Kagame's Dilemma in Rwanda’s Tight Political Climate
Gwynne Dyer argues that Paul Kagame’s reelection bid rests on keeping power to prevent a renewal of genocide. He notes arrests of opposition leaders, bans on media, and army purges while Kagame touts economic growth. The piece suggests democracy is unsafe and strategic survival drives Kagame’s governance.
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Paul Kagame
Rwanda
Kagame
South Africa
William Faulkner
Uganda
Rwandan Patriotic Front
Patriotic Front
Controversy Over Bipole III Route Faces PEW Backing
At a Manitoba meeting in Inglis more than a hundred attendees reacted to reports that PEW Charitable Trusts influenced environmental groups to oppose a proposed Bipole III route along Lake Winnipeg east side. Critics, including federal candidate Bob Sopuck, argue the shift to the west side would save taxpayers about 1.7 billion while spurring rural backlash and concerns about provincial politics.
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Ingus
PEW Charitable Trusts
Pew
Inglis
Bob Sopuck
Dauphin
Swan River-Marquette
Canada
Lake Winnipeg
Hillsburg
Shell River
NDP
Manitoba
Childs Lake
Boonies
Sopuck
Ed Doeri
Bargain Shop launches 4th Paper Egg Campaign for Easter Seals Canada
The Bargain Shop announces its 4th annual Paper Egg Campaign benefiting Easter Seals Canada. Proceeds support programs and equipment for disabled youth across the country. National total this year reaches 213000 dollars with four year donations at 658000 dollars. Casey MacKay, 14, former Provincial Ambassador, praises campaign partners for opportunities created.
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Bargain Shop
Canada
Casey MacKay
Noted Vandalism Message to Perpetrator
A private complaint accuses a vandal of vandalizing property and warns the offender that consequences will follow. The speaker vents anger and stresses disrespect for others possessions.
Setting the Record Straight Letter to the Editor
A local reply argues a misinformed letter criticized Mt Agassiz financing. The writer clarifies that their company is a secured creditor, not owner, noting Agassiz had three secured creditors including a company bank and an individual, who hold the lease and assets.
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Gwynne Dyer
Kagame’s Dilemma
Cross Canada
Jared Friesen
Guillas
Pandora’s Box
Friesen
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