Winnipeg budget drama and calls for tax reform
Manitoba readers see critiques of the Winnipeg budget process with accusations of red herrings and pressure to raise taxes. The piece argues for performance based government, cuts to front line services, and restructuring to preserve services and the tax base. It highlights proposed cuts to welfare bonuses pools mosquito control and elm disease budgets. It calls for provincial action to enable reform.
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Fire truck woes in Glenella raise community concerns
Residents in Glenella and surrounding RM report a 1967 Ford fire truck that won’t start, requiring towing to operate. Deputy chief Bob Fuglsang says repairs are uncertain and volunteers have few options, while Reeve Kurt Schmidt questions the scope of the issue.
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