Barry Tuckett Named Assistant Ombudsman
WINNIPEG Manitoba's Ombudsman Gordon Earle has announced the appointment of Barry Tuckett as assistant Ombudsman effective immediately. Mr. Tuckett previously served as investigative assistant to the Ombudsman for four years and succeeds R F Webb. The office was established in 1970 to investigate acts or omissions of provincial government and has authority to summon witnesses and take evidence on oath.
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Canola Freight Rate Hike Rollback Urged
Winnipeg Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski urged rollback of a 40 percent freight rate rise for hauling canola oil and meal. He warned the western crushing industry cannot withstand higher rates amid weak prices and seed shortages, calling for a moratorium and reassessment of future rates based on industry impact.
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Legislature Throne Speech Debate Sparks Sharp Exchanges
Opposition leader Sterling Lyon dissected the Throne Speech while Al Mackling, hailed as a top government troubleshooter, clashed with him using sharp terms. Lyon fired back with a blistering summary calling the speech mostly hot air and rabbit tracks.
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