Manitoba Premier Doer visit sparks talk of election
Ken Wappell argues that premiers act by visiting consulting and announcing funding. The piece predicts Doer's last visit before an election and critiques taxation levels, government spending, and lack of strong opposition. It calls for clear tax caps and leadership beyond more grants.
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Glen Cummings
Harold Gilleshammer
Jon Gerrard
Manitoba
Pes Doer
Reflect and Reprioritize Through Prayer and Pause
Dr. Howard Hendricks urges regular breaks for thinking and prayer to regain focus and set priorities amid heavy work. The piece links his method to Jesus’ retreats for renewal and argues rest helps discern what to do now, this minute, this day, this week for lasting value.
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Jesus
You
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St. Paul
Christ
NDP criticized for attempting school budget control
Opposition Education Critic Len Derkach accuses the NDP and Education Minister Ron Lemieux of trying to trample elected trustees and control school division budgets. He slams under funding, forced amalgamations, and raids on the Rainy Day Fund as reasons for higher property taxes.
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Len Derkach
Doer
Manitoba
Ron Lemieux
Gary Doer
Derkach
Manitoba Hydro
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