Crow Rates Clash Spurs Prairie Farm Unity
Western farm groups and governments back calls to renegotiate the Crow's Nest freight agreement. Manitoba Pool Elevators president James Deveson warns fixed rail rates harm grain delivery and must yield improved service and continued subsidies while seeking broader freight reform and elimination of rate anomalies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Deveson
Manitoba
Co-Operative
Deveson
Lron
Winnipeg
Canada
Festival Winners Bill Smiley Stop This Bitching
Bill Smiley writes an opinion piece urging Canadians to curb whining about high living costs while noting past hardships and criticizing overreliance on government aid. He contrasts national debt, inflation, and global competition with a call to appreciate improvements and stop complaining. The piece leads into a local festival awards list and acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smiley
Germany
Japan
NATO
U.N
Pete
Laurier Descelles Obituary Passed Away in St Lazare
Laurier Descelles died suddenly at his home in St Lazare on November 7 1978. Born May 4 1919 in St Lazare he lived there most of his life except for school in St Boniface. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and loved music. Survived by wife Clara of Whitewood Sask a sister Jeanne D Arc and several nephews and cousins many Chartier relatives. Funeral services were held in St Lazare with burial in St Lazare Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurier Descelles
St. Lazare
St. Boniface
Laurier
Activ
Knights of Columbus
Clara
Whitewood
Sask
Jeanne D'Arc
Albert Chartier
Brandon
Alphonse
Forwarren
Arthur C. Jenneg
Regis
Armand
Fabien
Camille
Boniface
Father Aurel Prefontaine
Arthur
Laurier Chartier
St. Lazare Cemetery
Olden Days notes from Russell area clubs and events
A historical record lists hockey club formation on November 18 appointing officers and a $1 membership. It covers community milestones from 1928 to 1968 including postmaster birthday, staff moves, Women’s Institute leadership, beef and barley festival planning notes, Elks lodge installation, Chamber of Commerce elections, and local skating coaching achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Deig
W.F. Graham
R. George Edmison
J A. Fraser
A.H. Goodbun
Sec.trea
H.C. Adams
Archie Fraser
Dr. Wright
W.S. Bartley
A. Fraser
Rod Clement
Regina
Institute
Russell Branch
The
Women’s Institute
E.E. Thompson
A.G. Smellie
JE. Forsyth
J.G. Drever
Egramme
C.C. Graham
J. Silver
Ruby Coulter
Robert Simms
Roy Fenton
Ron Davidson
St. S.W
Calgary
Alberta
Davidson
Merton Perrin
Russell Chamber ‘of Commerce
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Russell Banner
Main Street
Russell, Manitoba
United States
Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
Devesor
Manitesba
Roblin Memorial Hall
Roblin
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba Lotteries Review Committee
Portage Avenue
RSC
North Africa
Patch
Caribbean
Argyle Syndicate Ltd
N.W.M.P
Fox Rren
Louise Matheson Shield
Kimberly Hodgson
Foxwarren
Dale Ziprick
Russell
Curt Horning
Sanna Lavallee
Karyn Wright
Rusell
Russell Hardware & Supplies Shield
Mark Stainer
Birtle
L. Johnston
Mark Talbot
Rheanne Gray
Laurie Johnston
Childcraft Trophy
Barker Drugs Shield
Carla Rosnoski
Michael Gratton
Braendle
Bruce Shield
Scott Coulter
Ruell
M.K. Clubley
Sherri McTavish
Lillian Johnston
Greg Lu
Heather Falloon
Reader's ‘Theatre
Lori McKietivk
Rossburn
John McCrindle
Russell Adult Reader's ‘Theatre
Helen Woodhouse
Binscarth
Bob McGimpsey
Burke Garnett
Russell Elks
Ken Reavie
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Kieper
Russell Agricultural
Mervyn Dunn
Alwyn Coulter
Dauphin
Elaine Burgess
Kathy Robinson
Russell Masonic Lodge
W.W. Bro
Tom McLennan
Freemasonry
ST. Mary’s Church
Bombers
Royal Opera Company
Winnipeg Symphony
Museum of Man and Natu
Winnipeg Theatre Centre
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Delta
Marlborough Inn
Churchills
Smith Street
E Cols Rey As
Eapvooo
Pri
Clean Environment Commission
Province
Environment Commission
Dauphin Allied Arte Centre
1041St Avenue
Hox 4
Tuxedo Avenue
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