Questioning the EH 101 helicopter deal in Newfoundland
The piece questions a $4.4 billion contract to replace Sea King helicopters with EH 101s, arguing lobbying influenced the decision and noting 15 000 jobs or 40 person-years of work and regional economic spin-offs may not justify the cost. It warns of democratic process concerns and favors cheaper, adequate SAR options.
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Navy
Canada
U.S
Montreal
Ottawa
Winnipeg sewage spill prompts funding stalemate
City of Winnipeg faces repeated sewage discharges into the Red and Assiniboine Rivers as it seeks funding from provincial and federal governments for sewer improvements. The province appears to have funds for Shell River effluent issues, illustrating a perceived double standard in waste water policy.
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Red
Assiniboine
Salvation begins at home in prairie community drive
The Ben gough economic development co op reports progress after its first year raising $17,000 from $100 shares and acquiring a hardware store. Vermillion residents receive a town direction survey while Kipling based Moose Mountain council distributes ideas for development. Community efforts span Vermillion Nokomis Virden Dauphin Steinbach Watson Winkler Morris and more.
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Vermillion
Moose Mountain
Main Street
Arnold Orr
Tisdale
Winkler
Morris
Hoods Diamond Damaged By Rain And Horses Controversy
A community letter blames Ag Society leader Leigh Waggoner for a rain soaked Hoods diamond used for baseball. The field is described as swamp like and unsafe for play with two home games left and playoffs pending. Groups request ownership clarity and safer accommodations.
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Ag. Society
Leigh Waggoner
Leigh
Rec. Commission
Village letters criticize Inglis coverage in Roblin paper
Residents of Inglis urge editor to verify facts before publishing letters and praise Reeve Mench for “Getting The Facts Straight.” They note Roblin Lagoon location and express concern over business losses to Roblin area shops. The Village Committee signs letters and invites signed submissions with phone verification.
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Inglis
Reeve Mench
Roblin
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Roblin Review
Roblin, MB
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