Manitoba summer fairs fade into road tolls and fiscal debt
A reader laments Manitoba road conditions and federal tax flows from gas to highway funds. They critique Paul Martin era deficits, EI transfers, and the weak dollar while urging a bold new government to reclaim potential and preserve summer freedoms.
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Anitoba
Canada
Paul Martin
Rudy Fernandez
U.S
Faithful reporting in hardship and prayer above complaint
A bush plane survival tale in northern Manitoba shows how endurance and a sober prayerful stance amid hunger can bring perspective. The reflection contrasts Job’s lament with Jesus seeking strength through God, urging honest pain while trusting divine will.
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Everal
Manitoba
God
Job
Jesus
Matthew
Philippians
St. Paul
Paul
Christ
Manitoba Hydro Payment Tied to Export Profits Under Budget Bill
Manitoba Finance Minister Greg Selinger introduced legislation to provide payments from Manitoba Hydro based on export profits to fund health and education. The bill caps payments at 75 percent of net income and a maximum of 288 million for 2001-02 through 2003-04, preventing rate increases.
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Greg Selinger
Manitoba Hydro
Selinger
United States
Hydro
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