Asessippi Ski Hill Hearings Prompt Mixed Reviews In Winnipeg
Local attendees at the CEC hearings weigh in on the Asessippi project amid opposition and supportive voices. Critics question credibility of speakers and environmental impacts while supporters cite potential tourism and regional benefit, noting uncertain outcomes and the Manitoba commission will decide.
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Mysterious
Bear Creek
Rms
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Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting
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Ken Markosky
Mark Valley
Commission
Manitoba Environment
Asessippi Provincial Park
Lebanon
Doubts over Asessippi ski project and provincial funding
A reader questions the Manitoba governments stance on the Asessippi ski hill. The letter contrasts perceived waste in the Jets hockey venture with support for tourism driven investment to create jobs and attract visitors in a depressed area. It argues for funding despite doubts and warns against eroding the tax base.
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Asessippi
Manitoba
Ads on School Buses Spark Debate in Rocky View
Geoff Taylor of Five Village Weekly Irricana reports Rocky View School Division debating bus ads described as a first in education. Darrell Courture cites potential revenues up to 200000, later revised to 50000. principals split on outside versus inside ads. Rosemary Church opposes outside ads, fearing government offload. Critics warn of pervasive sponsorship altering schooling and student life.
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Geoff Taylor
Irricana
Rocky View
Geoff
Darrell Courture
George McDougall High School
Chestermere High
Parents’ Association
Rosemary Church
Cecil Smith
Pharmacy
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