Prairie Hog Boom Prompts Scrutiny of Costs and Promises
Agriculture ministers in the three prairie provinces push rapid hog expansion to meet Asian pork demand. Saskatchewan Wheat Pool joins with producers on mega facilities. Critics question claimed cost advantages and note heavy prairie investment, urging wary financing and realistic yields.
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Paul Beingessner
Prairies
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
North America
KPMG
Gunn rally guest list sparks member letter response
Dauphin MB gun club president disputes Brandon Sun report on motivation behind the April 19 rally for C 68. He defends inviting MP Glen McKinnon, condemns Lorne Boguski, and asserts Reform Party involvement is limited to invitation of Jack Ramsay. He calls for accountability on Bill C 68 and urges constituents to question McKinnon.
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Brandon Sun
Dauphin Hangun Club
Glen McKinnon
Dauphin
Brandon-Souris
Brandon Gun Club
Brandon Wildlife Association
Fort Labosse
Glen
Reform Party
Reform
Jack Ramsay
Reform Justice
Jean Charest
House of Commons
Liberals
Senate
PC Party
Manitoba Budget Skeptical of Tax Cuts and Debt Plans
The Manitoba budget, labeled conservative, keeps taxes frozen and a balanced ledger while Saskatchewan touts sweeping tax cuts and larger debt repayment. It raided the Fiscal Stabilization Fund for general revenue, argues reduced federal transfers, and claims only modest debt relief. The Manitoba Taxpayers Association frames the budget as cautious and stabilizing rather than celebratory.
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NDP
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Romanow
Eric Stefanson
Ateet
Sour
Fiscal Stabilization Fund
Feds
The
Manitoba Taxpayers Association
Canadian Taxpayer Association
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Dustry
Prai
Canada
Boguski
Lorne Boguski
Lorne
Sidies
Darlene Yakuwboski
Bob Ross
Realty
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