Rural development promises stall amid Manitoba politics
Premier Filmon faced growing impatience over rural development promises six months after urging diversification and off farm opportunities. A Rural Development department and a Brian Ransom led study show signals, but critics fear pre election stall and risk Blending Ottawa tensions as key factor.
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Stubble burning sparks Winnipeg smoke debate
Peter Warren critiques urban fear over annual stubble and peatland burning near Winnipeg. He notes politicians Edwards and Taylor push for action while Gary Filmon's government resists new rules, citing 1987 Manitoba Clean Environment Commission findings that burning does not raise health risks.
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Slowpitch league updates urged by upset reader
A local slowpitch player vents frustration at Recreation News for lacking weekly game updates. The writer requests standings, game results, A and B side finals scores, and team names to follow the Russell-Binscorth Recreation league through the season.
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Recreation column gaps amid summer activity talk
Readers criticize a local recreation column for ignoring ongoing summer events. They urge coverage of community activities, names like Tyson and Ben Johnson, and city papers’ real happenings rather than opinion-only pieces.
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