Say yes to garbage user fees in Winnipeg
Winnipeg Mayor Glen Murray backs an excess waste charge, prompting debate on replacing property tax financing with a city garbage collection utility. Proponents say pay what you use, reducing taxes for many while shifting costs to those with larger homes or higher trash output.
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Winnipeg
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Murray
Public dialogue time at school board faces end
Trustees debate the value of open public sharing time with ratepayers at monthly meetings. Binscarth trustee Brian Halink calls the idea a poor idea while policy changes suspend informal chats until a clearer rule is drafted, leaving questions via delegations only.
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Donalda Dunn
Pelly Trail
Bob Kieper
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Brian Halink
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Haliuk
Town criticizes by law actions over cruel animal handling
A concerned citizen questions the town's response to a front page report about a wilful deed against a family and community. He asks why trespass and theft were not treated in court, why dead animals were dumped, and why fines or appeals involve taxpayers or insurers, urging an apology to the affected family.
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Oliver Mickelso
RCMP traditions celebrated by modern Le Tour de Rock effort
Readers from distant towns share how the RCMP heritage lives on through community fundraisers like Vancouver Island’s Le Tour de Rock. The effort has raised about 500000 with 750000 islanders supporting. The piece links current charity work to the RCMP’s historic role as social workers and protectors.
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Port Hardy
RCMP
U.S
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Red River
Rockies
Plains
Canadian Prairies
Gerald Friesen
Crowfoot
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