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New models of health-care delivery sought

The province wants Manitobans to offer ideas on how to make right choices and ensure quality care is available for many years to come, health minister says

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As Manitoba’s population ages, it’s going to need more personal care beds — well beyond the 1,200 new spots already promised by the provincial government. That frank assessment came from provincial Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living, Kelvin Goertzen, at the annual convention of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities last week in Winnipeg. “The
Rob Brunel, Ste. Rose Municipality mayor and farmer.
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Need for tax reform raised at Association of Manitoba Municipalities convention

Provincial finance minister says province is looking at “some bold new ideas on the subject” while also seeking ways 
to ease tax pressure on farmers in the shorter term

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Municipal leaders made a plea to the province’s new government last week to rethink how property is assessed as a way of reducing a widening gulf between urban and rural taxpayers’ property taxes. Mayor of Ste. Rose Municipality and farmer Rob Brunel was among the first to the microphones as Premier Brian Pallister and his provincial cabinet assembled
Port of Churchill.
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North asks AMM to support Port of Churchill

Resolution asks AMM to lobby to ensure port stays open for 2017 shipping season

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The Association of Manitoba Municipalities wants the province and federal government to make revitalizing the Port of Churchill and ensuring operations of the rail line to the northern town their top priority. The town of Churchill’s mayor and council asked delegates for support, bringing an emergency resolution to last week’s municipal leaders’ convention in Winnipeg.
Manitoba government seeking solutions to tax shift to high-value farmland
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Manitoba government seeking solutions to tax shift to high-value farmland

Tax increases may affect industry stability

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The Manitoba government and Association of Manitoba Municipalities are aware of a shocking rise in property taxes facing some Manitoba farmers. Both are exploring what can be done, but officials didn’t provide any potential solutions when interviewed last week. “Yeah, it is causing concern without a doubt,” Eileen Clarke, minister of indigenous and municipal relations,
Blaine Pedersen (MLA for Midland) is minister of infrastructure.
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Infrastructure minister rolls up sleeves

Infrastructure that supports growth of economy will be the focus, says new minister

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Manitoba’s new minister of infrastructure says the $1 billion a year pledged for repair and renewal of key infrastructure will be aimed at projects that bolster economic growth. Blaine Pedersen, a grain and cattle farmer, has served as MLA for Midland constituency since 2007. He was appointed minister of infrastructure last week by Premier Brian
(L to r) Brandon Mayor Rick Chrest, AMM president and Steinbach Mayor Chris Goertzen and Winnipeg Mayor 
Brian Bowman.
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AMM calls for municipal input into infrastructure spending

The Association of Manitoba Municipalities says a united voice from 
civic leaders made infrastructure a top election issue

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The Association of Manitoba Municipalities doesn’t care who the next provincial government is, it’s just happy its message on infrastructure needs cut through the campaign noise. That was the message from Manitoba’s reeves and mayors at the recent meeting of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities in Brandon, where infrastructure spending topped the agenda. It’s a
Growth in private sector businesses is indicative of a strong economy. But there are communities in rural Manitoba getting scant or no attention from economic development agencies.
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Economic development delivery needs improvement: draft report

A draft strategy proposes ways to improve support business startups and other forms of rural development

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Rural Manitoba needs a more co-ordinated approach to economic development delivery. That’s according to a draft strategy proposing some ideas for grappling with a system of too many groups working with neither a shared vision nor goals. What’s developed over time is now a “confusing landscape of programs and services” that many potential entrepreneurs see
Liberal leader, Rana Bokhari, opposition leader, Brian Pallister and 
Premier Greg Selinger participated in the initial debate of the provincial election in Brandon on November 25.
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Debate marks beginning of provincial election

The Association of Manitoba Municipalities’ annual conference played host to the first debate 
of the provincial election on November 25

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Tensions were evident as the top three candidates vying for the province’s lead role took to the podium to exchange views on hot topics last week. The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) hosted the initial debate of the provincial election at its annual conference held in Brandon on November 25. “Having the first debate of
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Rural economic development delivery up for review

A more co-ordinated approach is sought, 
a new committee’s chair says

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A new committee has formed to take a hard look at Manitoba’s rural economic development services and seek a way to better co-ordinate how they’re delivered. Manitoba’s Agriculture, Food and Rural Develop­ment Minister Ron Kost­yshyn announced the formation of the Rural Economic Development Steering Com­mittee last week. Over the next few months, he said, the
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Manitoba overhauling Noxious Weeds Act

Noxious weeds will be listed in three tiers with control action 
based on the threat to agriculture and natural areas

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The Manitoba government is overhauling one of the oldest laws on its books — the Noxious Weeds Act — to bring it into line with current weed threats in the province. If passed, Bill 32, the Noxious Weeds Amendment Act, will put into statute much of what is already common practice — controlling weeds commiserate

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