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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 2004
Page
7
A personal message from Faye and Brent Burton reflects two years since cancer diagnosis, praising small town life. They describe strong neighborly help, medical expense raffles, donations, meals, prayers, visits, and funeral support from local clubs and friends, highlighting deep community ties.
In a personal blog style note, the author, a hockey parent and hockey family member, discusses missing the NHL season during the lockout, cites Don Cherry on Armageddon, and surveys US and Canadian reactions. She notes sports interest shifts, calls for cancer and AIDS research funding, and recalls high salary deals in the late 1990s that shaped the league.
Commentary warns that Saint Quentin New Brunswick faces downgrading its hospital to a clinic to save money, implying broader risk to southwestern Manitoba hospitals. The piece notes Saint Quentin's 4000 population and argues the logic could threaten Neepawa and other towns if distance from urban centers dictates cuts.
A June Southern Manitoba Review piece argues amalgamation isn’t inherently better and highlights partnerships with neighbors as possible progress. It warns of loss of local influence but recalls 1947 editorial urging citizens to join village councils and build a proud, involved community through volunteers and local effort.
The Russell Banner invites signed letters to the editor for publication. Include a phone number for contact if questions arise. All letters may be edited for style content and length.
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