Budget Probes Province Spending and Transfer Cuts
The article critiques Finance Minister Michael Wilson for proposing transfer cuts to provinces as part of a federal budget. It argues the boom years funded by windfall revenues were not used to fix finances and highlights Ontario and other provinces as top spenders. It warns of possible new taxes, including a GST, to cover shortfalls while calling for provincial belt-tightening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Wilson
Wilson
Onatrio
Ontario
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Birdwatchers spurring nature sparks and local plans
Neighborly News relays a Manitoba Alberta mood of birding interest with readers reporting early horned larks arrivals around February 21 and a push by Tofield to become Birdhouse Capital of the World through park birdhouses reflecting other towns’ designs, plus debates over cormorant control and grit needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Patrick
Lake Winnipegosis
Dauphin Herald
Swan River Star
Times
Tofield
Anne Francoeur
The
Tofield Mercury
Coronation
Holden
Manitoba readers debate gun control and its politics
A Manitoba letters page surveys public reaction to gun-control laws. Readers blame media bias and government inaction while weighing economic impact of firearms, hunting licences, and the ties to drunk driving deaths as the debate persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Montreal
Redneck
National Firearms Association
C. Murray
Boissevain
Manitoba
Russel
Parkland seeks Community Futures funding expansion
In a letter to the editor John Plohman urges federal support to bring the Community Futures program to the Parkland region. He cites long standing federal cutbacks affecting rail post office agriculture and U S C noting discussions with Immigration Canada and Barbara McDougall while calling for MP and ministerial action to secure funding and create long term jobs.
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Parkland
C.N
Post Office
Agriculture
U.S.C
Dauphin
East Parkland Regional Development
Manitoba
Fedreal
Immigration Canada
Barbara McDougall
M.P
Welcoming Newcomers to Russell Community
A letter from Alex Aitken urges the Chamber of Commerce and town groups to proactively welcome Winnipeg workers scheduled to move to Russell. He proposes contacting newcomers, inviting families, hosting a welcome lunch, and showcasing Russell’s offerings to reduce friction and boost provincial image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Winnipeg
Russel
Where Have All the Barbers Gone Nostalgic Look at a Vanished Trade
The author laments the disappearance of traditional barbershops finding only stylists and modern clinics. He recalls a single old barber with a turn of the century chair and simple cuts, notes shrinking waiting rooms, and jokes, and reflects on how male barbers fade as women take over. He recalls $2 shaves and haircuts, a ritual of Saturdays, and wonders where the genuine barber has gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
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Russell Banner
P.O
Main Street
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
CCNA
Canada
United States
San
Vance
J.P Doodles
Swuz
Myysel
White House
Marc Lepine
Laird W. Crawford
Pine Falls
B.G. Fraser
Carman
Jean R. Olver
Killarney
Peter Warren
Garry Glenn
John Plohman
Yours Truly, Alex Aitken
Peter
Luigi's
Guy's
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