Council joins phone wars over Manitoba Telecom rate hike
Manitoba NDP critics say privatization of the Manitoba Telephone System raises prices as Manitoba Telecom seeks a 3 rate increase before the CRTC. Steve Ashton NDP MLA cites Toronto investors and job cuts since privatization as key concerns in a Dauphin gathering last week.
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Liquor Sales Backed in Russell RM After Referendum
The RM of Russell votes to legalize liquor sales following an Oct 8 referendum. Of 93 ballots, 89 support allowing liquor within Russell's rural municipality, and the bylaw will be passed at the evening RM meeting.
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Ducks Unlimited Canada: A Century Of Prairie Waterfowl Conservation
The article traces Ducks Unlimited Canada's founding in 1937, its growth to a national conservation force with 100,000 volunteers and over 100,000 projects, and its role in restoring waterfowl habitat. It notes NAWMP's 1986 start and the Prairie CARE Program promoting habitat in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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Official Opposition Man Announced By Manitoba MP Mark
Inky Mark MP and co chair announced the Official Opposition Manitoba Saskatchewan Caucus will push health and education, advocate highway funding from fuel taxes, support the Wheat Board and oppose gun registration. He aims for questions, statements, and Private Members’ bills, plus meetings with U S counterparts to find prairie and Great Plains common ground. Classic Rock to Cap Attendance at Minnedosa Event Rock Weekend 98 sets an 18 000 cap after Rock Weekend 97 drew 20 000 and raised over 40 000 for charities including Westman Dreams for Kids with improved facilities planned for next year.
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