Untapping a great Canadian resource on youth unemployment
A Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey finds 15 to 24 year olds face the highest unemployment rate with about 488000 seeking work and 200000 never having had a regular job. It notes serious hiring barriers including attitude and skill shortages and proposes retraining programs.
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Ann M. Smith
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
CFIB
Canada
CPIB
Microwave Fever Strikes Ordinary Family
Peter Hessel humorously recounts finally buying a microwave oven after resisting tech. The piece details the household’s microwaving mishaps and questions about settings as they chase convenience and mastery over the gadget. The narrator jokes about learning curve, auto start versus auto sensor, and the novelty of reheating classics.
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Peter Hessel
Battin Island
Elizabeth
Alexander
Manitoba Medicare Costs Alarm in Emergency Airlifting Debate
A reader condemns Manitoba Health Services for bills to transport patients outside the province for life saving care. They cite a $6297.56 charge for Bradley Will and argue the system favors the rich. The piece urges provincial action to cover all emergency airlifts and questions court transport spending.
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Winnipeg
Toronto
London
Ont
Minnepolis
Manitoba
Medicare
Jean Paterson
Manitoba Health Services Commission
Earl Will
Carroll
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Progress in Fudge Making Sparks Curiosity About Costs
A brief note on steady gains in fudge production inviting speculation about future developments and potential price rises as methods improve and demand shifts. Economic factors and supply chains are implied as influences on cost.
Letter to the editor clarifies COR Manitoba Party origins and West dream
The writer recounts a 1984 push led by Elmer Knutson from Alberta to unite western provinces into a single party using a constitutional framework. Manitoba activists nominated local figures to reflect the dream, but internal delays and power plays sparked doubt. The author asserts the constitution is now in place and supports pursuing the western political vision.
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Manitoba
COR Manitoba Party
Confederation of Regions
Cor West
COR
Stenbach
Elmer Knutson
Alberta
Doug Edmondson
Dennis Heeney
Jim Fallis
Alan Foster
Doug Stefanson
Elmer
Eine
Western , & Group
West
D.C
Nto
Dream
Refugee Debate Across Prairie Papers Remains Heated
A roundup of editorials from prairie papers condemns harsh treatment of refugees while noting sympathy for newcomers. Editors call for measured policy, questioning motives behind recalling Parliament and urging balanced immigration reform.
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Fred McGuinness
Lac du Bonnet
Mulroney
Valley
Carman
Citizens For Foreign Aid Reform Inc
Toronto
Deloraine
Altona Echo
Canada
Scratching River
Morris
Department of Government
Pembina Times
Mordon
Town News Items from Early 1900s to 1990s Sighted
The notes describe threshing equipment deliveries to Mr. Spence and partners, an anticipated Northern elevator opening at Millwood on October 1, and a parsonage purchase by the Methodist church from D. Dunn. Also: Jerry Maher opens a Dutch shop in Russell. historic Tod residence moved. Ethel Hembroff and Norris Beamish attend Wesley Cottage. pioneer speaker dies. 2000 largemouth bass fingerlings released in Fish Lake. Women’s Institute assumes H Sewing Club, Rev G W Tindale inducted at Knox United, and David Wowk with Linda Reavie win Junior Golf titles.
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Tod
Dasa
Memorial Ave
Ethel Hembroff
Norris ‘Beamish
Wesley Cottage
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Euler
Peter Warren
Medivax
Earl
Thelma
By Fred McGuiness
Seotember
Methodist ‘Church
D. Dunn
Jerry Maher
Russell
Fish Lake
Silver Beach
Women’s Institute
8. Stevens
G.W. Tindale
Knox United Church
David Wowk
Linda Reavie
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