Public budget meetings need citizen turnout and action
The article argues the Municipal Act requires budget reviews and notes poor attendance at meetings, urging residents to participate. It warns insulation of local government from voters harms accountability, stresses the value of direct input, and calls on citizens to review spending and voice ideas.
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Neepawa
Langford and
Lansdowne
Rosedale
Reader Letters Welcome Editorial Policy
The Banner invites signed letters from readers and notes edits may shorten or refine for length and taste.
University of Manitoba faces budget cuts and wasteful spending
Peter Hollie cites a Manitoba university in decline due to duplicative programs and bloated staffing. He urges defunding inefficiencies, privatizing nonacademic services, and trimming frills to restore basic education and curb rising student fees.
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University of Manitoba
U of M
Maclean's Magazine
Maclean’ S
U of M Anthropology
Hymie Rubenstein
Rubenstein
Manitoba
Victoria Hospital
Peter Hollie
Prairie Centre
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