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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 30, 2008
Page
7
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Bruno Marquis of Gatineau argues for expanding fair trade to chocolate, noting 30 percent annual Canada growth for fair trade coffee and positive effects for producers and workers. He cites Ivory Coast child labor as part of chocolate's misery and urges solidarity as a path to development.
Cliff Graydon PC MLA cites Legions Royal Canadian Legion actions since 1926 and its $7.3 million direct support plus 450000 volunteer hours. He introduces a legislature resolution to raise local legions’ VLT revenue share beyond 25 percent, criticizing NDP MLA Ron Lemieux for opposing.
A selection committee will choose the second recipient of the Society of Friends of RCI Scholarship. A perpetual fund via Brandon Area Community Fund seeks donations from former students teachers and residents to help rural graduates meet rising post secondary costs. Donations qualify for Manitoba government contributions and tax receipts.
Laura Rance’s Co op comment is cited urging reform in Manitoba hog farming. The letter accuses industry leaders and government of harmful expansion tactics, cites losses up to 50 per hog and 25,000 weekly, and calls for broader moratorium and policy amendments beyond Bill 17. John Fefchak of Virden signs.
Marlene McCook of Calgary urges Rivers to reconsider a proposed million dollar complex. She warns seniors on fixed incomes will face higher taxes for a project they may not use, and suggests improving existing facilities, cleaning up dilapidated sites, and creating senior support or student summer jobs instead.
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