Rural Manitoba must merge municipalities to cut waste
An opinion argues that rural Manitoba towns face stagnant growth and rising costs while services increase. It urges merging RM Wallace with Virden and rejoining Neepawa area municipalities into larger districts to restore fiscal responsibility and prevent loss of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neepawa
Manitoba
Wallace
Virden
Rosedale
Langford
Lansdowne
County of
Beautiful Plains
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Grow Bonds program defended by Manitoba minister
Rural Development Minister Len Derkach defended the Grow Bonds program at a Manitoba Chamber of Commerce meeting. He noted two recent rural failures, but said the program has approved 20 issues totaling 8 million dollars, generating 16 million in investments and over 450 jobs. He described a new manual to tighten due diligence and affirmed local boards retain control and oversight.
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Len Derkach
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Waskada
Portage la Prairie
Derkach
Manitoba
Altona
Small towns and city life cost comparison debate
A reader argues growth myths in small towns and questions whether life costs differ from big cities. The note suggests groceries taxes and vehicle costs are similar and calls for a careful analysis comparing two similar average lifestyles.
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Alan Dakin