Rural Manitoba Tax Refund Highlighted in Throne Speech
In Winnipeg for a Manitoba Community Newspaper board meeting, a journalist attended the throne speech noting a long session and a near mishap as Lt. Gov. John Harvard's aide-de-camp staggered. Liberal Gerrard sought an apology over Hydra House claims. The key rural note was a proposed cut to farmland school taxes.
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Rural tax relief sparks debate over school taxes and MTS Centre costs
Ken Waddell argues farmland tax cuts could redirect about 13 million to farmers in 2004, criticizing urban bias and centralization. He notes conservatives and NDP clash on funding, defends rural refunds, and questions public money for the MTS Centre in Winnipeg.
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Roblin Youth Employment Project Aims to Build Future Opportunities
Roblin the RM of Shell River and the local development office team to tackle youth unemployment. Tania Bangle, hired Nov 22, works from the Manitoba Agriculture building researching funding and programs. Her term position runs to March with possible extension if a strong youth strategy emerges. Call 937 0656 to share ideas.
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