Chimo Beach and Wheatland: wake up!
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- Published on Thursday, August 21, 2014
Al Harvie
Wheatland, Man.
Sitting in a meeting with members of the RM of Daly council, I realized I could have been sitting in on a council meeting of 100 years ago. Local businessmen and farmers, probably in about the same mix now as in 1914, doing their best for their community.
It’s a bumpy ride
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- Published on Thursday, August 14, 2014
Jessie Bell
Rivers, Man.
Those who would like a bumpy ride should drive over some local parking lots and back lanes. After a wheel hits the first pothole, speed is immediately reduced, only to get ready for the next hole.
Right in the centre - It’s only a matter of time
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- Published on Thursday, August 7, 2014
By: Ken Waddell
myWestman.ca
The garbage dump at the City of Iqaluit is on fire and it’s reportedly going to cost millions to extinguish. That’s not surprising as the dump is quite large and obviously very remote. The city is waiting to see if some other level of government is willing to pay to put out the fire.
My perspective - Racing into fall
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- Published on Wednesday, August 6, 2014
By: Kate Jackman-Atkinson
myWestman.ca
We’re only just into August and summer is still in full swing, as we try to get the most out of the short season. But across the region, some people have already turned their attention to the fall. For those interested in government, this fall will be an exciting time.
My perspective - What they have been missing
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- Published on Thursday, July 24, 2014
By: Kate Jackman-Atkinson
myWestman.ca
Summer is here and with it, the fairs and festivals that bring visitors to our communities. As our communities look to grow, these events give us an easy opportunity to promote what we have to offer.
