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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 2008
Page
5
In a April 9, 2008 budget tabled in the Legislature, critics say the Agriculture Minister failed to voice rural Manitoba needs. They condemn the plan for lacking vision or strategy for the hog and cattle sectors, arguing a $2 billion industry fuels the province and that rural abandonment by the NDP hampers the economy.
A 40 year old mother and teacher was killed when her pickup was struck by a train at an unmarked crossing in Oak Lake. Police investigate whether the vehicle stalled on tracks. Past deaths near Elkhorn and Virden raise questions about safety measures and responsibility between Transport Canada, municipalities, and Canadian Pacific Railway.
A letter to the editor urges Manitoba cattle producers to confront harsh realities after the BSE crisis and border closures. It argues rising feed costs tied to bio fuels and a weak dollar threaten profitability, asking whether the beef industry should continue. Cont part continues on page 24.
Gwynne Dyer argues that Mugabe’s 28 years of absolute rule crushed Zimbabwe yet failed to bind the country. With local vote counting and MDC reporting results, the regime faces a possible run-off or power shifts. The piece concludes that illegitimate power dissolves quickly while democracy acts as a solvent.
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