NFU Stance on Bill 40 Draws Editor's Critique
Letter from Tom Nevakshonoft MLA defends Planning Amendment Act guiding local control over livestock development. He rebuts NFU chief Kenneth Sigurdson, cites ongoing Water Protection Act and Drinking Water Safety Act measures, and notes new manure management regulations and water testing requirements for larger operations.
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NFU
Bill
Welwood
Kenneth Sigurdson
Sigurdson
NFA
Mihychuk
Ion
Manitoba
Canada
Department of Conservation
Tom Nevakshonoft
Interlake
Manitoba budget nickels fuel broad infrastructure backlash
A Manitoba reader argues Budget 2004 quietly shifts revenue from diesel fuel, vehicle taxes, and land transfers to infrastructure. The critique links higher costs for farmers, seniors, Winnipeg’s water projects, rapid transit, and the Red River Floodway to a single pot labeled infrastructure with claimed misdirection about fund allocation.
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Manitoba
Red River
Winnipeg
Kenaston
O. K
Marvelous Merv Memory Marred by Old Game Report
Reader cites a 1973 Russell Banner scoring summary for a final against Deloraine. It lists Ron Lemieux opening with Annand, Marvellous Merv scoring on work by Tom Keams and Eldon Montgomery, Keams sealing it, while Ed Mills faced 52 shots.
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Bodnarchuk
Russell Banner
Deloraine
Ron Lemieux
Ross Annand
Merv
Tom Keams
Eldon Montgomery
Ed Mills
Rams
Mery
Sugar Bear
Real estate push claims right time to buy now
The article argues that low interest rates and rising prices make now the moment to purchase property nationwide. It suggests readiness when the ideal house appears and stresses taking advantage of favorable market conditions.
Rural Roots: A Way of Life That May Vanish
The article contrasts farming and other rural professions as enduring callings. It highlights a Wakaw doctor and a long time country barber, noting aging practitioners and fewer replacements. It argues rural medicine and barbering face retirement pressures, risking loss of these community roles.
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Wakaw
Wakaw Recorder
Russell Banner Welcomes Signed Letters to Editor
The Russell Banner invites readers to submit letters to the editor for publication on this page. All letters must be signed and include a contact phone number. Names appear with published letters and edits may be made for style, content and length.
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Russell Banner
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Marvelous Merv
ROYAL
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Westpark Realty
Mala Ruel
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