Manitoba roads and rails need bold funding reforms
Ken Wapcet argues Manitoba faces crumbling roads with average pavement 21 years old and a funding gap of about 4380? million yearly. He urges fuel tax redirection to roads, adoption of DFBOO public works financing, and partial rail line ownership to prevent road overload while ensuring long term, per capita funding for municipalities.
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Transportation and Government Services Department
Manitoba
Manitoba Heavy Construction Association
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Faithfully Yours: church hurt fuels doubt in organized religion
The author reflects after 29 years in ministry on why many seek a personal faith outside church structures. He questions exclusivity and gatekeeping, contrasts affiliation with relationship to God, and cites scripture to argue that faith unites all believers beyond denominational lines. He previews continuing discussion.
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Rock hunting farmer uncovers Swan River Chert specimen
A farmer roaming his Manitoba fields found two interesting rocks. The larger weighs eighteen pounds and is Swan River Chert formed by hot water then moved by glacier. Scientists note its silica composition. the smaller rock likely formed from volcanic magma with lighter veins. It’s not valuable but intriguing.
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Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature
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