Schools without politics in Ontario education reform
In Notes from the Frontier, Peter Holle argues Ontario's Harris government pushes three reforms: funding direct from the provincial treasury, reducing school boards from 129 to 72, and shifting control to lead to school based management. He cites teacher strikes and questions the lack of classroom focus, proposing real power to parents and teachers to improve outcomes.
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Ontario
Mike Harris
Treasury
Department of
New Brunswick
Helen Raham
Society For the Advancement of Excellence
Harris
Raham
Seattle
IBM
Peter Holle
Frontier
Frontier Centre of Public Policy
Skunk problem prompts rural city council reflection
Paul Beingessner argues about Regina skunk control and the clash between urban trapping and rural sensibilities. He notes rabies fears, city efforts to trap in alleys, and the practice of releasing animals in the country, urging council restraint and cooperation with rural residents.
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Paul Beingessner
Regina
Letter to residents on Main Street parking need
Russell Chamber of Commerce appeals to local residents to park in town lots behind the arena or Dale's to free Main Street spaces. Encourages signage, improved lighting, and better access to arena and downtown. Asks employees, drop offs, car poolers, and parents to use the lots and report issues for a vibrant downtown.
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Russell
Main Street
Arena
Dale's
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Arena Block
Alberta celebrates heritage with Western Heritage Centre
Jim Rae visits Alberta to view the Western Heritage Centre near Calgary at the Cochrane Ranche Provincial Historic Site. The privately funded museum opened after a decade of planning, costing 150 million and spanning 87,000 square feet. It highlights ranching and rodeo with exhibits of farm machinery, a calf roping area, and a chuck wagon ride.
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Alberta
Western Heritage Centre
Calgary
Cochrane Ranche
Quebec
M.H. Cochrane
Rodeo
Manitoba
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