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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1998
Page
7
A long critique of the Canadian Wheat Boards secrecy on sale contracts argues public access would improve accountability and understanding of the industry. It cites a 1995 contract detailing 65 000 metric tonnes of wheat, delivery terms, vessel notifications, and costs, noting much of the content appears commercially usable yet remains concealed.
Calvin Daniels reports CP vice president Ray Foot urges free market freight rates and larger car spots, arguing for less government control. He criticizes the CWB and CAPG as regulators while farmers fear higher shipping costs and regional value shifts. Estey will study the system, but farmers must read between lines as CP seeks direct shipper-carrier deals.
A reader thanks the Knights of Columbus cleanup crew for their hard work. The letter notes the workers were not young men and expresses pride in living in Canada, mentioning a personal suite and referencing Jack Bryer.
A new Canadian Oxford Dictionary reveals 2000 Canadianisms amid 130000 words with 5800 biographies and 6000 geographic entries. It notes terms like hockey mom and Molson muscle, plus 378 hockey terms, and includes blunt honesty about language and culture.
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