Right in the centre - Simple reasoning
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- Published on Friday, April 8, 2016
By Ken Waddell
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On Monday, the Saskatchewan Party, led by Premier Brad Wall, won 51 out of 61 seats to remain as the government in Saskatchewan. I personally think that’s a good thing and I am hoping that the PC Manitoba Party wins the Manitoba election on April 19.
My reasoning is simple.
My perspective - If you eat...
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- Published on Thursday, April 7, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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“If you eat, you’re involved in agriculture,” the saying goes. Despite their “involvement”, there are many people in Westman, a relatively rural part of Canada, with absolutely no connection to the industry that provides their food. Last week though, people from across the province had the chance to get up close and personal with agriculture during the 109th Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF).
My perspective - Justice served?
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- Published on Friday, April 1, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
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“Not guilty”. Last Thursday, when disgraced former broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi was acquitted on all charges, those two words sparked protests and widespread debate about the Canadian justice system.
Right in the centre - Good or bad?
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- Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016
By Ken Waddell
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In response to a PC Manitoba announcement on how to increase private investment in post-secondary education, the NDP spokesman Andrew Tod called the plan "bad for students, bad for families and bad for colleges and universities.” Of course, the NDP didn’t say why it was bad, but we can assume from past performance why they think it’s bad.
Right in the centre - Budgeting for better results
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- Published on Friday, March 25, 2016
By Ken Waddell
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As municipal budgets fall into place this year, I strongly encourage people to go out to the public budget meetings.
Ask some questions, dig into the figures and see what your town or municipality is really doing. It will be an eye opener. You will be met with several surprises.
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