Silver Creek gas tax criticism prompts council concern
Cam Flett pens a sharp letter to the Reeve and RM of Silver Creek council opposing a 1.5 mill land tax to fund a Centra Gas natural gas pipeline through Silver Creek to the Reserve. He argues the burden falls on six quarters of land with little personal benefit, notes a small poll showing 27 opposed and 2 for, urges residents to contact councillors, and compares the project to unrelated local changes.
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Editorial 4 and Brain Freeze Hits the Paper
A Russell Banner editor vent pouring over a slow news week and brain freeze while drafting multiple editorials. The writer recalls past columns about small town life, local politics, and avoiding familiar topics as the deadline nears. A surprise from the mayor looms at a Chamber meeting.
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Russell Banner
Alice
Ottawa
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Were we taken at the Leisure Centre scam note
A middle aged man visited the Leisure Centre on October 14 2003 offering heart shaped key chains with a Canadian flag and a business card saying Lets Be Friends excuse Me DEAF MUTE SELLING THIS USEFUL ARTICLE. He collected $3 from several people and left without identification. The author questions if the man was truly deaf or if it was a scam and cites James 4 13 about business plans and money.
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James
Bob Schmidt
Volunteer Firefighters dedicate time and courage to communities
The article honors volunteer firefighters as family people who train on their own time, answer at any hour, and face risks and losses. It notes 94,000 Canadian volunteers, their outreach in schools, fundraising needs, and the rewards of saving homes, with a tribute by Viola Doncaster of East Bay California.
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Letters to the editor policy at The Russell Banner
The Russell Banner accepts letters to the editor for publication on this page. All letters must be signed and include the writer’s name when published. Contact details appear with the notice so we can reach the writer if questions arise. Letters may be edited for style content and length.
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