Art lovers urge permanent local gallery for artisans
A letter argues for a downtown art gallery to showcase local ceramics, crochet, knitting, oils, and photography. It notes many communities have galleries on main streets and suggests converting a vacant building with possible cultural funding for rent and a curator.
Doer urged to push school start after Labour Day for longer breaks
The writer advocates moving the school year to begin after Labour Day and argues for mandatory five week vacations for all workers. They critique two week breaks, praise longer breaks seen elsewhere, and say such a policy could boost morale and family time while benefiting students.
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Gary Doer
Doer
Canada
NDP
Manitoba
Break or burden for new Main Street businesses in Carberry
The Carberry News-Express reports a debate over offering tax breaks to lure new businesses downtown. The Chamber of Commerce and town council weigh fairness to existing merchants against revitalizing vacant Main Street spaces and attracting entrants to the Carberry Plain.
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Main Street
Carberry News-Express
Chamber of Commerce
The
News- Express
Carberry
Carberry Plain
Manitoba
Saskatoon pilots Family Attraction Program to draw workers
The City of Saskatoon launches a one year pilot Saskatoon Family Attraction Program with provincial funding of 45 000 to help local firms attract and retain qualified employees. It partners with regional economic development health district private firms and government actors to address spousal employment and access to social and cultural resources.
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Prairie City
Saskatoon
Paul Martin
Statistics Canada
Prairie Provinces
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