Mountain View School Budget Shortfall Sparks Tax Debate
The Mountain View School Division faces a 1.6 million shortfall for 2004 05 and seeks local ratepayers support amid calls to fund education fully from provincial revenues. Forum attendees urge divisions to resist tax hikes and push for government accountability without cutting programs.
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Mountain View
Roblin
RM of
Shellmouth-Bolton
John Hunter
Lorne Boguski
MAST
MTS
Doer Et. al
Debated smoking policies sweep weekly editorials
The letter pages argue about public smoking in community events and public spaces. Smokers claim rights and tax benefits, while non-smokers seek a smoke free experience. Some towns have smoke free bylaws, others designate smoking areas or ban it entirely. British Columbia prohibits smoking in public places and Saskatchewan debates province wide rules to level the field.
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British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Prairie
Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association
Manitoba considers provincial ban on smoking in public buildings
Manitoba residents push for a province wide ban on smoking in all public buildings to ease local council decisions on bylaws. Hospitality businesses fear loss of patrons while some firms install ventilation or remove ashtrays. Health concerns and tax implications are debated as pressure mounts for a quick resolution.
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Ilcesses
Wheat
Ako
Aople
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