Frustration grows over net fishing near Lake of the Prairies
A lengthy message cites serious concerns about lake sport fishing as nets disrupt a prized resource. It calls for a balanced approach to abate abuse, notes Aboriginal sustenance rights, and urges ministerial talks with community leaders and First Nations chiefs to seek a practical solution for all Manitobans.
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Lake of the Prairies
West Region Tribal Council
Syefpacn
Prairies
Manitoba
Blame and the Shame Over Lake of the Prairies Rally
The piece critiques stereotypes and assigns blame to government rules governing First Nations fishing rights. It notes widespread frustration with both federal and provincial policies, claims netting abuses sparked by outdated treaties, and warns that without political action anger may escalate to violence.
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Lake of the Prairies
Manitoba
Sivic
Feds
Net fishing concerns on Lake of the Prairies
Letter to the editor argues fishing on Lake of the Prairies draws attention for nets and regulation. It notes First Nations use and that four Indian Bands have nets, with 31 of 70 nets removed by MNR as potentially illegal, referencing further details on Page 9.
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MNR
Mediplan Pharmacy story highlights cross border drug sales
A Minnedosa shop grows from a two-partner operation to a 53-employee mail order service for over-the-counter and long-term drug products. Mediplan ships to the U.S. and U.K. at a fraction of U.S. prices, prompting debate over policy, ethics, and rural Canadian access to medicines.
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Mediplan Pharmacy
Minnedosa
Page Wu
Stemplers
Rzepkas
e-Bay
U.S
U.K
Mediplan
Ottawa
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United States
Westpark Realty
Main St
Russell, MB
Bob Ross
Westparkgroup.com
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Green
Environment Canada
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