My perspective - Where's the beef?
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- Published on Thursday, November 30, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s been a little over a year since provincial Agriculture minister Ralph Eichler announced an ambitious goal to grow the province’s beef cattle herd from about 400,000 animals, to pre-BSE levels, about 750,000 animals, by 2026. For those in the industry, the vocal show of support was welcome news, but making that dream a reality is easier said than done.
Right in the centre - Delay, delay, delay!
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- Published on Thursday, November 30, 2017
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Seems that I have titled a column that way before. That may well be true but it seems that delaying action is a recurring trait and especially so for councils. The Town of Neepawa has fallen into one of the worst and most costly delays in the history of Neepawa. The recently announced and much needed new fire hall is the result of a decision that was delayed for close to 20 years.
My Perspective - Losers and winners
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- Published on Thursday, November 23, 2017
Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
A provincial carbon tax is coming and for better and worse, it will have an impact on rural Manitobans. While we know how much we will pay and when, one big question remains— what will happen to the projected $260 million the province is expecting to collect annually? Right now, Manitobans can have their say, but it won't last long.
Right in the centre - Throne speeches are built on consultation
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- Published on Thursday, November 23, 2017
Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
As this is being written, the PC Manitoba government is about to present their third Speech from the Throne. The speech will outline the government’s plans for the future. It happens every year or so.
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My perspective - agreement disagreement
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- Published on Thursday, November 16, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Manitoba is one of the few remaining jurisdictions in which project labour agreements (PLA) are used, but that might be changing. On Nov. 3, the provincial government opened consultations on their current procurements practices, with a goal of reducing or eliminating the use of PLAs on major government projects.
