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Dear Editor. The proverbial “whistling in the wind” continues when it comes to the Doer government and its so-called efforts to promote wind farm development in Manitoba. Manitoba-based Sequoia Energy announced its intention to build a new $300 million dollar, 150-megawatt wind farm in North Dakota, mere minutes south of the Manitoba border Sequoia Energy is one of the companies that responded to Manitoba Hydros request for proposals for new wind farms, only to have their project rejected. But Sequoia Energy was not deterred. They simply took their expertise and investment dollars to a jurisdiction that is interested in doing business with them. This NDP government is being disingenuous when it comes to the wind industry, claiming to want to see it developed, yet doing virtually nothing to ensure it happens. In an October 23, 2006 news release, Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Minister Jim Rondeau claimed the government was committed “to harvest 1,000 megawatts of wind in Manitoba over the next decade.” Had Sequoia Energy been given the opportunity to develop this type of wind farm at home in Manitoba, some 15 per cent of the government's 1,000 megawatt goal could have been met by a Manitoba-based company. As well, the project would have created jobs and opportunities for Manitobans and rural communities. As Killarney Mayor Rick Pauls summed it up so well in the Brandon Sun, “This was a race on both sides of the border, and guess what, our government made us lose.” And if you need any more proof of the Doer government’ disinterest in the wind industry, you need only review the comments of one of their spokespeople who told the Brandon Sun they are not in a rush to make decisions on wind energy projects. How progressive! This is just another glaring example of missed opportunities for Manitoba companies here at home thanks to the procrastination and mismanagement of the Doer government. Yours truly, Cliff Cullen Progressive Conservative Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Critic Dear Editor. On Oct. 26, travelling home on Highway #1 through rural Saskatchewan, I had the unfortunate experience of being a first hand witness to a horrific two vehicle accident. The details are unimportant to the content of my letter. I phoned 911 as all traffic stopped and people ran to help in any way possible. Emergency vehicles arrived quickly from the closest little town. As I sat in my vehicle, waiting to give my statement to the RCMP, my eyes were drawn to the activity around the vehicles by the local small town volunteer fire department. It made me realize that when our fire trucks leave the station, this is a type of call they may be responding to, not just a grass fire, burning bales or equipment as we all innocently assume. The precise team work and competence I witnessed that hour was utterly amazing and mesmerizing. This is what our volunteer Fire Departments are also trained to do. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every Fire Department Volunteer that answers the call and handles the situation they encounter, small or large. Thank you. Chris Tanasichuk Glenboro, MB
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Wed, Nov 05, 2008
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