Editor Letters Debate Mackling Wildlife Stand
A letter defends Minister Al Mackling over Manitoba Wildlife Federation ties while criticizing 1983 fishing limits and enforcement practices. The writer argues limits affect 10 percent of anglers and questions benefits of spawning-bed projects, praising compliance and opposing night lighting, with bids for better fish management and fair costs. The piece also notes community thanks to Russell Manitoba donors to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Mackling
Manitoba Wildlife Federation
MWF
Wildlife Federation
Roblin Game and Fish
Lake of the Prairies
Department of Natural Resources and Fisher
Russell
Manitoba
RCMP
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Riding Mountain National Park
Lake Manitoba
Lake Winnipeg
Macklin
Federation
Westman Council
The
Canadian Mental Health Association
Order of the Eastern Star
Behal
Canora Courier reports unusual golf course lightning incident
The Canova RCMP sponsored tournament on the Canova course sees 85 golfers struck by a ground lightning bolt after a thunderclap. Metal clubs conducted the energy, knocking players down and injuring several. one man described a strong jolt like a ten pound hammer. Environment Canada explains the misfire as energy spreading through wet turf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canora’Courier
Courier
Canova
Marty Kniel
Swan River
Environment Canada
Dauphin
Esterhazy
Tisdale
Winners in Manitoba Photos Competition and electric light progress
The report notes Cyril Jessop of Gladstone and Lawrence and Meeres of Russell won top prizes in the Manitoba Department of Agriculture photo contest with over a thousand submissions. It also observes widespread adoption of electric lighting, projecting more lines and a stronger grid, alongside various local civic updates and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Department of ‘Agriculture
Cyril ‘Jessop
Gladstone
Lawrence and Meeres
Russell
Disappointed joggers fault quarter horse use of Russell track
A letter from MBM complains that Russell fairgrounds racetrack, once used by public and school joggers, was ploughed and weeded by quarter horse racing. Joggers fear injuries, fitness access is blocked, and pleas to grade the track have been ignored. The writer urges owners to restore the track after summer races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Russell
Reggies Winnipeg Reflects Alberta Political Shifts
A Winnipeg columnist argues Alberta has long been ruled by strong personalities and party shifts. He notes UFA dominance in the 1920s, Liberal premiers from 1908 to 1921, Daddy Aberhart and Manning eras, and Peter Lougheed’s 1970s Tory leadership, framing current rule as sheer brute power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Alberta
Lougheed
Tories
United Farmers
Liberals
UFA
Daddy Aberhart
Manning
Peter Lougheed
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Russell Banner
Thopiie
Maintreet
Russel
Rojiwo
Canada
United States
Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
Guy
Peter Warren
C3ob
Brandon
CAS
PWIJ
Niagara St. Wines
Russell, Man
Fred McGull
Esterhazy Miner-Journal
Recorder
Nipawin
Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Carillon
Steinbach
B.C
Bennett
Human Rights Commission
Vermilion
Cancer ‘Fund
Inglis
Toronto
Maurice McLuhan
Binscorth United ‘Church
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Chas, Martin
George Gibbons
Ralph Robinson
Mike Kukura
Rod Clement
Dick Wheatley
Ted Langford
E. Smith
Eldon Montgomery
Maryfield
Jim "Burgess
Ron Collins
Russell Memorial Arena
USA
Reggies
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