Strongquill murder trial opens with shots fired
Reporter Terrie Welwood summarizes the opening of the Strongquill murder trial. Jurors heard how Constable Dennis Strongquill was trapped in a police cruiser as four shotgun blasts struck the vehicle after a highway stop near Russell on December 21, 2001. The incident followed an ambush on Strongquill and his partner, with Hubert Sand firing from the truck and the pursuit continuing through Russell streets.
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Manitoba budget highlights show tax hikes and credits
Provincial budget raises spending to 7.34 billion with a 5 percent increase and taps 48 million from the Fiscal Stabilization Fund leaving 145 million. A one time federal transfer lifts health care funding to 3 billion, 41 percent of expenditures. Middle income taxes rise 6 percent starting Jan 1 2004. A cooperative work program tax credit of 10 percent up to 1000 per student and a 30 percent personal credit for community enterprise investments up to 9000 yearly. University tuition frozen. Critics say lack of rural development funds and outflow of educated workers to other provinces.
Manitoba farm land values rise 4.2 percent in late 2002
In the latter half of 2002 Manitoba farm land values jumped 4.2 percent, the strongest gain in Canada, as retiring farmers cash in while new entrants face tougher bank negotiations. Alberta gained 1.8 percent and Saskatchewan 2.9 percent, with other provinces posting small increases.
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