Rural Manitobans Decry NDP Inaction On Agriculture
A Prairie letter to the editor accuses the NDP government of neglecting farmers and rural communities in Manitoba. The writer cites weather wrecks, crop and feed shortages, and cuts to rural programs while calling for reinstatement of ERD and Feed Freight programs and removal of education taxes on residential and farm land. The piece frames growing provincial debt and high taxes as harming agriculture and jobs.
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Saskatchewan Considers Joining DST to Align With Adjacent Provinces
A Saskatchewan perspective on Daylight Saving Time shifts emerges as Regina Chamber of Commerce votes to join Manitoba and Ontario in an earlier spring start and longer fall end. Proponents argue extra evening sunlight could cut energy costs amid SaskEnergy seeking a 40 percent rate hike.
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NFU urges support to defend Wheat Board single desk
A letter from the National Farmers Union urges Canada to keep the Canadian Wheat Board single desk for export sales of wheat and barley. It cites WTO talks in Hong Kong 2005 and claims U S and EU pressure would end CWB returns to farmers. The NFU calls for farmer action and contact details for Saskatchewan farmers union.
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Rituals of Harvest Ride on the Prairies Family Farm
An essay recounts visiting a Saskatchewan farm during harvest time. Grandchildren share combine rides with grandpa while observing grain, augers, and tractor life. A British Columbia cousin visits with relatives, discovering flat prairie roads, vast yards, and friendly rabbits. The piece reflects on renewed wonder and tourism potential.
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