Manitoba Auditor General warns deficits recur as balance doubts loom
Manitoba's Auditor General Jon Singleton challenges Finance Minister Greg Selinger's balanced budget claims. He estimates 2002-03 saw a 194 million deficit and 2004 projected deficit of 110 million. He urges adoption of GAAP like other provinces, citing pension liabilities and Hydro losses. He warns protracted deficits threaten fiscal health and accountability.
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Manitoba
Greg Selinger
Canada
Jon Singleton
NDP
Singleton
Joe
Peter
Paul
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Lotteries
Auditor General
Still the safest food in the world letter raises safety concerns
Larry Powell of the Green Party of Manitoba Roblin questions the claim that Canadian food is the safest in the world. The letter criticizes limited media coverage and government inaction on dangers from Roundup and fusarium toxins entering the food chain and urges informing farmers and tightening controls.
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Serena
Larry Powell
Green Party of
Manitoba - Roblin
Can Canada be bought and how to get involved
A letter urges readers to join the Conservative movement and form a new constituency association in Dauphin Manitoba. It questions Paul Martin’s leadership and asks Canadians to join grassroots activism with a $10 membership to influence policy and elections. Signed by Ken Waddell of Neepawa Manitoba.
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Canadian Alliance
Progressive Conservative
Canada
Liberals
Dauphin
Paul Martin
Martin
Conservative Party of Canada
Ken Waddell
Neepawa
Manitoba
Keep It North campaign boosts La Ronge shops
In La Range Saskatchewan residents and businesses join to promote local shopping. A Bingo Day promotion stamped cards across 14 businesses, yielding 49 visits and no purchases needed. The effort aims to raise awareness of local services, spur economy, and enhance community life through education and dialogue.
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Saskatchewan
la Range
la Ronge Northerner
Scott Boyes
Boyes
Russell Banner Calls for Signed Letters to Editor
The Russell Banner invites readers to send signed letters to the editor for publication on this page. Include a phone number for potential questions. letters may be edited for style, content and length before publication.
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