Ski project viability before spending tax dollars
Letter from Clayton Turnbull of Winnipeg MB urging caution on the Asessippi Ski Hill project. He cites declining alpine sport popularity, soil erosion risk, neotropical bird habitat loss, and questionably optimistic customer estimates, arguing tax money should not fund an unviable project.
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Asessippi Ski Hill
Harry Mardon
Mt. Agassiz
Parks Department
Tees
Clayton Turnbull
Winnipeg
Jets taxed and ski hill money wasted in Manitoba debate
Kevin Smith of Roblin argues that tax dollars fund the Winnipeg Jets while the Asessippi ski project, funded by provincial dollars, is treated as a doubtful investment. He notes tourism and employment benefits and questions government priorities amid broader political criticism.
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CEC
Asessippi
Jets
NHL
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Free Press
Asessippi Park
Sion
Kevin Smith Roblin
Manitoba
Manitoba Hockey team adds three local players for Winter Games
Congratulations go to Dion Deschamp Ryan Robson and Joey Bohemier of St. Lazare named to Manitoba’s squad for the Canadian Winter Games in February. Nelliene Leifer flagged the selection while Mervyn Magnowski asks to recognize Ethel Lungals for decades of service to the H Clubs and Russell Hospital kindness. Bob and Edith Witty smooth the note.
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Dion Deschamp
Ryan Robson
Joey Bohemier
St. Lazare
Manitoba
Nelliene Leifer
Nelliene
Mervyn Magnowski
Ethel Lungals
Bouquet
Russell Hospital
Bob
Edith Witty
School bus ads spark debate in Rocky View division
Geoff Taylor reports the Rocky View School Division considers placing advertising on buses as a first in education. Trustees discuss outside versus inside ads, potential revenues of 50 000 to 200 000, and concerns about commercial influence on schooling. Local reactions vary among schools and the Airdrie Echo praises the idea while critics warn of broader impacts.
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Geoff Taylor
Rricana
Rocky View
Geoff
Darrell Couture
George McDougall High School
Chestermere High
Rosemary Church
Cecil Smith
Pharmacy
Airdrie
I-m-m-m
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Myon Thompson
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Reavie’s Pharmacy
Meyers ,Torris Penny & Co
Queen Street
Virden
Or Fred McGuinness
Parents’ Association
Ottawa
Hwy
Grange ST. E
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Listic
Darlene Yakubowski
Bob Ross
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