Editorial Letter Calls for Open Nomination in Dauphin-Swan River
A reader criticizes the Conservative Party nomination process in the Dauphin-Swan River Marquette riding. They allege Boo Sopuck and Bob Sopuck were appointed by party leaders, denying 700 members a democratic vote, and urge an open, fair nomination.
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Conservative Party
Boo Sopuck
Bob Sopuck
Stephen Harper
Don Plett
Brian Chita
Democracy
Dauphin-Swan River- Marquette
Palliative Care Gala Highlights Community Spirit and Growth
The Pearl's of Wisdom fundraiser drew strong local support to add a sun room for three palliative care rooms. A Russell area editor notes sixteen years of collective effort, enduring energy, and regional pride driving ambitious projects. Stay tuned for more details.
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Russell
Bedbugs spread as critics urge swift provincial action
PC Healthy Living critic Leanne Row blasts the NDP for a slow bedbug plan and cites housing department spending rising from 359,156 to 1.57 million in 2006/07 to 2009/10 as proof of severity. She says the government lacks effective strategy and questions funding implications.
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NDP
Jim Rondeau
Life among the Drunken Sailors in Manitoba politics
Calibrated by quotes from Len Derkach in the legislature and comparing spending trends. The Manitoba NDP's growth from $8.3 billion to $11.0 billion mirrors federal spending increases under Harper, at $277.8 billion from $209.0 billion, illustrating similar rising costs across levels of government.
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Len Derkach
NDP
Mr. Derkach
Ottawa
Conservative Party of Canada
Manitoba
Paul Martin
Harper
Where is the Egyptian army to save Libya now
An opinion urging immediate military intervention by Egypt to aid Libyan rebels against Gaddafi. The piece argues Egypt could halt Gaddafi’s ground advance with one brigade and air support, potentially shifting the Libyan conflict and bolstering the broader Arab spring. It cites past repression, Arab League dynamics, and regional leadership.
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Gaddafi
Benghazi
Libya
Misrata
Zawiya
Abu Salim
Libyan National Council
Bahrein
Gulf States
Arab League
Gaddafy
France
Britain
Gadaffy
Egypt
Tripoli
Gamal Abdul Nasser
Tunisia
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