Manitoba carbon tax delayed by NDP opposition
The NDP has blocked the carbon tax rollout, delaying Bill 16 Climate and Green Plan Implementation to at least December 1. The move aims to save Manitobans about 60 million, with exemptions for six large emitters until benchmarks are met and credits optional. The letter argues the plan harms energy intensive industries and raises costs for all residents, while Saskatchewan and Alberta take different stances.
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Manitoba
NDP
Walt Kinen
Kinen
Climate and Energy Branch
Manitoba Trucking
Alberta
Engage in local elections or lose control of our towns
The columnist urges citizens to participate in municipal elections on October 24 and warns that councillors elected in 47 days will shape four years of local governance. He cites examples from Rivers, Kelwood, Neepawa and Minnedosa while stressing action over complaint.
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Pallister
Trudeau
Trump
Lenin
Russia
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Liberal Party of Canada
Canada
Rivers
Kelwood
Neepawa
Minnedosa
Community Calendar for Rivers Area September and October
A sequence of local meetings and events listed for Rivers and surrounding areas. Highlights include sports invitational on Sept 7 8. drag racing Sept 8 9 at Baseline Dragway. Terry Fox Run Sept 16. provincial plowing match Sept 29 30 at Ryals Farm. and regular meetings of Legion Lions Club Game and Fish and municipal councils through October 24.
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Rams
Baseline
Rivers
Rivers Legion
Rivers & Area
Chamber of Commerce
Lee’s
Riverdale Municipal Council
Rivers Lions Club
Redsper
Civic Centre
Manitoba
Ryals Farm
Riverdale
Kiwanis
Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Upper Hall
Reds
Kiwanis Courts
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Kate Jackman
Atkinson
Ken Waddell
Manitoba Community Newspaper Association
MCNA
Banner & Press
Second Avenue
Box
Rivers, ME
Riversbanner.com
Rivers Banner
Micah Waddell
Donna Falkevitch
Mena
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