Letter to the Editor Opposes Russell smoking bylaw
A Manitoba reader denounces mayor Bill Russell's anti smoking bylaw proposal, arguing it targets a legal habit and harms local business and events. The writer urges the Russell and District Chamber of Commerce to oppose the measure and fears economic and social backlash.
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Bill Russell
Russell
Canada
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Smoke Free Town Proposal Sparks Public Debate
A letter to The Banner criticizes a September 6 1994 article on smoking bans in public places. The writer argues such by laws hurt revenue for bingo clubs restaurants and recreation centers and questions the town council motive. The author asserts smoking is a personal freedom and urges focus on other issues.
Something Really Different Cards Bring Handmade Flair to Town
A new business, Something Really Different, creates fabric highlighted cards with unique accents. Seven workers cut and paste as seventy Toronto outlets adopted the style, now sold in Calgary and Edmonton. Shawn Kemp, an oil fields operator turned entrepreneur, launched with 36 card types and 12 new lines planned for Christmas, supplying clients with wooden racks of 288 cards each.
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Ita Taive
al Wong
Vulcan
Wong
Stettler
Warner
Milk River
Bow Island
Vulcan Advocate
George Balash
Alberta
Shawn Kemp
Manitoba
Department of Government
Carman
Toronto
Calgary
Edmonton
Labour Day
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Thelma Parr
Dr. Jane Thrall
Optometrist
Assiniboine Stree Russell, Manitoba
Appoh Sno
Olor
Reavie’s Pharmacy
Red McGuinness
Cracknell
Davidson's
Yakubowski
Ross Salesman
Apenas
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