Reassessment fears in rural Manitoba taxes rise
The piece warns Winnipeg residents face higher property taxes as re assessments update values from 1940s levels. Rural towns and farms, especially those with costly homes or intensive livestock operations, may bear heavier bills. It critiques provincial mismanagement, notes potential benefits like steadier urban planning and cautions on civic asset sales.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Filmon
Tories
Roblin
Forks
Winnipeg Jets
Canadian debt crisis risks future growth and tax burden
A June 1990 Reader's Digest excerpt outlines Canada’s rising federal deficit to about 30 billion for the year ending March 31, 1990, pushing the national debt to 394 billion and driving heavy interest payments. It argues for spending cuts and tax reforms, warns of foreign-held debt, and urges provincial transfer flexibility to restore fiscal confidence.
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Canada
United States
Ottawa
Statistics Canada
U.S
Bank
Trust
Government of Canada
Birds in a Prairie Yard Spark Quiet Observations
A Prairie writer notes June birds in a leafy backyard. Robins, swallows, grey catbird, sparrows, myrtle warbler, waxwings, brown thrasher, western kingbird, a couple unidentifiable small brown birds, and a rare downy woodpecker populate the scene while kestrel and northern harrier hunt nearby. The piece reflects on birds in culture from biblical references to Noah's raven.
Birds and prairie pride mix in local culture piece
Prairie Perspective notes editors and readers loving bird imagery in town life. cites albino robin sighting and Purple Martin condo contests as signs of regional pride. Includes Emma Senft of Lipton chicken egg swap tale from 1943 with owls and magpies rearing adopted chicks and gopher meat feeding.
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Boissevain
Canada
Emma Senft
Lipton
Balcarres
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