Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - November 16, 1981, Winnipeg, Manitoba 12 Winnipeg free november trappers lose Chance to vote no Advance polls for northerners headed to trap lines by Bob Lowery Winnipeg free press Thompson scores of Northern trap pers wont have their votes counted in tomorrows provincial election because there were no Advance polls in their com chief Ken wastes coot of the split Lake Indian band said 30 trappers in his area As Well in Many their wives and voting age sons and daughters have been disenfranchised because they have had to leave for their trap lines before election at Lac chief Jerrome Dene Chez he of the North lands band said about 20 trappers and their families will also lose their vote for the same chief Phillip big Hetty of the Barren lands band said another 20 trappers at Brochet Are also out All these communities Are part of vast Churchill which also includes the Shamattawa and York Landing Indian re South Indian Lake and a number of election 81 Small Bayline towns All largely dependent on Andrew Liberal candidate in the said the Only Advance polls in the Riding have been held at Leaf rapids and Lynn this is definite discrimination against those people on the reserves and Remote said a native of split if they can do it for the big Why cant they do it for the Small ones what makes me so damned mad is that a lot of Advance polls in the South Are run As a convenience to people going away on Why the hell cant they be at least As considerate for people who Are going out to earn a living at one of the toughest jobs there is Kirkness said some election races in Northern constituencies could be so close that the trapper votes might have swayed the nip candidate Jay complaining of a very poorly run said split lakes trappers represent a sizeable chunk of that towns estimated at just Over the 30 plus their wives and older children could easily represent 10 to 15 per cent of the Community Cowan in not criticizing the local return ing officers up its the people in the Headquarters Down South that Are response Cowan said he received a complaint at South Indian Lake about the Lack of an Advance poll for trappers on he said the matter was raised with the provincial electoral officers the next but they said nothing could be done about Rusty Vic president of the Manitoba registered trappers said at least a dozen trappers and their families will miss voting at have you considered a rare persian re for your Home or office most of these exquisite rugs have appreciated 1000 in last decade individuals corporations can enjoy the benefits of tax direct from Bur a new shipment of Moat and beet made and antique rugs in Wool and 100 natural silk have arrived for the Wise investors and discriminating All have been designed and Woven by master weavers under our personal Max Sale exhibition 17 18 Winnipeg inn East room to 10 by Oriental carpets 8 handicrafts in Alberta since 1975 Edmonton a Calgary weavers since with worldwide visa personal cheques Welcome f re c 4f Fine silverware savings save on a Quality crafted three piece Coffee set with tray by Burke Wallace a Silver plated set including Coffee Cream and sugar and our now save on a Burke Wallace Coffee carafe Complete with Silver plated solid Glass brightens up any table our now save on a Burke Wallace dessert set with tray Silver plated set comes gift boxed especially for adds elegance to any our now save on a Burke Wallace round Basket Silver plated adds distinction to your dining room our save a Burke i Wallace Gravy boat with stand Silver plated great for family gatherings or special dining our now now save on a Burke Wallace entree dish with liner Silver plated dish with Handy sets off your table beautifully our now save on a Burke save Ion a Burke 4 Wallace butter dish with Wallace relish dish Quality liner Eye catching and made and a Silver plated Lovely addition to your butter dish Complete with its existing set or a great own convenient our to Start your own collection our now now the Bay vital and Kildonan pad Emo cookware savings save up to on Padernos cookware a great selection of top Quality pieces to choose All with a 25year guarantee deep Saucepan with our now deep Saucepan with our now deep Saucepan with our now casserole with our now 9vz frying our now our now save on a Paderni seven piece cookware set includes Stock pot with casserole with cover and Fry pan with guaranteed free of defects for 25 our now the Bay food vital and Kildonan terrific Sheet set values by Tex made made of 50 available in your Choice of two Eye catching patterns opulence or a great buy just in time for Christmas gift giving 24 29 99 19 the Bay vital and Kildonan place Tittl sizes Given Are shop All stores tonight til prices in effect while quantities last til store november All sizes Given Are dial 7832113 downtown shop to vital Kildonan place shop to l1 4 ;