Shellmouth Dam a Centre Piece of Manitoba Water Debate
Manitoba's new Water Stewardship ministry led by Steve Ashton plans an 8 million dollar, 50/50 cost share with Ottawa for Shellmouth Dam upgrades and upstream land compensation. The project targets flood control and irrigation benefits along the Assiniboine River, but work may not start before 2005. Opposition accuses Hydro revenue tactics. water shortages strain exports.
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The Year of the House Turns into a Real Estate Boom
Turner reports a nationwide surge in housing values with 95 percent of 76 markets up, mortgage lending loosens, and banks offering 100 percent mortgages. He warns the boom may not last as rates likely rise toward 2005, risking higher payments and a potential correction.
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