Manitoba Throne Speech earns CTF critique on tax relief
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation condemned the Throne Speech as failing taxpayers in Manitoba. Adrienne Batra, CTF provincial director, warned of bracket creep and insufficient relief while noting Manitoba lags Saskatchewan on middle tax rates. She highlighted planned reductions to 14 percent by January 2004 as too small and not indexed to inflation.
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Canadian Taxpayers Federation
CTF
NDP
Manitoba
Adrienne Bata
Batra
Winnipeg
Amalgamation fuels town editor's plea for public input
The Russell Banner editor laments amalgamation as Park West Division grows and urges readers to attend Dec 9 in Hamiota and Dec 1 in Rossburn to voice budget priorities. The piece also bids farewell to Sherry Hiller, praising her as backbone of the office and wishing her success with husband Kevin and child Layla on new paths.
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Russell
Joan Clement
Russel
Birtle
Democracy In
New Park West Division
Park West
Hamiota
Rossburn Collegiate
Omi
Sherry Hiller
Kevin
Layla
Sherry
Protect Our Children Safety While Boarding School Buses
Parents and citizens urge strict adherence to school bus safety laws this year. Drivers note that passing a bus with red lights flashing and stop arm extended endangers students and can lead to fines or accountability for the driver and others.
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Eleanor Muir
Women entrepreneurs urged for nationwide support centers
Neighbourly News outlines challenges facing small business owners as Canada planned a Task Force on Women Entrepreneurs. It highlights 821000 women entrepreneurs contributing 18.1 trillion yearly, growth since 1981 to 2001, and 45 percent ownership of SMEs in 2000. Western provinces praised for WEI programs guiding future Women’s Business Centres and an Office of Women’s Business Ownership. Laura Smart leads WE Saskatchewan with Regina visit. Rural barriers include travel for services and limited web access.
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Prime Ministers
Atlantic Provinces
British Columbia
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Laura Smart
Women Entrepreneurs of
Smart
Regina
WEI
Office of Women's Business Ownership
Women’s Business Advocate
Women’s Business Advisory Council
Russell Banner Seeks Signed Letters To The Editor
The Russell Banner invites readers to submit letters for publication on this page. All letters must be signed and will bear the contributor’s name when published. Include a phone number for contact if questions arise, and note letters are subject to editing for style and content.
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