Alliance Faces Heavy Duty Issues For Conservatives
The piece debates Stephen Harper as a potential leader for the Alliance and evaluates populism, regional influence, and internal friction. It notes Harper’s perceived warmth and reconciliation limits, western dominance risks, and the party’s high standing as Official Opposition amid calls for unity to avoid a historical flameout.
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Stephen Harper
Deb Gray
U.S
CCF
Credit Union
NDP
Stockwell
Alberta
Canada
RCMP
Canada Pension Plan
Alliance
Commons
United Farmers
Progressives
Social Credit
Gas price pattern along Manitoba highways puzzles traveler
A reader notes gas prices rise westward from Winnipeg, with 66.9 to 73.0 cents per litre across Oakbank Oak Bluff Holland Cypress River Glenboro and Elphinstone. The writer asks why prices swing and cites a mid season dip to 61.9 cents and comments on oil company pricing and travel across Manitoba roads.
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Winnipeg
Oakbank
Oak Bluff
Holland
Cypress River
Glenboro
Elphinstone
Manitoba
Maria's Musings on Prices and Travel Costs
The writer vents about media reports of corporate profits and taxes and questions if extending relatively low prices would ease the burden on long drivers. They argue no harm in a temporary price relief to reduce transportation costs and daily grievances.
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