Wheat Board sells 1.5 million tonnes to China
The Canadian Wheat Board announces a cash sale of 1.5 million tonnes of wheat to China for delivery from Pacific Coast ports over six months from February to July 1982. Contracts cover Canada Western Red Spring and Winter grades Nos 1 to 3 with prices in Canadian dollars. Negotiations occurred in Beijing between CWC and the China National Cereals Oils and Foodstuffs Import and Export Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Canadian Wheat Board
Pacific
Canada
Peking
China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Import and Export Corporation
Canadian ‘Wheat Board
Questions of newspaper integrity across Canadian towns
A round of editorials discusses how reporters face harsh attacks from officials, the need for public apologies or lawsuits, and the requirement for transparency in local government. Highlights include reflections from Claresholm to Kamsack, Peace River to Yorkton, on council meetings, court news, and the role of advertising in funding papers.
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Manitoba
Clareshin
Moosomin World-Spectator
Kamsack
Kamsack Council
The
World Spectator
John Meen
Claresholm
Willow Creek
Peace River
Record Gazette
Sylvia Thomson
McLennan
Laurent Lamoureux
Thomson
Cochrane Times
Tootie Poynter
Beaupre
the Times
Assiniboia
Times
Killarney
Guide
Yorkton
City Council
Court News
Innisfail
Safe Driving Week promotes defensive driving in Canada
The Canada Safety Council urges year round defensive driving to cut traffic deaths. It notes drinking greatly increases crash risk and that wearing seat belts could have saved about half of the 6000 annual Canadian fatalities. The campaign stresses recognizing hazards and acting in time.
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Canada Safety Council
Manitoba Health Under Fire Over Personal Care Homes
Peter Warren discusses Manitoba Health Minister Sherman's handling of personal care homes, with attack from NDP and Manitoba activists. He cites August data showing 27 facilities approved since 1977, 22 non proprietary and 5 proprietary projects in cities like Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie, Selkirk, and rest. Facilities span St Joseph’s, Flin Flon, Steinbach, Brandon, and more, totaling 742 new beds and 199 replacements.
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Winnipeg
Sherman
New Democratic Party
Health Department
Lyon
Manitba
St. Joseph's
Flin Flon
St. Claude
Winnipegosis
Elkhorn
Hamiota
MacGregor
Reston
Rossburn
Glenboro
Manitou
Baldur
Pilot Mound
Wawanesa
Ashern
Eriksdale
Lundar
Oddfellows
Rivers
Brandon
Grunthal
Steinbach
Golden Door
Winnpeg
Maples
Portage la Prairie
Selkirk
Vista
Manitoba plan to shield homes with bonds to cut heating costs
A fringe proposal attributed to Liberal leader Lauchilan suggests building exterior walls and a roof over every Manitoba house to lower heating bills. The plan estimates two to three billion dollars in cost and would be financed by selling provincial bonds or exchanging assets.
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Lauchilan
Manitoba
To Be or Not to Be Retired Notion for Bill Smiley
Bill Smiley ponders retirement age and inflation as a humorous veteran writer. He contrasts desires for a quiet life with the reality of family, finances, and social expectations, noting colleagues' varied retirement fates and the pressure on wives and sons.
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Bill Smiley
Shakespeare
Roots
Conscience
Common Sense
Jaw
Olden Days Chronicle captures Russell events across decades
A compilation notes sewer work on Main Street, the Russell Rink season start under Jas. Clee, CPR wreck delays, and local business changes. It also records political nominations in Marquette, social gatherings, train remembrance, quilting days, a curling club dance, Jack Dow’s Exalted Ruler installation, and remodeling plans for Romeo's Grill in Russell.
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Main Street
Russell
Jas. Clee
CPR
Jack Dow
Russell B.P.O. Ellis
Workman
Romeo's Grill
Wilson Block
Lou Mark
Club Cafe
Jerry ,Choy
Paul Mah
Winnipeg
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RCJ
United States
Chaloner Publishers
Russell Banner
CNA
Ccna
Peter Warren
List
Reggies
Pildo
Argyle Communications Inc
W. McLaren
de la Mare
Marquette
TA. Crerar
Progressives
Gen. H. Dyer
G. Stubbs
Iiss
Olive McDonald
Cracknell
Bill Patterson
Bud Glasman
J. Madman
T. Kieper
Patterson
Evelyn Gibbons
E. McDonald
E. Lucas
B.L. McLeod
Carberry
L. Fraser
B. Currie
Messrs
G. Boulton
A. Currie
Jonas P. Field
Boulton and
Shellmouth
E. Setter
McDonald Aircraft Co
Anderson
J. Kieper
Lizzie McLen
Nan
Mrs. Keating
Mrs. McLeod
Lorena Kieper
Russell Curling Club
Mindy Goodmanson
Jim McCulloch
Peinte
Russel
D. Payne
Park
H. Shondra
R.M
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