Legislature to re open with budget April 10
Manitoba government plans to recall the house on April 10 to deliver the budget. The 37th legislature's second session, with 32 NDP, 24 PC MLAs and one Liberal, adjourned December 15. The government emphasizes Manitobans' priorities as it returns.
Manitoba alfalfa eyed as Durango water crisis grows
Durango seeks new alfalfa sources from Manitoba as water scarcity hits dairy farms and irrigation costs rise. Agriculture secretary Fernando Ulises Adame de Leon pressed Premier Doer and Ag minister Rosann Wowchuk after a meeting that cited Manitoba as a potential partner to ease water use and boost exports for Durango's sizable dairy and fruit sectors.
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Westman RHA Faces Large Budget Shortfalls Ahead
Terrie Welwood reports Westman's three RHAs are deep in red ink with three weeks to fiscal year end. Marquette RHA forecasts a 2.2 million shortfall or 4.4 percent. Brandon RHA needs 3.881 million to reach balance. Southwest Man RHA shortfall is 4.1 percent of a 2.018 million budget. Ted Bartlett notes ongoing cash shortages and inflationary funding gaps since MRHA's formation, with deficits rising from 161,193 in 1997-98 to 1,158,015 in 1999-2000 as hospitals joined the MRHA.
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Russell Trade Show Brings Education and Business Together
Two day Russell event on Friday March 23 and Saturday March 24 at Major Pratt School features education and business workshops. Local businesses display products while craftspeople sell wares and agencies offering educational opportunities share information. Free event organized by Russell and District Chamber of Commerce, Russell and Area Business Group, and Pelly Trail School Division.
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