Manitoba Government Flood Spending Seen As Vote Buying
The province issues 32 press releases in a week with 12 new programs amid spring floods and looming fall election. announcements cover liquor policy changes, 540000 for COACH program, livestock mortality, bus service, teachers' pension support, grieving family protections, and a flood recovery plan. Critics say the moves buy votes while deficits rise from emergency and compensation costs.
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Nielsen
Fu Sg
Winnipeg
Shoal Lakes
Interlake
Selkirk
Water retention and drainage in Manitoba land policy debate
The piece discusses flood relief and farm drainage in Manitoba, arguing farmers should be compensated to store water rather than permit draining while noting permit delays and inspector shortages. It recalls Whitemud Watershed efforts, local officials, and PFRA stock watering dam ideas, suggesting water retention could reduce floods and stabilize land value.
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Mtonitsba
Neepawa
Allen Nebbs
Nebbs
Wallace Lee
Whitemud
Langford
Stu Briese
Ste. Rose
Lloyd Briese
Eden
Glenella
Woodside
Westbourne
PFRA
Manitoba
Canada
Nebb
Water flow debate frames hydro plan and flood protection
Ken Wapprett criticizes a west side Bi Pole III hydro line, urging funds be redirected to superior flood protection and water retention. He recalls Manitoba’s WWCD origins, noting cross party involvement and rural political attention gaps since the 1970s. Len Evans’ abrupt departure at Neepawa’s WWCD banquet is highlighted.
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Manitoba
Whitemud River
D.L Campbell
Duff Roblin
Walter Weir
Minnedosa
NDP
Ed Schreyer
WWCD
Neepawa
Len Evans
Mines and Natural Resources
Evans
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