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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1981
Page
2
A humorous column extols garage sales as a social and economic phenomenon. It contrasts buyers and sellers, notes the thrill of finding odd junk, and discusses the moral quibbles of taking items from schools and stores. The piece riffs on human nature, thrift, and the chaos of porch-to-patio merchandising.
A Brandon toastmaster member reports interest in organizing a Toastmasters Club in the Russell area. The Divisional Council offers support and information to locals wishing to start a club, with contact details for further assistance.
A Saskatchewan era column celebrates farmers and prairie independence through vivid anecdotes about pickup culture, farm gear, and small-town enterprise. It notes bureaucratic aids for equipment repair, youth innovation at Olds College, and botanical discoveries in the Pasquia Hills, underscoring ongoing prairie surprises.
A safety council warns that many drivers ignore flashing lights at school buses and urges stricter enforcement of laws and improved warning devices. School Bus Safety Week runs September 24 to 30 with the theme Wait a Minute, stressing patience from drivers, students, and bus crews to prevent tragedies.
Peter Warren recalls a 1970s Winnipeg union demand for birthday days off amid broader labor debates. He critiques leaders, cites U S comments, and notes workers’ varied loyalties. The column reflects on labor history, unionization rates, and the value of all work. It also lists local archival notices from September 1901 and October 1911.
A committee will likely propose erecting the memorial monument at the corner of Mountain Ave and Assiniboine Street. The note also mentions district wealth and progress reflected in a 60 000 outlay. October events include a welfare society formation and a birthday gathering for John Weber.
Ollie Calvert of the RCASV at Camp Borden was home on leave over the weekend. September 27, 1951. Another old landmark of Harrowby has been torn down. It was the old blacksmith shop owned and operated by the late Mr. Walker, September 23, 191. The Russell Horticultural Con t on Page 5.
The settlement ends a 42 day postal strike but sparks criticism over pay and perks. Semi skilled workers could earn about 25 000 a year with overtime, four weeks vacation after eight years and 17 weeks maternity leave at 93 percent pay. Critics compare this to small retailers and note lack of government support and universal coverage. Public workers are accused of leveraging monopoly power to secure generous benefits.
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