Zero-based budgeting debate cited in Manitoba memo
A leaked federal memo critiques spend-it-or-lose-it budgeting in the Liberal government, urging Doug Young to allocate a 65 million dollar departmental surplus to debt reduction or targeted programs. It contrasts zero-based budgeting and special operating agencies as cost-effective reforms. The Manitoba Taxpayers Association features this analysis.
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Letter to Trustee Clement About Not Seeking Reelect
Joan Clement announces she will not seek re election as Ward II school trustee after 16 years. She reflects on education, community, and the need for strong schools while urging public support for future candidates and continued focus on quality learning in Russell.
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Pelly Trail
Russell
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Be Kind To Council Week Sparks Local Debate
A reader proposes Be Kind To Council Week as councillors cope with new urban issues. The piece notes debates over sidewalk cyclists and helmets, bylaw questions on roller gear, curfews, and public engagement expectations with residents. It cites editorials from Carlyle and Star City and a Dauphin Herald letter urging voter accountability.
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