Manitoba budget seen as steady path out of recession
The Manitoba NDP budget aims for deficit funding to support recovery with a five year plan to return to balance by 2014 2015. It boosts families and youth with 2100 new daycare spaces higher education access tax credits and health and education funding while dedicating 1 percent of provincial sales tax revenue to municipalities for infrastructure. The piece contrasts NDP prudence with the previous Conservative approach and argues the budget maintains essential services during downturn.
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Council notes activity in Blanshard ward and services
The council reports waste pickup by Miller Environmental starts May 1 and Hedley Street gravel needs. A culvert permit for Ward 6 is granted. Snow removal on machinery roads continues. Brumlie Well draw pipe hole sealed. Vanguard Credit Union loan timeline and pledge of taxes are outlined. Insurance $37,138 paid and Agriculture in the Classroom $150. Accounts $34,814.31 and unpaid invoices $46,269.21 approved. Office closed June 2–3 for a seminar.
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