Millennium spending spree mocks fiscal restraint
Victor Vrsnik outlines Ottawa and Manitoba plans to spend 155 million tax dollars on millennium projects including a 33 billion scholarship fund and roadside enhancements. The provincial and federal programs cover a wide range from a 250,000 dinosaur statue in Drumheller to a 915,000 Canada Tree in PEI and a 200,000 labour documentary grant.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
Fred Flinstone
Drumheller
Alberta
Vanse Saint- Jean Baptists
St. Jean Baptiste
Timing and issues shape Manitoba election stakes
The piece argues Gary Filmon delays the vote to fall to cool union tensions while the NDP reels from health care and labour woes. Health care gains federal funds, the province finances improve, and the NDP’s platform remains unclear as the summer approaches. The author notes the government’s arrogance could endanger its political life.
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Gary Filmon
NDP
Walkers thank Russell hosts after trail reception
Kathleen Le writes acknowledging warm welcome by Economic Development Officer Dale Brown and local hosts in Russell on May 9. She notes the Mother's Day inspired reception at Town Hall, flowers, refreshments, and a friendly trail segment after a farmer confrontation. Forty women participated and became new trail advocates. The letter mentions the Trans Canada Trail television tape Countdown to a Dream and hopes for further conversions.
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Russell
Angusville
Kathleen le
Anger as short insanity prompts reader stories for Winkler Times
Melodie Davis invites readers to share tales of anger control for the Winkler Times column Another Way. The piece links irritability to anger and cites sources from McMaster University to Navy barracks and historic reflections. Readers should submit their stories to The Times Box 1358 Winkler REW.
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Melodie
Melodie Davis
Winkler Times
Mewdie Davis
Robert
Kim Tucker
Jorace
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