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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 2006
Page
5
Doug Martindale of Burrows MLA defends Manitoba finances noting a 2005/06 surplus of 375 million and a net debt reduction of 151 million. He cites seven straight balanced budgets, tax cuts, and highway investments rising from 177 million in 1999 to 257 million plus a 300 million highway package.
Rosemarie Choquette of Winnipeg urges Canadians to petitions and write MPs over sending more Canadian troops to Afghanistan. She defends soldiers as courageous and loyal while criticizing the government for an undeclared war and lack of public consultation.
Real Voice for Choice a Prairie producer group urges Minister Strahl to suspend the CWB reform task force and restart with a plebiscite. They seek director appointments based on knowledge not politics and oppose a dual market while citing the 2006 Conservative platform. Co-chairs listed Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan.
Ross Forman of Surrey B C thanks organizers including Carolyn Henderson and the Rivers Committee for a successful collegiate reunion weekend. He notes Rivers population around 1 100, base closure in 1971 and town improvements, while praising residents and officials for caring for Main Street and the cemetery. He mentions his father Chester Forman nearing 94 and hopes to return before 2013.
The Banner invites signed letters to the editor with potential edits for length and taste. Submission does not guarantee publication. Email riverybanner inetlink ca or fax 2043285212 or mail Box 70 Rivers MB R0K 1X0.
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