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AMM Takes Stand On West Route For Bipole III

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Most municipal leader s attending last week’s Association of Manitoba Municipalities convention said they want the province to reroute its proposed Bipole III high-voltage transmission line down the eastern side of Lake Winnipeg. But the province is not about to make “reckless changes of direction,” said Premier Greg Selinger, who made a brief appearance AMM
Cereals, Opinion

Letters – for Nov. 18, 2010

Dogs in a truck offence – offensive Just when a person is thinking that the urban-rural gap cannot get any wider– Dr. Terry Whiting is quoted in a Manitoba Co-operatorarticle concerning Manitoba’s new animal rights and welfare rules. In the specific quote of concern “Sheriff” Whiting informs us that driving a pickup truck with a
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Western Bipole III Route Will Cost More

In response to Rosann Wowchuk’s last letter to the editor dated Nov. 4, no one is disputing the need for a Bipole III transmission line. It is Wowchuk’s total disregard for common sense and expert professional advice that is clearly the issue. The rambling western route is almost 500 km longer, which translates to almost
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Potash Important To Canada’s Future, Ritz Says

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Canada must protect its future as a supplier of food but also of the fertilizers used to produce them, says Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “When we look at a strategic resource like potash – which is the basis for fertilizers and so on around the world – we do a tremendous job of supplying both
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Canadian Provinces Push Ottawa To Block Potash Bid

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PotashCorp’s home province was ratcheting up pressure on the Canadian government to block BHP Billiton’s hostile approach as the Nov. 3 deadline for a decision drew near. Saskatchewan, where fertilizer producer PotashCorp is based, wanted Ottawa to reject the Anglo-American mining giant’s $39-billion offer, the largest takeover bid of 2010. It says a deal would
Crops

Government Accused Of Stifling Bipole Opposition

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A war of words continues to escalate over Manitoba Hydro’s decision to run the Bipole III transmission line down the west side of the province. Farmers at a heated Oct. 25 legislative committee meeting were fuming after the committee refused to hear their concerns about the project. The Progressive Conservative opposition accused the NDP government
Cereals, Crops

Cwb Announces Grain Handlers Of The Year For 2010

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The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) has awarded four grain-handling facilities with its “Grain Handler of the Year” designation, recognizing excellence in the grain companies that serve farmers. “Acknowledging our grain industry partners’ expertise, high performance and commitment is at the core of this awards program,” said Ian White, CWB president and CEO. “We all work
Crops

Surge In Grain Prices May Force BHP’s Hand

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Surging world grain markets may force BHP Billiton to raise its $130-a-share offer for PotashCorp by 25 per cent or more as a subsequent jump in fertilizer shares wiped out its initial bid’s premium to investors. The burst in grain prices late last week may herald a fresh round of food inflation that won’t disappear
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Tory Resolve Stiffens To Cancel Bipole Route

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Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives say they are determined to prevent the proposed western route for the Bipole III transmission line, following a recent protest meeting by local residents. The Oct. 1 rally in St. Claude drew over 160 people worried about what the line will mean for them, said local MLA Blaine Pedersen, who hosted the

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