Five Municipality Plan for Southwestern Manitoba
Ken Waddell argues for consolidating SW Manitoba into five municipalities to boost regional clout and efficient governance. He outlines ward elected councils, a regional health authority with local boards, and keeping local offices for access, while warning of hospital losses, crumbling infrastructure, and rural decline if reform stalls.
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Ken Waddell
Manitoba
SW Manitoba
AHAS
Shoal Lake
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Brandon Hospital
Neepawa
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Ghost towns and shared services shape Russell region
The author muses on ghost towns in southern Manitoba and contrasts them with Russell's growth. He notes how cooperation between the town and RM of Russell, including shared costs for the rink, library, and a recent tax sharing pact with nearby municipalities, may sustain viability. New provincial pressure encourages further mergers and shared offices.
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Russell Banner
Russell
Twin Valley Co-op
Rm’s
Shellmouth
Boulton
RM of
Binscarth
Neighbourly OWS Pi Henin Neighbourly OWS Pi Henin
Readers vent about family dogs causing annoyances in back alleys fields and beaches. Some call for owners to clean up and control pets while others praise dogs as loyal companions. The letters urge mutual respect and space for both people and animals.
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