Let's Talk Taxes in Lorette Sees Lagoon Plan Reborn
The RM of Tache faces repeated clashes over a proposed new sewage lagoon near Lorette. TRA opposes the project citing a $496 000 tax hike over 20 years, pointing to a repaired existing facility as cheaper. A 1995 referendum failed the plan, yet officials push ahead, prompting petitions and potential further referendums.
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Tache
Lorette
Tache Ratepayers Association
TRA
R.M
Ache
Municipal Board
MMF Seeks Member Views on Assembly and Election
The Manitoba Métis Federation board asks members for input on delaying or combining activities due to deficits. The notice cites costs of over 100000 for a provincial election and high assembly expenses, urging member views via Cheryl Dumont at the Winnipeg head office.
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MMF
Cheryl Dumont
Winnipeg
Ottawa farmers clash over Wheat Board coercion
Letter writer accuses Ottawa of backing compulsory state grain marketing via the Wheat Board alleging police raids truck seizures and punishment by court. He calls for voluntary marketing urging an end to government control and urging farmers to return to mutual cooperation. Signed Dave Sawatsky Ladstone MD.
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Wheat Board
Bill Toews
Farmers Saving the Wheat Board
Ottawa
Ottawa unity money sparks Quebec media debate
A $25 million Ottawa information program to boost national unity draws mixed reactions from Quebec and other provinces. The Stonewall Argus urges aid to seniors or the Innu of Davis Inlet, while Melville Advance notes francophone media hostility to Confederation. Citizens are urged to meet MPs at fairs to express views on the plan.
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Canada
Quebec
Roc
Ottawa
Otawa
Stonewall Argus
Davis Inlet
Melville
Unity
Honie
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McMurray Realty
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Darlene Yakubowski
Bob Ross
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