Town Council urged to reassess Main Street revamp viability
Residents express safety and congestion concerns over bumpouts creating truck turning and snow clearing hazards. They warn increased air pollution delays for Police Fire and Ambulance and fear reduced patronage for downtown stores. Calls grow to dismantle bumpouts and pursue more functional improvements while noting the Lions Manor sidewalk extension was a welcomed improvement.
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Lions Manor
Ground Zero Mosque sparks US election bets
Gwynne Dyer argues the Ground Zero mosque is a misnamed project and a wedge issue. He notes the campaign energizes hard right anti Muslim sentiment, analyzes primary turnout dynamics, and predicts Democrats will retain Senate control and possibly the House.
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Tea Party Express
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White House
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Senate
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House
Terry Fox Run and municipal election notes in Russell
A mix of Terry Fox Run details and local election reminders from Russell. The run promotes a world of hope with online and offline donations and local pledge sheets, while voters are reminded of the September 21 deadline to enter mayor, councillor, or reeve races.
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Terry
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Georgette Bowley
Reavies
Bipole II route costs clarified amid Manitoba Hydro dispute
A reader letter corrects a 2010 claim about Bipole II route costs. Manitoba Hydro estimates west side at 2.247 billion and east side at 1.837 billion, a 410 million difference. Conversion equipment is needed for reliability and new generating stations. Preliminary preferred Bipole II route announced with fall consultations. west-side work proceeding toward a 2017 in service date. Bipole III support remains strong for reliability and export capacity.
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