Manitoba budget balanced by tax cuts amid spending surge
The 1998 Manitoba budget sparks mixed reactions from opposition, business groups, lobbies, and the Manitoba Taxpayers Association. It touts debt repayment and tax cuts but also expands programs and capital spending, with revenues up and surpluses growing. The plan aims for competitive taxes, balanced budgets, debt repayment, and social program support, yet critics say debt relief and tax cuts trail behind spending in impact. Victor Vorsnik, Provincial Director, Manitoba Taxpayers Association.
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Manitoba Taxpayers Association
Manitoba
Ontario
Alberta
Letter to the Editor Responds to Elk Disgusting Claim
Arthur Allerton defends the Department of Natural Resources and local officials against a controversial letter. He criticizes the writer for alleged axe grinding and false accusations of cruelty and misuse of resources. Allerton argues elk farming is legal in Manitoba and urges moving on from the dispute.
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Dept. of Natural Resources
Manitoba
VLT controversy pits Klein against church and towns
The province battles over video lottery terminals as Alberta Premier Klein clashes with community leaders including a Calgary Ukrainian Catholic parish. A new Roman Catholic bishop, Most Rev Frederick Henry, joins the debate calling for VLTs to be dropped. Provincial groups urge local votes on VLTs while gambling harms rise in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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L.B Pearson
Royal Canadian Legion
Pearson
Alberta
Klein
Calgary
Frederick Henry
VLT
Camrose
Addictions Foundation of
Manitoba
Winnipeg Beach
Saskatchewan
Yorkton
Saskatchewan Urban Municipal Association
Boissevain
Recorder
Rosetown
Ald
John Kadler
the Eagle
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Eric Stefanson
Fiscal Stabilization Fund
Victor Vrsnik
Manitoba Taxpayers Associati
Local Game & Fish
Arthur Allerton
Manitoba Agriculture Office
Kristen Hansen
Women's Enterprise Centre
Winnipeg
Manitahy Agriculture
Agnew
Main St
Oakburn
Fred McGuinne
Russell
Darlene Yakubowski
Bob Ress
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