This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1987
Page
2
Peter Hessel argues against euphemisms for aging calling for reclaiming "old" as a dignified, honest descriptor. He notes pride in aging, cites a 77 year old as an example, and highlights intergenerational projects where seniors and students benefit. He rejects terms like elderly and senior citizen.
Manitoba Natural Resources announces park fee increases to maintain high recreation standards and move toward full cost recovery. A 1986 visitor survey found 77.2 percent rated experiences very enjoyable, up from 65 percent in 1984, with past revenues covering less than half of park operating costs. Daily vehicle entrance rises to 3 dollars, buses to 15, yearly passes to 112, and camping site rates also increase these changes aimed at narrowing the funding gap.
Ann M. Smith quotes Mississauga MP Don Blenkarn criticizing an all party unemployment insurance report. He questions 50 weeks of benefits after 10 weeks of work and lowering hours for part time eligibility, arguing for retraining over more UI money and noting readers deserve real world impact.
Peter Warren recalls hosting a London family who toured Manitoba saying the province’s size dwarfs the UK. He notes population 1,071,282 and area over 525,360 square miles, and compares birth rates and global statistics before bidding them farewell at Winnipeg International Airport.
In late May a Western Assembly event in Vancouver will host 300 delegates from four western provinces to discuss Canada West's political future and the possible formation of a new party. Notable organizers include Preston Manning and Stan Roberts with involvement from PC Liberals and the Representative party of Alberta.
A compact review pulls together brief May entries from 1907 to 1977 outlining visits, deaths, conscription notes, road wage changes, business shifts, a scholarship award, a wrecking yard venture, a creamery leader’s death, and a centennial tree planting ceremony with local figures such as Mrs. C Keating D Peddie Bud Glasman and Laurie Sally Reanda Cusitar.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.