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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 2011
Page
5
This year's extensive flooding and excess moisture cause infrastructure challenges across Manitoba as many roads highways and bridges have been washed out or damaged. The impact is felt by rural communities throughout the province.
The editorial warns drivers to slow down as road damage and detours disrupt commutes and tourism. It notes 71 highway deaths so far this year, nearly double past figures, urges infrastructure action ahead of October’s Manitoba provincial vote, and emphasizes avoiding drunk driving to keep roads safe.
An editorial sparked by a Canadian Taxpayers Federation piece questions prison entertainment under inmate welfare and canteen profits. It argues high recidivism rates in Manitoba show rehabilitation and punishment balance failing, with 70 percent of adults and 10 percent of youths returning to jail.
The letter argues farmers risk higher prices and reduced bargaining power if Gerry Ritz dissolves the Canadian Wheat Board. It urges continued CWB and CGC guarantees, recalls historical coop elevators, and criticizes Ritz for undermining single desk marketing while warning of fluctuating market values and increased storage costs.
Nobel economist Paul Krugman notes the deal between President Obama and Speaker Boehner relies on no tax increases while delaying debt default. Tea Party pressure shaped terms as Republicans split, with 174 supporting and 66 opposing in the House, Democrats 95 for and 95 against, heightening 2012 election concerns.
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