improve lives, emphasizing youth and shared responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Mixed historical notes and local notices compiled
A collage of dated items from 1906 to 1982 notes social visits at the Clee home, grain storage moves to Duluth, railway and engine updates in Russell, a St John’s study trip, price cuts in binder twine, a CPR mail contract shift, Angusville Bonspiel participants, Rural Victory Loan over-subscription, a Shellmouth play by the Happy Gang, a carnival queen crowning at Russell Memorial Arena, and a regular Harrowby operator change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W.W. Wilson
Bill Fenton
C. Adolph
R. Trotter
Angusville
Russell
Shellmouth
Happy Gang
Betty
Foll
Russell Memorial Arena
Sheila Robertson
Anne Wishart
Thelma Erickson
Wilma Wildeman
Noreen Perley
Kesler wins by election sparks Western separatist shift
An Alberta regional回 politics roundtable notes Gordon Kesler’s by election win for the separatists in Olds Didsbury, marking Western Canada Concept progress. Letters and editorials critique unity, governance, and public access to council decisions amid a broader debate on democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgery Brathessman
Gordon Kesler
Olds Didsbury
Olds
Lougheed
NDP
Cowboy Gordon Kesler
Western Canada
Alberta
Three Hills
Alb “Ta
Mud
Tere
Carstairs Community Press
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Wetaskiwin Times
Millet
Miller
Russell Banner
Cochrane Council
Cochrane Times
Fort Qu’Appelle
Times
Stettler Independent
Maytag
Maple Creek
Cypress Hills
High River ‘Times
Two Highway Paving Contracts Awarded for 2.19 Million
Transport Minister Sam Askiw announced two paving contracts totaling 2,187,598 dollars for PT H No h. Riverside Gravel wins 11.4 miles south of Neepawa. Nelson River Construction will pave 18.8 miles from Gilbert Plains to Grandview and lay streets in both towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Askiw
P.T.H. No. H
Riverside Gravel Company Limited
Neepawa
Nelson River Construction Limited
Gilbert Plains
Grandview
Pelly Trail Motel to Change Hands on April First
New owners Mr and Mrs Bob Page will assume operation of the Pelly Trail Motel starting April first. Manitoba’s nearest creamery, in Russell, is the Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Cooperative plant. Creamery manager A V Warman received the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce trophy and a gold watch. The Royal Bank announces F L Vern Coulter as manager of the Binscarth branch, replacing Tom Gray. Dr W Wolfe is named top speaker at Russell Toastmasters speak-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Page
Pelly ‘Trail
Manitoba
Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Co
Russell
A.V. Warman
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
The
Royal Bank
F.L. (Vern) Coulter
Binscarth
Coulter
Tom Gray
Dr. W. Wolfe
Russell Toastmasters Club
Angusville historical book seeks church and bell photos
A letter to the editor from Angusville’s Historical Book Society asks readers to contribute photos and documents for a forthcoming history book. They request an image of the first Angusville Ukrainian Catholic Church and a photo of the Curfew Town Bell on Angusville Main Street, asking readers to contact Box 77 or call 73-2764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Gloria Rubeniuk
the Dead Historical Book Society
Saudi Arabia
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Russel
Canada
United States
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Cen
Tru
Peter Warren
PNA
Philippine News Agency
Manila
Quebec
Globe and Mail
Nwanedi National Park
South Africa
Los Angeles Times
Bay Area
San Francisco
Bill Smiley
Alf Clee
Duluth
Great Northern
CNR
Earle Setter
St. John’s
Har
Winnipeg
Internation ___roster company
Regina
CR. Loney
CPR
Edwin More
Misses M. Cooper
A. Busch
Ellen Patterson
Jean Patterson
Jim Langford
Cyril Sudbury
Barry Davidson
Austarcy
Silver Creek
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