No middle ground on government social security programs
The piece argues Canada should rethink welfare and social security amid holes in nets like old age pensions and unemployment insurance. It cites annual spending around 60 billion dollars and calls for paying for programs without complaining about taxes, urging private aid instead. It mentions high child poverty and debates about a guaranteed minimum income.
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Canada
Lloyd Axworthy
Manitoba
CARE
Unicef
World Vision
Plight of Coronach Family Exposed by Early Twin Tragedy
Joan and Jim Achtymichuk of Coronach faced a dire medical crisis while vacationing in North Dakota. Joan gave birth 16 weeks early to twins by cesarean. one died almost immediately and the other days later during transfer to Saskatoon. Medical bills reached 85,400 dollars, not covered by their travel insurance.
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Medicare
Joan Miller
Jim Achtymichuk
Coronach
Joan
Jim
North Dakota
Saskatoon
Neighbourly fund passes twenty thousand in Coronach drive
In September, Coronach United Church staff told a donor the campaign fund surpassed 20 000 with plans for pledge sheets in local stores a dinner social and shared proceeds from fowl suppers with Jim and Joan. A Carillon photo features Peter Friesen.
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Coronach United Church
Action Central
Marie Wedderburne
Sonja Rothe
Sonja
Jim
Joan
Steinbach
Peter Friesen
Residents oppose Hillsburg road project cost overruns
A reader criticizes the Merridale hill completion in the RM of Hillsburg, arguing overspending and lack of upfront cost estimates. They urge fairness across wards, propose Ward 1 taxes cover the excess, and note neglect of Ward 4 road conditions while council halted the project.
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Hillsburg
Merridale Hill
Ward 1
RM of
Council
Ward 4
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