Manitoba livestock crisis prompts call for action and reform
Ken Wanpell argues that Canada's and Manitoba's livestock sector suffers from government inaction after the BSE crisis. He proposes a citizen committee of farmers and businesspeople to rapidly establish federally inspected slaughter capacity, backed by funding and a 5 to 10 year cost-recovery plan, urging immediate results.
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Canada
Manitoba
Ranchers’ Choice Co-op
Dauphin
Red River Valley
Winnipeg
Calgary bid and landmark venues shaped 1988 Olympic dream
The memoir recounts Frank King's Calgary bid to host the Winter Olympics, detailing the creation of venues like the Saddledome and Olympic Park, government and corporate partnerships, and a philosophy of integrity over victory. It emphasizes ethical conduct and character over success.
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Calgary
Frank King
King
International Olympic Committee
Olympic Saddledome
University of Calgary
Canada Olympic Park
Kananaskis
Canmore
Rales
Winnipeg visit ends with attempted car theft
During a Manitoba trip with overseas and prairie sisters I left my car in a downtown Winnipeg lot. While we shared coffee and laughter someone jimmied the door and tampered with the ignition but was interrupted. Police issued a claim number and a local mechanic helped unlock and start the car.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Auntie Rita