Opposition voices rise at forum over hydro route concerns
In a Manitoba meeting Bob Sopuck and Reeve Zimmer recounted ministerial remarks by Rosann Wowchuk and Dave Chomiak on environmental worries and expropriation. Zimmer cited Wowchuk and Chomiak comments about right to expropriate and delays, while Derkach said hydro work won’t start before 2012 due to engineering needs and noted right-of-way purchases may be reversible.
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West side power line debate sparks environmental clash
Sopuck challenges the west side route, arguing it harms the environment as much as a long road. He cites past studies with James Blatz and notes the line could lower power by 25 000 homes daily. Public pressure via hearings, letters, and toll free calls urged to influence policy.
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Frontier Centre For Public Policy
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