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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 15, 1997

Page

7

Let's Talk Taxes: Canadian mandarins and taxpayer spendings

A Canada Labour Relations Board official and other senior civil servants are scrutinized for lavish expense claims. Ted Weatherill faces criticism for high meals and liquor costs, car allowances, and furniture bills charged to taxpayers, while Manitoba's Michael Fine faces similar scrutiny. The piece questions accountability, suggests fourfold private-sector pay, and calls for broader policy reviews by the Treasury Board and Auditor General.

Canada Canadian Labour Relations Board Ted Weatherill Treasury Board Weatherill Federal Treasury Board Marcel Masse Masse Massie Privey Council Brian Kelcey Manitoba Taxpayers

Churchbridge reeve and council questioned on drainage actions

John Russin of Shellmouth Manitoba voices concern over Churchbridge RM leadership and council disregarding regulations on drainage and ditchblocks. He cites environmental policies, moratoriums, and potential downstream flooding while urging accountability across Saskatchewan local governments.

Churchbridge Sask State of Environment Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association Churchbridge RM RM Council Manitoba RM Councils RM of Assiniboine River

Public disclosure stirs editorials over secrecy in councils

Editors rail at private talks and closed meetings as councils set salaries and perks. Medicine Hat faced leaks after in camera talks, sparking calls for openness. Regional papers from Carman Morden to Blairmore deem secrecy harmful, while local leaders resist inquiry and press silence persists.

Jamie Nesbitt Brooks Bulletin Medicine Hat Medicine Hat News Carman-Morden Carman Valley Morden Times Blairmore Crowsnest Pass Bryan Klippenstein Manitou Western Canadian Pembina-Manitou Manitou Biggar Independent Greenhead Health District

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Weatherhill Paris Ottawa Citizen Canada Labour Relations Board Mr. Weatherill Montreal Ritz Carlton Michael Fine Fine Fred McGuinn Russell Jul Russell ‘Trailer Court Darlene Yakuwboski Bob Ross Realty
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