Notes From The Frontier On Brandon Growth And Policy
Peter Holle argues Brandon gains from a 112 million hog processing plant creating 1150 jobs initially and over 2200 later, boosting population and tax base while Winnipeg lags with high taxes and public spending. He credits actions by the Filmon government and criticizes ongoing provincial and municipal policies and boards. The piece frames policy shifts, tax changes, and regional economic contrasts.
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Brandon
Manitoba
Ontario
Filmon
Harry Enns
Pork Marketing Boards
Enn
Mani
Toba
Canaan Wheat Board of
Winnipeg
River City
Transportation Talk on Grain Rate Cap and Competition
Paul Beingessner analyzes how the maximum grain freight rate cap hinges on rail competition. He notes railways push to lift caps with farm and grain company backing, while politicians and ministers fail to grasp farmers’ stakes. He sketches how minor price shifts and market share shifts could sustain profits even with tighter caps, urging farmers to spot bogus arguments as the debate heats up.
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Paul Beingessner
Feds
Burlington Northern
Montana
Seniors Surf the Internet Across Canada in Deloraine Style
A Deloraine Times and Star feature highlights seniors embracing online life. Dave McGuinness, 70, uses a Pentium 150 for blueprints while Beth Craig, 72, mails via the Internet from Holmfield. Louis Bourquin, 78, learns email to reach Ghana, Africa, and Hong Kong relatives.
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Dave
Madeline Wallis
Deloraine Times
Star
Madeleine
Belgium
Beth Craig
Holmfield
Killarney
Louis Bourquin
Estevan
Estevan Public Library
Ghana
Africa
Hong Kong
Henry
France
Louis
Robert Lemmons
Allen Nichol
Nokomis
Allen
Keith Evans
Canada
Regina Rifles
Jack Dyer
Hansard
House of Commons
High River
Halifax
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City Hall
Peter Holle
Frontier
The
Frontier Centre For Public Policy
Ergnbonly
Fred McGuinnes
Mena.com
Mena
Bob and
Darlene
Darlene E Yakubowski
Bob Ross
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