Rivendell receives praise for Olympic level ski course
Manitoba cross country coach Ihor Barwinsky lauds Tim Wendell for building a course rivaling Olympic standard. The feature centers on Rivendell's facilities near Russell and the Wendells' role, noting provincial championships hosted in Russell and Rivendell's growing reputation.
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Russell
Rivendell
Skinner’s Corner
Winnipeg Free Press
Tim
Isabel Wendell
Manitoba
Cracknell
Tim Wendell
Ihor Barwinsky
Barwinksy
Barwinsky
Calgary
Lillehammer
Isabel
Wendells
Increments Drive Up School Taxes Comment
The letter argues that teacher increments are raises given to beginning teachers over 8 to 10 years to reflect growing competence. It contends increments are common beyond teaching and simply recognize experience as essential, challenging the article’s view.
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Brian Kelcey
MB Taxpayers Association
Kelcey
Letters on merit raises and teacher pay policy debate
The piece, written for the Taxpayers Association, argues that letters reveal how merit raises are opposed to taxpayers’ interests. It contrasts teacher experience, pay scales, and the real world with inflation tied raises and the lack of concrete implementation proposals.
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The
Taxpayers Association
Kelcey
Teachers and Students Clash Over Sexual Abuse Views
The piece surveys university class discussions on eliminating and reducing youth sexual abuse. It notes student cynicism toward RCMP volunteer checks and highlights media lines urging realism about secrecy and misconduct. It mentions Brenda Visser's Barrhead Minor Hockey program and a coaching rating questionnaire for players and parents.
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RCMP
James
Yorkton
Swift Current
Stonewall Argus
Melville
Graham James
Carlyle Observer
Tisdale Recorder
Kennedy
Brenda Visser
Barrhead Minor Hockey Association