Hog wash criticism of Bill 17 Partisan farming critique
Letter to the Editor from EDIMORVALE criticizing Bill 17 as harming 6.7 million acres of farmland and billions in income. The author, supported by 23 employees, argues the bill ignores science and watershed studies, accusing the Manitoba government of manipulating votes and discarding evidence. Cont. on page 11.
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Chief Terry under fire over Roseau River finances
Roseau River First Nation Chief Terry Nelson faces backlash after the water utility cuts off service over $50,000 owed and a $4 million bill to Pembina Valley Water Cooperative for alleged rights violations. Power to band buildings also cut as funding争争 dispute grows. calls for resignation rise amid federal funding figures of $6.1 million versus $9.5 million claimed.
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Manitoba Hog Moratorium Sparks Wide Debate at Legislature
A record 315 people spoke at Manitoba Legislature during Committee stage on Bill 17 The Environment Amendment Act. Critics say the NDP moratorium on the hog industry hurts farmers, suppliers, researchers, and Hutterite communities while opponents warn it undermines investment and food production. The PC Caucus calls it bad policy, urging environment goals with industry input. debate resumes in September. Ralph Eichler.
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Civil liberties: The turn of the title
Gwynne Dyer notes that US Supreme Court rulings uphold habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees despite past reversals, while Britain faces a backlash against the 42 day detention law. He argues the rule of law is returning in the US and that Britain’s freedoms wobble amid political games, with momentum flipping against the government’s security measures.
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