Vandalism hits local farm house over May weekend
Editorial condemns a May weekend vandalism at a vacant farm house where memories were smashed and scattered. It notes likely limited punishment for the culprits, hopes insurance covers repairs, and asks the community to consider helping the Bilouse family.
Prairie winds power future energy plans
The piece discusses wind power as a fast growing clean energy source on the Prairies with wind seen as constant and predictable. It cites Portage and Main as a windy Winnipeg corner and notes Alberta Saskatchewan Ontario Quebec sites with large projects around Pincher Creek.
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Neighbourly views on wind energy sparks provincial debate
The Pincher Creek Echo editors criticize provincial wind energy decisions as hindering growth and risk of lagging behind Canada. The piece notes potential multi million earnings from wind industry and urges greater provincial involvement for Manitoba projects. Local landowners in Killarney Melita were invited to an information meeting about wind farm plans. SaskPower opened its first wind project at Gull Lake in spring 2002 and added nine turbines that fall to meet demand. The editorial highlights wind as a positive prairie solution.
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