Editorial on Manitoba gas prices and regional gouging concerns
A reader from Russell laments high Manitoba gas prices and price spreads across Russell and Langenburg, noting Winnipeg and Brandon rates on Oct 16 18. Claims Esso sets rack prices weekly and urges visible gas taxes at pumps. cites GasBuddy.com for price tracking.
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Yellowhead
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Costco
Brandon
Mohawk
Langenburg
Russell and Langenburg
Canada
Gasbuddy.com
Couch group urges locals to attend public meeting
A commenter scolds couch grouches and praises a recent public meeting where the Multiplex design committee, Graham Construction, and an independent engineer discussed the savant project. Attendees included about forty people with fifteen not directly involved. The note emphasizes firsthand learning, open details, and addressing issues.
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Graham Construction
Harper era clash over CWB drives farmer anger in Saskatchewan
The editorial argues MLA accountability for the CWB demise and accuses the Harper government and neo conservative forces of attacking the Canadian Wheat Board. It asserts farmers support CWB, warns against ending 75 years of Western farm policy, and urges citizens to inform MPs of broad Canadian support for the board.
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Harper
Progressive Conservative Party
CWB
Reform Party
Canadian Wheat Board
West
Con
Peace in the Basque Country conference hints at end of ETA war
A San Sebastian meeting with Bertie Ahern Gerry Adams and Kofi Annan urged ETA to end its Basque campaign. Observers say Spain France police arrests and waning Basque support boost chances for a definitive ceasefire, businesslike independence debate, and potential referendum constraints.
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United Nations
Kofi Annan
Euskadi Ta Askatasuna
Basque Homeland and Liberty
Spain
Francisco Franco
Herri Batasuna
France
Paris
Madrid
Corea
San Sebstian
Privat
Dharhard
Jain
Cher
Nde
European Union
Els
Quebec
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