Manitoba Hydro Bipole II critics face facts and funding
Editorial defends Manitoba Hydro reliability and Bipole II as a key economic asset. It rebutts Hugh McFadyen on west side cost, cites Bob Brennan on minimal Manitoban cost, argues exports cover charges, warns of privatization plans, and highlights May 25 power sale agreements totaling 475 MW to Minnesota Power Wisconsin Public Service and Northern States Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro Hydro
Bob Brennan
McFadyen
Bipole I
Greg Selinger
USA
Minnesota
Wisconsin Public Service
Northern States Power
Manitoba Hydro
Yemen After Saleh What Comes Next in Turbulent Transition
After a deadly attack, President Ali Abdullah al Saleh leaves Yemen for medical care with a large shrapnel wound. The nation faces a dual crisis a legacy elite power struggle and a nonviolent youth movement seeking democracy. The Ahmar and Saleh families lead rival camps, while protesters demand a nonsectarian, democratic state amid dire economic and social challenges. The future hinges on whether a peaceful transition can outpace entrenched clan influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali Abdullah al-Saleh
Yemen
Jme San
Saleh
Saudi Arabia
al-Nahdayn
Sanaa
al- Saleh
Ahmed Ali
Tariq
Yahya
Ammar
al-Ahmar
Sadeq al-Ahmar
Himyar
Hussein
People's Council
Hamid
Islah Party
Sabaron
Suhail TV
Ahmar
Hashem Nidal
Independent Movement For Change
BBC
Town flowers wonder who will maintain Adopt a Planter idea
Community notes mourn the horticultural society after 90 year service departure of Joan and Eldon Montgomery to Winnipeg. Volunteers from 4-H, Brownies and Guides, plus town residents, prepared planters around Civic Centre and parks for summer. A caller suggests an Adopt a Planter program to keep town foliage thriving and invites residents to contact the town office.
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Main
Banner County Court
Russell
Area
Joan
Eldon Montgomery
Winnipeg
Montgomery
Eldon
Civic Centre
4-H
Repeal C68 in its entirety
Call for action urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to repeal C-68 fully. Warns the long gun registry criminalizes lawful gun owners and allows state confiscation. Encourages readers to mail a stampless letter to the Prime Minister at Parliament in Ottawa.
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Stephen Harper
Liberals
Canada
House of Commons
Ottawa
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Editorial
North America
Hugh McFadyen
Ning
Steemer
MTS
Gary Filmon
Manitoba Telephone
Horticultural Society
Wannen
Canada Post
Ter
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