Better Way for Manitoba Education and Municipal Funding
Opinion argues for transferring education funding to the province and creating permanent per capita transfers to municipalities. It cites population declines in Neepawa area 1956 to 2006 and criticizes off loading from federal and provincial levels. It urges direct power to school boards or disbanding them and favors predictable, direct funding to local government.
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Manitoba
Brandon Sun
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Manitoba Hydro faces scrutiny over $34 billion expansion plan
Manitoba residents and experts question the $34 billion hydro expansion including two Wisconsin Public Service export deals. They cite over forecast risk, high costs, and uncertain demand forecasts while noting past projects like Limestone and Wuskwatim underperformed or faced higher prices. Public analysis remains limited.
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Hydro
Wisconsin
4Service
Manitoba Hydro
Dave Chomiak
Chemiak
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