Two Elk Deaths Prompt Letter on Trapping and Negligence
Geordie Daneliuk argues two mature bull elk died after being confined in a trapping compound for 6 to 30 hours. He cites DNR officials confirming mortality rates, suggests improvements like bull excluders, and questions elk ranching as a taxpayer-funded activity. He calls for truth and accountability in wildlife management.
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Steinwalt
Allerton
Bob Wooly
Dir
Wildlife
Westman Reg
DNR
Mr. Wooly
Wooly
Canada
1St Nation Group
Mr. Self
Geordie Daneliuk
Letter to the Editor on Shoal Lake Hospital Promise
A reader questions Premier Filmon and MLA Len Derkach over a stalled Shoal Lake hospital plan. The letter cites past detours and a promised eight bed addition, arguing voters won’t be swayed by a long drawn out process and PC backing.
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Filmon
Len Derkach
Shoal Lake
Roblin - Russell
Derkach
Winnipeg
Russell
Pcs
Robln‘Russell
Darren Praznik
Bill Lambert
Letter to Editor signature missing in March 24 issue
The paper states letters are signed and notes the March 24 edition publicized a letter titled Media Takes Hit From Parent. The writer Mary Walters submitted the letter for publication, but the signature was inadvertently not printed.
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Mary Walters
Russell Banner Letter Policy for Readers
The Russell Banner invites signed letters to the editor for publication on this page. Include your phone number for contact if questions arise. Letters may be edited for clarity and length before printing.
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Russell Banner
Pothead Olympian Sparks Tobacco and Marijuana Debate
A controversial column rails against tobacco and marijuana use, noting tobacco costs, taxes, and health bills while condemning cannabis and citing Olympic athlete Ross Rebagliati. It quotes Jim Nesbitt and Prince Alexandre de Merode, alleging marijuana testing and moral decline.
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RCMP
Jim Nesbitt
Brooks Bulletin
Jim
Nagano
Prince Alexandre de Merode
Ross Rebagliati
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Bob Self
Fred McGuinness
Walter Raleigh
England
Canadian Navy
Manitoba
Darlene Yakubowski
Bob Ross
Doris Brown
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