Let's Talk Taxes Increments Drive Up Manitoba School Taxes
Brian Kelcey analyzes how provincial funding lags rising education costs and automatic increments push teacher pay 3 to 5 percent, fueling inevitable tax hikes in 1997. He notes declining enrollment, calls for merit-based pay, and potential cuts or mergers to offset costs.
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Winnipeg
Tencat
Steinbach
Manitoba
Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Teachers’ Society
Brian Kelcey
Let's
Manitoba Taxpayers ‘Association
Barley Vote Ballot Eligibility and Deadlines
The barley marketing plebiscite in Canada requires producers with 1996 97 permit books or recent barley sales to receive ballots. Ballots mailed in batches from late January to mid February with a February 28 return deadline. Eligible growers include those who harvested barley on owned or rented land but not landlords on crop shares. Call 888 722 7539 to verify voter status or obtain an affidavit. Be sure to vote.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Ralph Goodale
Wheat Board
PFRA
Russell Streets Proclaimed Superior to Others in Snow Grading
Citizens compare local Russell streets with Winnipeg sidewalks describing snow free routes, early plowing, and clean paths. They contrast gravel corners and broader street spending against other towns, noting harsh winters and the town’s effort to keep major roads clear for residents.
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Winnipeg
Russell
CBC and CP face cuts as Canada risks shrinking news flow
Fred McGuinness argues for trimming CBC radio while preserving its radio output, and warns CP may shutter offshore bureaus. He notes unions once controlled CBC, praises radio news programs like Morningside and As It Happens, and laments growing dependence on US information as domestic coverage tightens.
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Canada
CBC
Mother Corporation
Tom
Morningside
Canadian Press
Broadcast News
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Paul Bemgess
Russell Streets
Maighbedty News
Fred McGuinness
Cut T.V. A
CBC Radio Alone
Reavie's Pharmacy
Spencer & Brenda
Realty
Darlene Yakubowski
Rbs Ross
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