Deloraine ends nuisance tax on small business in Manitoba
Deloraine eliminated its small business tax, noting it produced only 250 dollars in revenue while imposing far higher compliance costs. The piece argues for broader tax relief, urging elimination of entire taxes rather than exemptions, and credits Deloraine for adopting a simple, transparent approach to taxation.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
The
Economist Magazine
Revenue Canada
Brian Kelcey
Manitoba Taxpayers Association
Railways blamed as farmers bear grain delay burden
Farmers and railways clash over grain movement as West Coast port congestion grows. 42 ships waiting to load grain, demurrage costs rise, and 1997 shipments lag behind decade averages. The author argues federal accountability and cross-border pressures, urging farmer unity.
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Class of university students discuss sexual abuse in sport
In Yorkton and across papers, students and editors weigh secrecy and shame in sexual abuse cases in amateur hockey. They contend real change requires direct household action, RCMP checks, and candid public discussion. Brenda Visser leads a guardrail approach with a coaching questionnaire for players and parents.
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James
Yorkton
Swift Current
Stonewall Argus
Melville
Graham James
Carlyle Observer
Tisdale Recorder
Kennedy
Brenda Visser
Barrhead Minor Hockey Association
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