West-side Bipole III debate sparks environmental concerns
Residents gathered in Minnedosa to weigh east versus west routes for Bipole III. Critics question why the government insists on a west-side line despite studies favoring the east side for shorter, cheaper delivery and less environmental risk. Leaders note unclear rationale and urge reconsideration to meet a 2017 in service date.
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Minnedosa
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Hugh McFadyen
Hydro
Greg Selinger
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Winnipeg
McFadyen
Lake Winnipeg
Banff National Park
Manitoba Hydro spending sparks critique in letter to editor
A Manitoba reader questions NDP hydro policy citing 160 million paid to Aboriginal communities and 6.4 billion planned for hydro expansion. The letter accuses mismanagement including alleged misplacement of Bi Pole III and delays blamed on opponents.
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Diesel
Manitoba Hydro
NDP
PC Manitoba Party
PC Party
Manitoba Hydro delays hindered plans for cheaper power
Critic argues Manitoba Hydro stalled a decade ago by not extending the east side line, costing potential sewer projects and delaying cheaper power. The speaker accuses provincial politicians of stalling to gain electoral advantage while doubting new markets beyond the domestic and US exports.
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Hydro
Manitoba
U.S
NDP
Questioning Hydro power markets and future leadership
A reader questions whether Saskatchewan and Ontario will buy more Hydro power as export markets shrink. They argue US demand may fall with nuclear energy proving safer, while domestic population and industry decline affect need. The writer warns about debt, rising rates, and who should steer Hydro beyond retirement.
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Hydro
Ontario
Saskatchewan
United States
NDP
U.S
Rosann Wochuk
Greg Selinger
Bob Brennan
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