Auditor General’s 1998 hits expose huge waste and delays
Walter Robinson highlights ten years of AG findings across chapters on health labs in Winnipeg cost overruns and delays, Finance reporting gaps, INAC land claims rigour, Y2K preparedness risk, and heavy SIN numbers waste. The piece pins systemic waste and mismanagement totaling billions, urging accountability amid tax debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation Laboratories
Feds
Winnipeg
Treasury Board
Department of Finance
The
Estey inquiry report on grain transport divides farmers and railways
Transport Minister releases Willard Estey headed inquiry into grain transportation. The report pleases railways and farm groups while drawing sharp criticism from farmers. It recommends caps on freight rates and reallocates Wheat Board duties, potentially boosting railway power and farmers’ income risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Beingessm
God Knows-Who
David Collenette
Supreme Court
Willard Estey
Estey
Western
Canada
Canadian Wheat Board
Tribute to Earl Smith Honoring a tireless community helper
A tribute to Earl Smith recognizing his extra effort for seniors and his valuable energy devoted to the community. The tribute highlights his dedication, service ethic, and status as an asset to local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Smith
Prairie towns rally for causes and community boosts
A montage of small town fundraisers and charity efforts across prairie communities. Lions clubs, school drives, and volunteer workers raise money for cancer, diabetes, and community projects. Notable efforts include a 48 km relay to Kenosee Lake, a calendar benefiting young cancer patients, and canola crop fundraising by Carlyle Lions. Proceeds support local halls, camps, and community facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCMP
Lions
Shoal Lake
Camrose
Canadian Diabetes Association
Belmont School
Manor
Manor School
Kenosee Lake
Puff
Dale Scott
Stony Mountain
Dale
Melissa
Hand Hills
Rainbow Society
Carlyle
Lions Club
Hanna
Delia
Abbott Laboratory
Worstley
Saskatchewan
Kindersley
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Auditor General
Verted
Paul Martin
CTF
Indian and Northern Affairs
INAC
Industry Canada
Walter Robinson
By Fred McGuiness
Russell
Manitoba
OO Sq. NL
FST
Darlene Yakubowski
Bob Ross
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