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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 31, 1989
Page
6
Editorial questions the Russell-Roblin MLA who gained the Education Ministry yet grew distant from constituents. It notes taxpayers pay him 60 773.52 and 25 000 for a constituency office while critics doubt his outreach and value of trips and actions for the district.
Fred McGuiness surveys prairie towns embracing local symbols from animals to banners. From Inwood’s garter snake to Neepawa’s hog statue and Russell’s bull for Beef and Barley Days, communities debate symbols, signage limits, and lasting mementos while editors weigh pride against triviality. The trend, seen in Melfort, Tisdale, Humboldt, and Neepawa, underscores a hunger for distinct regional identity.
Manitoba residents should stop geeking about taxes and embrace the province’s strong image. The piece lauds Manitoba scenery culture and industry, praises AECL at Pinawa, and urges local firms to shed insecurity, compete boldly, and promote their world class products and ideas.
A reader letters a concern to the Banner urging cyclists to ride on the right, single file, and obey main street prohibitions. He cautions of near misses with trucks, describes unsafe riding by families, and thanks residents as he departs town, warning of potential tragic accidents if rules are ignored.
Peter Hessel narrates a family run that unravels as siblings delay and excuses mount. The lot of it ends with a resolve to run solo from 4 30 to 5 00 a m and to keep one promise to oneself. The piece closes with a self focused vow to train independently.
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