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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1987
Page
2
A farewell column notes a new writer Ann Smith will take over the piece next week. The author praises small business renewal, CFIB research support, and broad reader and publisher collaboration while reflecting on change and community impact.
A writer recounts receiving a forged sweepstakes offer from Maclean's and affiliates via Canadian Family Publishers. He questions legitimacy, authorship, and funding, condemning the fake prize as unethical marketing aimed at boosting magazine subscriptions, and laments possible government subsidies.
Peter Warren argues that promotional efforts for Lynn Lake and similar northern towns are insufficient and misrepresent the realities. He points to Sherritt Gordon Mines closure at Fox Lake and the Manitoba government loan to extend Leaf Rapids mine life, urging focus on sustainable extraction and withdrawal rather than endless funding.
Trevor Sutter of the Miners Journal invites debate on homosexuality amid prairie town attitudes. He notes fear and ignorance fuel prejudice, while church voices split between tolerance and condemnation. a column urges social maturity through tolerance and legal equality.
March 28 1907 Reeves Hembroff Williams and Lang travel to Brandon to discuss dividing the Western Judicial District opposed by Brandon residents. March 29 1917 Silverton to be enlarged. D Wells buys land. W Dunlop retires to hay field. March 31 1927 Ward 5 Silver Cree election with J Keller defeating Chas Huta. March 25 1837 fire after 2. April 2 1947 curling rink debate in Russell. demolition approved and crew on site. March 28 1957 baptism at Memorial Avenue manse. infant son Glen Wesley Angus. Rossburn credit prize winner Maxine White takes 3rd prize of 100 in a Canada wide contest.
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