Queer Yankee study challenged by WCWGA claims
Reader letters criticize Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel and WCWGA for claims that Canadian wheat producers would be better off selling on open market. The letter cites John Gilchrist of NAMA saying U.S. millers pay higher prices for Canadian wheat and buy more American wheat than all export buyers, undermining WCWGA studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherilyn Jolly- Nagel
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association
WCWGA
U.S
Cherilyn
John Gilchrist
North American Millers Association
NAMA
International Trade Commission
Canada
John Gillcrist
If Gustav Had Struck New Orleans A Climate Wakeup Call
Gwynne Dyer argues that accelerating Arctic sea ice loss now rivals Katrina as the pivotal evidence for rapid climate change. He cautions that only a major disaster in a rich country will convince the public to act, though media focus remains on storms like Gustav rather than Arctic warming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Arctic Ocean
National
University of Colorado
Arctic
Honduras
Bangladesh
Bush
John McCain
al Gore
Potash mine plan sparked 1981 boom in Russell area
In 1981 the Banner reported a $600 million mine near McAuley 30 miles south of Russell, a 500 employee operation by IMC Canada and Manitoba Mineral Resources. Manitoba Potash would run a two million tonne annual capacity, aiming to open 1986, but prices dropped. Potash later surged toward $1000 a tonne, keeping the project on hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Energy and Mines
International Minerals and Chemical
UMC
Manitoba
McAuley
Russell
St. Lazare
IMC Canada
Manitoba Mineral Resources Limited
IMC
Manitoba Mineral Resources
Manitoba Potash
Office of
Letter to the Editor On Listeria and Food Safety
A reader argues the Canada listeriosis crisis shows government failure to protect the public. Citing Health Canada 2002 findings, the author condemns self policing by industry, limited inspections, and delayed action. The piece emphasizes prevention over scale and calls for stronger vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Health Canada
Maple Leaf Foods
John Fefchak
Don’t put it off find your new home now
Time is running out to settle into a new home before snow. Options include a $200,000 solid 2000 sq ft three bedroom with easy care yard and workshop, a $149,900 1232 sq ft four bedroom two bath with fenced yard, deck and attached garage, and a $94,400 1020 sq ft home with workshop near school and pool plus a $50,000 handyman special in a good location.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yankee
North Dakota Wheat Commission
Canadian Wheat Board
CWB
Gillcrist
Gwynne Dyer
Vera Rosnoski
Russell and District
Cknd TV
CKOS
Yorkton
CKX
Brandon
CKYD
Dauphin
CBC
Royal Lepage
Westpark Realty
Main St. N. Russell
Bergs Cres
Macsaac
Assiniboine and
Pelly
Main Street
B&b
Bob Ross
Joan Montgomery
Angie Esplen
Westparkgroup.com
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!