Public hearings eyed on Centra Gas sale to Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba taxpayers celebrate a win as Manitoba Hydro and Centra Gas consent to a public review ahead of the gas utility transfer. The Public Utility Board will consider evidence from all sides before ruling, with hearings sought by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Manitoba and supporters aiming for due diligence and transparency.
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Lets Talk Taxes sets review terms for Manitoba gas nationalization
The Manitoba Taxpayers Association outlines nine issues for PUB and Manitoba Hydro scrutiny including debt impact and amortization, rate effects, tax recovery and exemptions, cost savings of 12 million, competition and efficiency, conflict of interest, risk and cost pass-through, gasification plans and buyout impact, cross subsidization between electric and gas utilities, and existing Winnipeg Hydro sales relations before taxpayer approval.
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Town hires summer help and approves event liquor permit
The town hired students for the summer including Jeremy Sytnick as Community Development Assistant and Shannon Jakeman Nicole Agar for Visitor Information Centre. Steven Soltys to assist Parks. five Hometown Greenteam positions applied for. Hector Branconnier hired as casual landfill supervisor. municipal Public Works aid. Canada Day festival liquor permit approved. town also contributes 500 to fireworks purchase.
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