Fuel costs surge as pump prices outpace hydro raises
A Manitoba reader argues fuel prices hurt households more than hydro rate hikes. The piece notes a 32 percent jump in gasoline from 0.963 to 1.27 per liter over 12 months, explains energy policy limits, NEP legacy, and the role of Canadian and US markets in driving prices ahead of a September carbon tax.
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Manitoba
Hydro
Manitoba Hydro
Canada
National Energy Program
NEP
Fec
Alberta
Natural Resources Department
Parliamentary Party Discipline Undermines Canadian Democracy
The piece argues that Canada’s parliamentary system forces party solidarity through whipped votes. It cites Manitoba bills 8 and 19 and cases like Steven Fletcher and Ted Falk where dissenters were punished. It warns that blocking free votes harms constituents and democracy.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Ottawa
House
Manitoba
Steven Fletcher
PC Party
Ted Falk
CBC
Rivers Comets Baseball And Community Events Schedule
Local listings outline Rivers area events from May 27 to June 21 including Rivers Comets baseball games at various opponents and times, a town wide yard sale by the Chamber of Commerce, Baseline Dragway drag racing, a St James Anglican Cold Plate supper, Rivers Legion meetings, a Doc Walker appearance in Rapid City, a Rivers Annual Sports Dinner, a fly in breakfast in Er ickson MB, and a 50 Plus Club meeting at the Civic Centre.
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Rivers Comets
Rivers
Civic Centre
Oak River
Chamber of Commerce
Baseline
St. James
Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Upper Hall
Doc Walker
Rapid City
Rivers Legion
Virden
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Atkinson
Ken Waddell
Banner
Second Avenue
Box
Rivers, ME
Riversbanner.com
Micah Waddell
Rivers Banner
Bonna Falkevitch
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