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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 2006
Page
7
A letter argues against lowering the flag after every soldier death. It urges honoring all fallen service members on November 11 Remembrance Day and supports Prime Minister Harper's approach as preserving the flag’s meaning.
A reader argues the $2 per head cattle levy is not a tax but funding for the Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council to expand slaughter capacity. Funds go to provincial projects and are matched by the government, with early seed money and a loan to kickstart local facilities such as a proposed plant in Dauphin.
Horace Walko commends the town for prompt police and ambulance response and hospital care at Russell Hospital Intensive Care Unit. He asks whether a big centre would have provided faster service, highlighting appreciation for local doctors, nurses, and staff.
In a letter Gary Bradshaw reframes the Shellmouth Dam outflow. He explains that 5,000 CFS equals 31,200 gallons per second, 2.7 billion gallons daily under the bridge at Binscarth, and that one minute could water 100 cows for 2.5 years.
Rural residents rely on nearby cities for services and culture while cities need small towns for balance. The article argues coexistence through mutual respect, shared economies, and consistent government funding to map a stable future. Both urban and rural communities have benefits and challenges, like a lasting marriage.
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