Inter-Parks Tourism gears up for annual meeting
In Inglis to the Duck Mountains region Inter-Parks Tourism holds its annual meeting at 7:30 PM in the Town Council Chamber. The group promotes regional tourism and invites everyone with an interest to attend and support efforts to boost visits and spending.
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Inter-Parks Tourism
Inter-Parks
Inglis
Duck Mountains
Asessippi
Manitoba
Outdated treaty stirs tension in prairie fishing
A Dauphin meeting between sport fishing groups and First Nations anglers highlights disputes over treaty rights on Lake of the Prairies near Roblin. Native fishers claim sustenance rights, while non-native anglers cite modern gear and increased catches fueling conflict and potential violence.
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Lake of the Prairies
Roblin
Dauphin
Commentary on fishing rights and lake stock debate
The writer argues fishing rights have expanded beyond past limits and criticizes First Nations harvesting on man made lakes. They claim stocking by groups benefits sport fishing but decries overfishing, door-to-door selling, and treaty changes. The column questions sustainability and long term impacts on natural resources.
Flying tax would raise costs for Canadian travelers
The December 2001 budget introduces the Airline Travelers Security Charge, effective April 1, adding about $24 to every round trip within Canada to fund $2.2 billion in five year airport security upgrades. Critics question spending plans and sunset provisions while noting existing fees and charges already paid to airport authorities and Nav Canada.
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Paul Martin
Canada
ATSC
Ottawa
Feds
Consolidated General Revenue Fund
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Kittyhawk
Thomas Whyte
CTF
Airport Authority
AIF
Nav Canada
Air Navigation Authority
Flying taxes surge in Canada raise security and policy questions
The note argues that airline passenger taxes like insurance surcharges and GST on tickets push total costs high. It questions public safety funding, anti-terrorism roles, and the creation of a new security bureaucracy, urging clear accountability and limits on revenue use.
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Air Canada
Ottawa
Edmonton
Calgary
Nav Canada
ATSC
Canada
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Main St
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Wilna
RM of
Hillsburg
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