Reactions From Provincial Throne Speech
The NDP government is extending its provincial infrastructure program, which has Opposition leader Brian Pallister warning of a possible tax hike.
The program was set to expire in 2019, but Premier Greg Selinger said in yesterday's throne speech that the program would be extended an extra three years, and $4.5 billion more would go towards it.
Swan River MLA Ron Kostyshyn says the government feels the importance of maintaining and improving the highway infrastructure as producers are moving cargo.
Premier Selinger says he intends to stick to his plan to balance the budget by 2019 and not raise taxes, but left the door open for changes should the economy sour.
Local Churches Looking To Bring Over Syrian Refugees
A coalition of three Dauphin churches are looking to bring refugee families from Syria to Dauphin.
Ron Marlin, one of the coordinating group members, says the application process hasn't started yet.
Marlin says they want to get a community informational meeting set up within the next couple of weeks.
The First Baptist, First United, and St. Viator's churches are involved.
Marijuana Plants Seized From Lac du Bonnet Home
RCMP have seized more than 100 marijuana plants from a home in the RM of Lac du Bonnet after being called to help emergency personnel.
Upon arrival, police smelled a strong pot odour and saw marijuana in plain view in the kitchen.
After obtaining a warrant, officers conducted a search and seized 110 plants and some dried marijuana. A large number of firearms were also seized.
A 36 year-old man from the RM of Lac du Bonnet was arrested and is facing charges for the cultivation and possession of marijuana, unsafe storage of firearms, and possession of an unregistered hand gun.
RCMP also consulted the Office of the Fire Commissioner and the residence has been condemned and locked due to numerous electrical issues.
A 36 year-old man from the RM of Lac du Bonnet was arrested and is facing charges for the cultivation and possession of marijuana, unsafe storage of firearms, and possession of an unregistered hand gun.
RCMP also consulted the Office of the Fire Commissioner and the residence has been condemned and locked due to numerous electrical issues.
President Of CFA Still Studying Full Text Of TPP
The president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture says his
organization is still studying the full text of the Trans-Pacific
Partnership.
Ron Bonnett says each commodity may need to be scanned with a
fine-tooth comb, but overall he says the trade pact continues to be
an issue of competitiveness.
He says if any other country gets a deal that is preferential, it
will put Canada at a disadvantage.
Bonnett thinks the deal is still something Canada could support,
saying it's important particularly to Western Canadian producers
involved in export commodities.
organization is still studying the full text of the Trans-Pacific
Partnership.
Ron Bonnett says each commodity may need to be scanned with a
fine-tooth comb, but overall he says the trade pact continues to be
an issue of competitiveness.
He says if any other country gets a deal that is preferential, it
will put Canada at a disadvantage.
Bonnett thinks the deal is still something Canada could support,
saying it's important particularly to Western Canadian producers
involved in export commodities.
